Re: [Harp-L] SP 20 Progressive

[Mike Wilbur <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I don't see the issue....SP20 only the Hubcaps have changed !

Mike Wilbur


> On Dec 19, 2014, at 5:33 PM, George Miklas <harmonicat@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> 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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