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And thanks for the donation! That is far beyond what most folks do.

You have to realize that so many folks pop in here just to ask a price, then disappear. And as was noted above, go on to offer the stuff up for much higher than it's really worth. So you can understand why this kind of question can get a rough answer.

The guys here are really good hearted and love the Altec stuff. They can just be a bit grumpy at times. ;)

Best of luck on your auction. What you have learned is that gear you bought is not the most collectible, but someone might want it. If you find a high bidder, more power to you! But just don't expect much.

Enjoy the beer! (I'm a fan of the Belgian stuff, myself)

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Originally Posted by Panomaniac

And thanks for the donation! That is far beyond what most folks do.

You have to realize that so many folks pop in here just to ask a price, then disappear. And as was noted above, go on to offer the stuff up for much higher than it's really worth. So you can understand why this kind of question can get a rough answer.

The guys here are really good hearted and love the Altec stuff. They can just be a bit grumpy at times. ;)

Best of luck on your auction. What you have learned is that gear you bought is not the most collectible, but someone might want it. If you find a high bidder, more power to you! But just don't expect much.

Enjoy the beer! (I'm a fan of the Belgian stuff, myself)

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Great post Pano, i agree wholeheartedly.

I think at least a few of us would love to "play with" some 1215 cabinets, but unfortunately, the logistics of moving them any significant distance quickly becomes cost prohibitive.

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Originally Posted by comiteman

This altec stuff was buried behind some furniture, so I had no idea it was there.

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Do you buy storage units? I've often though it would be fun to do that and then have a big garage sale, where everything is either sold, given to the Salvation Army, or tossed.

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I really appreciated Old guy's info and even donated $5.00 per his request.

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Thank you for that.

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I enjoy beer, and belong to an enthusiast board, similar to this one. If you came over and asked me about a rare bottle of Stout your friend gave you and wanted to know the best way to persevere it I would inform you. That's my job as an enthusiast to inform people about stuff they don't know about. Thanks for the information again.

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Wouldn't you just drink it......... how long can it be stored for? I would imagine cold and in the dark..... am I on the right track?

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Originally Posted by Audio_by_Goodwill

Do you buy storage units? I've often though it would be fun to do that and then have a big garage sale, where everything is either sold, given to the Salvation Army, or tossed.



Thank you for that.



Wouldn't you just drink it......... how long can it be stored for? I would imagine cold and in the dark..... am I on the right track?

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Yes, they are storage units. It's a lot of fun. You never know what you will get. This one for instance had a bunch of furniture pilled up in front and when I finally got to the back I found the Altec stuff stakced neatly. There was some other speakers, a korg A3, a couple of surgeX surge protectors , a roland e660 and a medsua whirlwind hookup for all the speakers. You do get a lot of junk but most times you can sell the big stuff , recoup your money and donate the junk.

On the beer, It all depends on how complusvie you are. I will usually store stuff for a few months before it calls my name. You can properly store stouts for years in a controlled space or a dark cool basement. If done right the taste gets better with age. It's kind of like wine, but I prefer beer.


Thanks again for the help.

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Originally Posted by comiteman

Yes, they are storage units. It's a lot of fun. You never know what you will get. This one for instance had a bunch of furniture pilled up in front and when I finally got to the back I found the Altec stuff stakced neatly. There was some other speakers, a korg A3, a couple of surgeX surge protectors , a roland e660 and a medsua whirlwind hookup for all the speakers. You do get a lot of junk but most times you can sell the big stuff , recoup your money and donate the junk.

On the beer, It all depends on how complusvie you are. I will usually store stuff for a few months before it calls my name. You can properly store stouts for years in a controlled space or a dark cool basement. If done right the taste gets better with age. It's kind of like wine, but I prefer beer.


Thanks again for the help.

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I didn't want to sound stuffy.But a lot of Folks come here just for prices never to be seen again.Just to make money.But I have to say you are not one of them.And the donation that you made shows some effort for the better good of the Board.:thankU:

Good Luck and Best Wishes :) Regards ~ AB

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On the beer, It all depends on how complusvie you are. I will usually store stuff for a few months before it calls my name. You can properly store stouts for years in a controlled space or a dark cool basement. If done right the taste gets better with age. It's kind of like wine, but I prefer beer.

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I thought beer only went downhill with age. Maybe that's just the way it's commercially stored and moved around, Though.

I'd be interested in the cabinets, as I'm close enough to you..... about 2 hours away. However, I can't offer much on something that would essentially be a toy, for me. If it gets to the point where you need the cabinets to be gone, let me know.

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Originally Posted by Audio_by_Goodwill

I thought beer only went downhill with age. Maybe that's just the way it's commercially stored and moved around, Though.

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Quite true about modern beer, But old people can remember a time when bread had color and spoiled in a few days.

Heavier beers were generally brewed to store longer. Stronger yeasts convert more carbs to alcohol, and alcohol doesn't spoil.

American beer is generally a few percent alcohol- maybe 3-4. Some stuff is up a lot higher.

Legend has it back in my college days after a dozen Carlsbergs one New Year's...

Carlsberg Special Brew - Review - Gods and park benches.

I was charging down the street in my briefs brandishing a T-square and screaming "Conan the Barbarian" at the top of my lungs.

However I have no such recollection.

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Originally Posted by Old Guy

Quite true about modern beer, But old people can remember a time when bread had color and spoiled in a few days.

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My bread spoils before I eat it in the summer...... I do buy the non-preservative stuff, Though. Now that it's hot, I have to put it in the fridge.

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American beer is generally a few percent alcohol- maybe 3-4. Some stuff is up a lot higher.

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The usually see about 5%........ not that I always look, Though. I think I've had a nine..... that was one of the gas station beers that sells real cheap. First time I had it, I thought it was great, the second time..... only so so. I do that a lot with something new...... even fast food.

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However I have no such recollection.

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:laffingassoff::rotfl::D:lol:

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The usually see about 5%........ not that I always look, Though. I think I've had a nine..... that was one of the gas station beers that sells real cheap.



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Absolute garbage.

Abused beer. To get the alcohol that high it is frozen and chunks of ice pulled out. This concentrates the alcohol and the bad flavor.

http://beeradvocate.com/articles/222

BTW

http://www.realbeer.com/edu/health/calories.php

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Originally Posted by Old Guy

Absolute garbage.

Abused beer. To get the alcohol that high it is frozen and chunks of ice pulled out. This concentrates the alcohol and the bad flavor.

Ice Ice Beer - BeerAdvocate

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Well, I did say it was cheap beer from a gas station.......... The article agrees with what someone else had told me, too....... that it was all about getting a buzz faster. I tried it simply because trying different beers is fun.