Comments on: Ready for a Risk? How About a Sealed LP

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 17:25:47 +0000

Yes, Michael, it’s very possibly that some of his listings are not 100% factually correct but the shear number of rare recordings he has in excellent to near mint condition is simply bewildering which I think leads most prospective buyers into bidding big numbers based on his history of selling super rare LPs and his current listings. It’s all about money and what people are willing to pay, regardless of his thorough descriptions that personally I think are over the top and make every record he’s selling seem like the best possible copy available. I mean the guy’s got sealed VeeJay LPs, #’d White Albums, etc etc etc. plus enough obscure releases by lesser known artists to make your head spin. Anyone know any history about BobDJukic? How did he come across so many rare albums in amazing condition. Did he buy multiple copies back in the day or did he work at a radio station or something? His collection is beyond ridiculous.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:43:20 +0000

Sorry, but Bob Djukic can be very dishonest. I know of one occasion in particular when I pointed out to him that a sealed record which he was selling as “Guaranteed original first pressing” was not an original. I sent him photos of an original, and pointed out the differences on the back cover. He got defensive, and left his auction up unchanged. It’s simply dishonest to say “Guaranteed” when he can’t guarantee anything.

By: Rudolf

Rudolf — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:29:55 +0000

Michel’s analysis on the Savoy albums is the correct one. One cannot add anything more.

By: Rudolf

Rudolf — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:22:51 +0000

Our friend Bob Djukic has a sealed Trane “Giant Steps” on Atlantic on auction.
I like the way he prepares the prospective buyer for what to expect inside.

By: Michel

Michel — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:12:47 +0000

I would bet 160 or 150 for the Lee Morgan and Art Pepper, because :

1 – by the cover you can predict it is an orginal (at least the cover is the original.

2 – Whatever label is inside, 150 or 160 are correct prices for NM second press.