Mo Fi box sets

Guess it depends on the whims of the marketplace. I was able to purchase the Sinatra box set on eBay a couple of weeks ago for $ 350, including shipping. Amazingly enough...it is in mint condition (except for a tiny scuff mark on the 3rd LP)...AND it is pressing number 25 (yes, twenty five!!). I guess the problem was the description (the seller did not use the right Goldmine terminology, and said they were in very good condition - though they were really Mint to Mint Minus). Not only that, the seller was kind enough to send me a present of several CDR he recorded off of other MoFi LP's (beautifully done on gold CDR's, with color reproductions of the labels, etc). Sometimes you get lucky (or are treated fairly...)

BTW - Anyone know what a mint UHQR copy of Crime of the Century is worth these days?

Nothing is reasonable for any MoFi after the original Doug Sax mastered issues. Gary Georgi had failing high frequency hearing which resulted in the MoFo reissues having horribly boosted highs so that the records would sound good to him. Most are simply unlistenable. The funny thing is that many of the original domestic reissues are far superior. Try a Bob Ludwig mastered pressing of Aja or an original Close to the Edge to see just how good and balanced the plain pressings can be compared to the MoFi reissues. We should encourage the new owners of MoFi to honor the music and give us greater detail and impact without fooling around with the frequency response.

MoFi is worth every penny. Both the Lps and CDs are very collectible and like having money in the bank. You just have to know when to buy and sell in the market. MoFi is probably the only label that actually appreciates in value. You can't say that for any other software music.

To follow up on the 2 sealed Beatles MoFi box sets that the dealer had: They were bought by several foreign collectors. They went for $500 each. They got an additional 10% off for spending over $5000. They totally cleaned the store out of any good rock, blues, jazz or soul. Only modern jazz titles they left were first 2 MJQ on Prestige, Bergen pressing.