microphone from octopussy

chancer86chancer86 Posts: 6MI6 Agent
in James Bond Memorabilia, Collecting & Props
my great uncle worked on james bond film sets and gave us some memorabilia. I have the microphone that was used in Octopussy (i think). its an AKG microphone D20. was wondering where to sell this if anyone could point me in correct direction as want it valued first. Thank u
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  • thespyboys11thespyboys11 Lindenwold,NJPosts: 1,894MI6 Agent
    Maybe it's me but I don't ever remember seeing this in ANY Bond film ever!!!

    Occasionaly we get someone who joins the board and attempts to sell an item by stating that their_____(Insert name of relative/friend) worked or knew____(Insert name of film company /
    actor / producer, etc)_____on a Bond film.

    So as not to confuse you with that type of seller perhaps you can explain the provedemce behind the item.

    Oh, and welcome to the board.
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  • jimmybondijimmybondi ShrublandsPosts: 328MI6 Agent
    I think he is referring to a mike that was used by the team during filming?
    gez.
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  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    The mike, which can be seen in the circus scenes (moderator/presenter) is a totally different model.....
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  • minigeffminigeff EnglandPosts: 7,884MI6 Agent
    methinks the thread author's name might be a clue..... :o
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  • Disco VolanteDisco Volante Surrey, EnglandPosts: 543MI6 Agent
    minigeff wrote:
    methinks the thread author's name might be a clue..... :o

    Well spotted :))
  • MANDY1MANDY1 TISPosts: 2,608MI6 Agent
    Come on guys :D Give the man a chance to prove where the item was used - off-screen perhaps :o ;)

    Anyway, welcome aboard chancer86 -{

    Would be nice to hear some stories that your great uncle has told ya :007)
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  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    To reply to the initial question seriously:

    If some James Bond collector should put up some value (and extra cash) into the fact, that it has been used on the Octopussy set, you will have to provide with more evidence for this.

    As it stands now, you have a used (probably) professional microphone to sell. Nothing more - unless you give information, which backs your claim. And then you have to find a collector, who pays an extra for the fact, that it is one of the many, that have been used on the 007 set.
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  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,468MI6 Agent
    To be fair, he's looking for advice on how to get it valued, he's not selling it yet.
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  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    anyhow, he'll have to give some substancial infos for his claim. Otherwise, it's just a used microphone.
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  • chancer86chancer86 Posts: 6MI6 Agent
    it ok i spoke to the james bond memoribillia specialist. apparently its the mic that paul mccartney used to sing live and let die theme tune. I have letter from the united artists to prove that my uncle leanord Chance (hence my user name) worked on the film set. Also got the japenese doll that was on Dr no. wish all you lot wouldnt be o quick to judge. was just lookin for a bit of advice. thanks for the guy who stuck up for me lol.
  • MILKBONEMILKBONE MICHIGANPosts: 65MI6 Agent
    chancer86 wrote:
    my great uncle worked on james bond film sets and gave us some memorabilia. I have the microphone that was used in Octopussy (i think). its an AKG microphone D20. was wondering where to sell this if anyone could point me in correct direction as want it valued first. Thank u
    There's one of these microphones listed on eBay for $599.00 BUY IT NOW, for parts, Not Working.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/AKG-D20B-D-20-B-Vintage-Microphone-/300566526688?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45fb293ae0
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    chancer86 wrote:
    i wish all you lot wouldnt be o quick to judge. was just lookin for a bit of advice. thanks for the guy who stuck up for me lol.

    Noone judged quick on you, dude.

    We asked for more infos to give you proper advise and I am sure, that the "the james bond memoribillia specialist" was asking the same questions.

    BTW, are you sure, that it's not the same microphone, which has been used in Kennedy's "I have a dream" speech? :D
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  • chancer86chancer86 Posts: 6MI6 Agent
    well i couldnt say 4 sure that it wasnt used for that speech lol. but i am sure about my claim. i have the paperwork to prove this :) now how much is this worth do u guys reckon if a broken one that paul mccartney hasnt used i $699.99? haha. i will keep u updated on the progress i make :D
  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    chancer86 wrote:
    it ok i spoke to the james bond memoribillia specialist. apparently its the mic that paul mccartney used to sing live and let die theme tune. I have letter from the united artists to prove that my uncle leanord Chance (hence my user name) worked on the film set. Also got the japenese doll that was on Dr no. wish all you lot wouldnt be o quick to judge. was just lookin for a bit of advice. thanks for the guy who stuck up for me lol.


    Is the Japanese doll rubber :v
  • chancer86chancer86 Posts: 6MI6 Agent
    danjaq_0ff wrote:
    Is the Japanese doll rubber :v




    no funnily enough its in a glass box :D lol
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    chancer86 wrote:
    well i couldnt say 4 sure that it wasnt used for that speech lol. but i am sure about my claim. i have the paperwork to prove this :) now how much is this worth do u guys reckon if a broken one that paul mccartney hasnt used i $699.99? haha. i will keep u updated on the progress i make :D

    you may better ask this in the Beatles Forum, but don't be surprised to get similar reactions there... :#

    You'll have to deliver more than that you "are sure about your claim". Where is the beef?
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  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    chancer86 wrote:
    danjaq_0ff wrote:
    Is the Japanese doll rubber :v




    no funnily enough its in a glass box :D lol

    Well, gis a look then :D
  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    Bondtoys wrote:
    chancer86 wrote:
    well i couldnt say 4 sure that it wasnt used for that speech lol. but i am sure about my claim. i have the paperwork to prove this :) now how much is this worth do u guys reckon if a broken one that paul mccartney hasnt used i $699.99? haha. i will keep u updated on the progress i make :D

    you may better ask this in the Beatles Forum, but don't be surprised to get similar reactions there... :#

    You'll have to deliver more than that you "are sure about your claim". Where is the beef?


    You and bloody food :D
  • chancer86chancer86 Posts: 6MI6 Agent
    well im not asking if you all wanted to buy it so dont see why you would want proof lol. just asking for a bit of help. have taken advice of beatles forum thanku
  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    I just want to see the doll :D bugger the mic :o
  • chancer86chancer86 Posts: 6MI6 Agent
    ok will pop over to fathers and take a pic just for you lol
  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    chancer86 wrote:
    ok will pop over to fathers and take a pic just for you lol


    nice one -{
  • PaperbillPaperbill FloridaPosts: 812MI6 Agent
    Funny stuff here
  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    He must be taking pics with an as old a camera as the mic :v :D
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,769Chief of Staff
    chancer86 wrote:
    well im not asking if you all wanted to buy it so dont see why you would want proof lol. just asking for a bit of help. have taken advice of beatles forum thanku

    People only ask for proof so they can then try and give you the correct help....no ulterior motive at all...
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