Hi. You all owe me $1700. Thanks!

[Brian Harris]

I was PERFECTLY content grabbing an Eastman A5-style for about $800. Perfect for my purposes.

But you lot weren't satisfied. You had to introduce me to other options, considerations, expand my horizons... question my logic.

And then, much to my dismay, the perfect situation presented itself - a used MT2, nicked up from gigging, at an incredible price. So I bought it.

I've decided to start deferring responsibility for my own choices and actions. Therefore, as I see it, the Cafe owes me $1700.

Please, no checks. Thanks!

[Eric F.]

That's a great price for an MT2. Sheesh! Congrats, man.

[Br1ck]

The check's in the mail.

You saved yourself time and money. In a year or so you would have upgraded anyway. It would have cost you on the resale of the Eastman.

Now you can start the search for that oval hole you know you want. Well done.

[JEStanek]

You owe each member of the Cafe $0.02 for their advice. At 51,607 members that comes to $1032.14. Please just forward the check to Scott and he'll distribute.

Enjoy it, that's a great price for a well working MT2.

Jamie

[Mandolin Cafe]

You folks get busy sending him the money because there are more needs:

Matching Collings vintage case    $765.00

3 Blue Chip picks                 $105.00

Dudenbostel string winder          $30.00

Lakota Leathers strap              $50.00

D'Addario Planet Waves Tuner       $20.00

It may take a group effort here.

[Brian Harris]

I knew you all would understand. I appreciate your continued support.

$770 for a case?!?! Not in a million years.

[JeffD]

You folks get busy sending him the money because there are more needs:

Matching Collings vintage case    $765.00

3 Blue Chip picks                 $105.00

Dudenbostel string winder          $30.00

Lakota Leathers strap              $50.00

D'Addario Planet Waves Tuner       $20.00

It may take a group effort here.

Yes indeed. How much should one spend on a mandolin? How much can someone spend on a mandolin?

[DHopkins]

I was gonna use the money for my mama's operation but since you feel that way........

[KGreene]

I knew you all would understand. I appreciate your continued support.

$770 for a case?!?! Not in a million years.

I made this exact statement some time ago about a $35.00 pick! .... Yet, now own a pocket full of them.... go figure.

[billhay4]

Now, where I'm from (a land populated by lawyers, doctors, accountants, and the like; a very dark, ugly place indeed), people are PAID for offering advice. Not only that, the going rate for such advice is $200 per hour and up.
I have been thinking up this answer and typing it for 10 minutes. You do the math.
Cash or check only, please.
Bill

[Sherry Cadenhead]

Now, where I'm from (a land populated by lawyers, doctors, accountants, and the like; a very dark, ugly place indeed), people are PAID for offering advice.

Bill

Careful what you say about accountants, Bill!

[Brian Harris]

Bill,

Your logic is sound. As soon as I get my $1700 check I will promptly write a $200 check to every person at MC.

Scout's honor...

PS: No longer a scout.

[Jill McAuley]

Congrats on your score - what a great price on an MT2!!! Big Collings fan here, you're gonna love it!