Re: [Harp-L] SP 20 Progressive

[George Miklas <harmonicat@xxxxxxxxx>]

Steve,

I'm a Hohner Dealer selling "sealed" boxed Special 20s.  There is no way
for me to know what coverplates are on the harp inside the box, unless I
cut the seal.

George

On Friday, December 19, 2014, steve@xxxxxxxxxxxx <swebb@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>
> I saw a Special 20 Progressive being advertised on EBay by an online store
> on the east coast. Curious about the supposedly unchanged harp, except for
> the cover plates, I ordered it because it was a very good price.
> When it came this week, in the fancy packaging that merchants can hang on
> display hooks, which showed a Special 20 harp on the front with Progressive
> stamped on the coverplate.
> But when I opened it, it was just a standard SP 20.
> I don't blame the seller. The package had not been opened, so it came from
> Hohner that way. I did call the store and got the explanation about same
> harp, Hohner must be using up all the old ones before shipping the
> Progressive.
> My issue is with Hohner. If you label something as Progressive, show a
> picture of that harp on the box, then ship a regular harp, that is false
> advertising. I only bought it because it showed to be a Progressive. I have
> plenty of regular Sp 20s.
> On the positive side,  this one is a really good harp right out of the box
> and I got a great price.
> I am just posting this to make the list aware.
> I would still like to get a progressive at a good price. Key of A Hohner,
> if you are listening and want to send me a free one.
> Steve in Minn.
>


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