seems like ten years --but just noticed that its just about my second anniversary of discovering this great group --

ITS BEEN A BLAST !!!!!!!!!

and want to express my sincerest appreciation to all who post here--
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you have all saved my butt from total boredom
because:::

up until 2 years ago - i was working 6 days per week with a bunch a cool, funny mechanic friends at the local airport hangar --and everyday there was a great time -

but then some 'environmental' conditions suddenly made it so i couldnt work in there anymore-

so , instead, i got relegated to 'all alone HOME DUTY' as the aircraft parts expeditor --sitting at my computer 10 hours per day --studying parts catalogues, etc-- BORED SH-TLESS !!!!!

hovever (HAHAHA) , thats when i was lucky enough to find s2g --
and its been a big thrill to take a break every 1/2 hour --and,
to pop in here and enjoy the exciting boombox world
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so----you folks have made-my-day- EVERY DAY --
this place is cool

awww same here man. since the ol lady left me its the only thing that brings joy and laughter to my life.

Who you thanking? This place would not be the same without you! We should be thanking you, so thank you for thanking us and thank you for being you.

Mirko

Well, being able to say that I actually met the infamous REDBENJOE, he is a kindred sprit to most of us I'm sure. The wrinkly old part of our spirit!

It was has been my privelege to not only get to chat with you Ira, but to have actually met you as well. You do more than your share to keep this place lively. Can't wait for the next 4783 posts!!!

THANK YOU!!!

Hey, Red it was great meeting you at the Florida meet. S2G is great place for all your boomboxes needs. I will say thank you in getting to know you and getting aquainted with your boomboxes.

Those of us at the Sunshine Mix know that Ira only has four years left, so let's enjoy him while we can.

Thanks for being a member here, Ira. It definitely wouldn't be the same without you.

Sure wish I could have met you at the Florida meet. RBJ you've been a big reason I enjoy this site so much, I hope we can keep you around for a long time.

even like today -
-spent 8 hours on line ordering FAA approved Titanium hardware !!

s2g is SOOOOOOOO much more fun

ok - and for those kind dudes concerned about my longevity --

i got a money-back certified 30 year warranty from the medical industry --

but my life insurance people told me to f-ck off

Ira it is because of guys like you this place rocks!!!
Ive been on here now for just about a year and 4 months my self and I havent found another place on the web Id rather be.
It has been great meeting up with a dozen or so members from here as well including you Ira,
hope to meet more and in time meet up again.

We in the industry know that behind every successful expediter stands a woman. And behind her stands his wife.

BOZ, I knew HV and your no HV,

Cheers on being 2,

UE

HV was no jack kennedy

btw -- was HV = camaro ?

CORRECT!!!

I Think

wowee uncle ed -
(or any of our original s2g veterans)

-just looked at your own s2g starting date --way back in 2003-

and that has prompted 2 thoughts about being only 2

1. was this site sort of inactive -way back then ? like you had only a dozen members - early on

thats a problem with us 2 year old newbees --we missed the first 3 years of excitement--

and,
2. were the box prices for you old timers like 1/3 of what they are now ??
- to us newbees -a good 'grail' is $500 plus
guessing that $150 might have bought anything back then -- correct ???

from 200 miles away - i can still see Pan Fan cringe at the sight of any $300 + sale

quote:

Originally posted by redbenjoe:
...from 200 miles away - i can still see Pan Fan cringe at the sight of any $300 + sale ...

well well - look at you, there oldy --your own one year anniversary is up this week !!

(not much to show for it, though)

quote:

Originally posted by redbenjoe:
(not much to show for it, though)

TRUE!!! Because unlike yourself and ED, I'm not even as qualified as a doughnut!

wrong -- you are that qualified

i have to deal with this man everyday (just kidding )--it been a great plesure to have met ira and then all you guys its a wonderful place to hang out--i am greatful to have met some of the guys in our meet in sorrento fla and hoping that we will reunite next year and make this event even bigger...now back to ira he has been a very close friend and to be honest like a father in some way and i have to give him a lot of thanks for helping me out with my collection of boxes..and keeping me busy with work to..and to all for you guys for keeping this site alive and well and very interesting where we have seen a boom of more new members getting interested in our precious hobby

quote:

Originally posted by redbenjoe:
wowee uncle ed -
(or any of our original s2g veterans)

-just looked at your own s2g starting date --way back in 2003-

and that has prompted 2 thoughts about being only 2

1. was this site sort of inactive -way back then ? like you had only a dozen members - early on

thats a problem with us 2 year old newbees --we missed the first 3 years of excitement--

and,
2. were the box prices for you old timers like 1/3 of what they are now ??
- to us newbees -a good 'grail' is $500 plus
guessing that $150 might have bought anything back then -- correct ???

from 200 miles away - i can still see Pan Fan cringe at the sight of any $300 + sale

Man, everybody is a stinkin' comedian these days.....


To answer your question, this is not the first, but rather the second site for what is known as stereo2go.com. There was an old board, boy was that the wild wild west.....

Back then, it was rare to see anything go for more than $400. There were a few watershed incidents that broke the ground for what are now ridiculous Epay prices.

so it was more of a long time history of boombox i wonder why ira did not pick up on that one he would have had a collection of boomboxes back in the 80s

Everybody "well almost everybody" Rocks here!

nice one , skippy.

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and hey - almost forgot -- were it not for s2g ,
i may never have met good guy ramon --

(because he lives on the other side of the tracks)

hey watch it buster

quote:

Originally posted by ramon:
hey watch it buster

Redbenbuster....hmmm....I like it!

thanks Pan Fan --i think we all wish we were members --right from day one.

----
as to the prices question -- it was not another comedy thing --
i was just thinking that we have 2 separate member groups here --

those lucky buggers that bought most of their collection 'in the good old days'-

and us new members who are dealing with the 2008 market --

so you veteran members - have every right to think the new collectors are $$bonkers !

Happy anniversary, Ira

Right on, Ira! Glad to know you, congrats on the two year anny!

Thats why the oldtimers all have the same date...we migrated over via a bulk move on Oct 22, 2003.

A watershed incident, hmmmmm...

Panfan .... and one of the first RX5350's on ebay,
that was fun.

congrats Ira!!

As the great Al Pacino once said. "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in"

This is the only forum I "actively" participate in. You cannot say enough about the members and administrators of this forum

quote:

Originally posted by enskanker:
Thats why the oldtimers all have the same date...we migrated over via a bulk move on Oct 22, 2003.

A watershed incident, hmmmmm...

Panfan .... and one of the first RX5350's on ebay,
that was fun.

Some moved over and registered the first day, some the second, etc. Most of the older folks showed up in late October 2003, the week that Paul launched this site.


Ahh yes Ed, the RX-5350. Memories of that wonderful loser xp123kid shill bidding, I probably would have won that one for less than $500 if his parents hadn't procreated. Remember the $2k Conion sale by Conion65, the one that he bought for, of all prices, $65? That was well before the RX-5350 auction. There were a handful of auctions that shot way up over $1k, I'm glad that at least mine came in at under a grand.