VINTAGE MELLOTRON M400 M-400S KEYBOARD SYNTH NOS MINT! Start Price USD 0.01 Current Price USD 9,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 30 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, August 29, 2008 End Time Monday, September 08, 2008 Location LA, CA See more about 'VINTAGE MELLOTRON M400 M-400S KEYBOARD SYNTH NOS MINT!' Description 1970's MELLOTRON M 400 S!MINT CONDITION! N.O.S.!ITEM: For your consideration is this only chance to buy a MINT N.O.S. (New Old Stock, NEVER EVER USED) Mellotron M 400 S.  Yes.  That's correct, this Mellotron has never been turned on, which means you are buying a brand new machine.  It has remained under it's original Protectomuffs cover for the entirety of it's existence.  Inside the top pocket of the cover is the original stereo volume/swell pedal, also never used.  Of the 1800 produced, this has to be one of the best examples (if not the best), and it is certain that you will never get an opportunity to buy another Mellotron like this.  Serial #1335.  110v. CONDITION:As stated, this Mellotron is in unused mint cosmetic condition.  However, since it has never been used, we are not going to plug it in and/or try it out.  Mechanically, the machine is perfect, but we do not want to risk the collectability and electrical integrity just to test the unit.   It does not come with any warranty nor can we guarantee that it will work perfectly upon delivery because of such.  The Mellotron comes complete with the original tape rack set inside which has also never been used.  Since it has never been heard, we're not exactly sure what sounds it has, but we assume it has the most common tapes; strings, cello, and 8 voice choir samples.  The only cosmetic imperfection is the slight orange film from the original cover which can be removed with cleaning.Vintage Gear Hollywood Agreement with Bidders  Please read carefully before bidding. We own a very successful retail music store in L.A. called Vintage Gear Hollywood. We have been buying and selling high quality used and vintage guitars, amps, pedals, keyboards and drums for more than 30 years, in doing so we have acquired great expertise and experience. We are recognized internationally as known experts in our field. We offer some items for sale on eBay for our customers who are unable to come in and buy from us in person.  Shipping Policy We pack and ship hundreds of musical instruments every year. We purchase new shipping materials with the average cost of materials being $20 per instrument, this includes a new box, bubble wrap, peanuts and tape. To insure the safe arrival of your purchase, a box must be considerably larger than the instrument, this larger box is more expensive than a box the same size as the instrument but we feel it’s worth the added protection it offers. This larger box cost more to ship because shippers charge extra to the same address for a larger package, this is what they call dimensional weight. Larger packages also require more packing materials. Guitars are expensive and so is the insurance to cover them when shipped, this insurance is sometimes purchased from the shipper, sometimes covered by our store policy, sometimes a combination of both. Items are always insured. We charge a flat rate charge for domestic and international shipping because it’s easier and the charge can be published in the auction allowing the buyer to know exactly what the is total before bidding. We recommend the buyer factor in the shipping charges to their bid as opposed to seeking a cheaper alternative to our published charge. If you cannot do this we prefer that you don’t bid on our item. By bidding on our item you have in fact accepted our flat rate charge as well as all of the stated terms of our auction. Please allow at least five business days from the time payment is secured to process and ship your order. We make no promises or guarantee as to when your item will be shipped, we attend to shipping when our busy schedule allows. Sometimes we are able to ship immediately. *PLEASE NOTE*Australian buyers must now pay much higher USPS rate because of recent change in USPS policy, it will cost between three and four times the published rate. Please contact us with any questions. Refund Policy All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges. We feel that the buyer should be aware of their part in the transaction and that they have the responsibility to assume some of the liability of buying a musical instrument from us in an on line auction forum. We have always made an attempt to write a very thorough and accurate description of an instrument and to portray it with photos to the best of our expert ability. We are only interested in a successful auction experience for both the seller and buyer, we hope for the best possible outcome, we want you to be happy with your purchase. Please bid with confidence, we have supplied many on line customers with many beautiful instruments, please help us continue to do so.  Vintage Gear Terms What we expect in return is positive feedback only and no less than a five star rating in each category if you choose to participate in the star rating system. These ratings are the appropriate and fair evaluation for us. We have stated our terms, policies and practices up front. In return we promise to successfully complete the transaction to the best of our ability. These are the terms we ask of those who wish to purchase instruments from us. Anything other than those ratings will force us to reconsider the buyer seller relationship and we will block buyers from bidding. These instruments are getting harder to find and there is very little expertise these days. We are only interested in dealing with  buyers that appreciate the opportunity to buy from an experienced knowledgeable and honest seller. We prefer you not bid if these terms are not acceptable, but if they you are, you are welcome and we look forward to a mutually beneficial, long and lasting relationship.  John NelsonVintage Gear Hollywood Place a Bid!