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    I put an advert up on a website a while ago for some valves including ECC88 and Siemens Ba. I've had an email from someone called Sergio Garcia, he's sent me some photos and I managed to get a price off him of £250 "delivered to my doorstep". Wondering if I should play along a bit.

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    Tell him that you'll take them, as long as he comes around to fit those Siemens in your amp to test that they work OK.
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    Some real high tech looking valves there. Maybe he is on to something we don't know about?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Macca View Post
    Some real high tech looking valves there. Maybe he is on to something we don't know about?
    I imagine the Siemens would have a bulky heater supply, maybe that's the thinking.

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    A warm, liquid sound?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lawrence001 View Post

    I've had an email from someone called Sergio Garcia,

    Wondering if I should play along a bit.
    Yes, i would play along for a bit. Maybe 18 holes to start with.

    But make sure you get the rules right. of course you will want a handicap as your game isnt up to scratch at the moment.
    explain that you’ve been feeling a little under par, and that you keep seeing birdies.
    Don’t mention all the bogeys, as that may frighten him away.

    Of course you will want to drive a hard bargain, but just be careful he doesn’t hook you and then deliver a slice when you least expect it.

    Good luck. Head down and follow through !!!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by take5 View Post
    Yes, i would play along for a bit. Maybe 18 holes to start with.

    But make sure you get the rules right. of course you will want a handicap as your game isnt up to scratch at the moment.
    explain that you’ve been feeling a little under par, and that you keep seeing birdies.
    Don’t mention all the bogeys, as that may frighten him away.

    Of course you will want to drive a hard bargain, but just be careful he doesn’t hook you and then deliver a slice when you least expect it.

    Good luck. Head down and follow through !!!!!!
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