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Just came across an add for a GS 1200 with a manual in exclent condition. From the reading here is 200.00 worth the 6hr drive?
Will let you know when I get it.

Ed, if you have found an Elmo GS-1200 in good working order for $200 dollars, grab it! Maybe the seller will ship it to you via UPS Ground. Shipping for 45 pounds is around $20.00.

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Wow, Now my St units look simple compared. Didn't know there were so many more drive components involved with the GS unit. Still love them but again, that thing is a beast. Totally understand having more sound boards in the projector but I just figured the main drive was as simple as mine. I kind of like having just a few belts and gears. Didn't know this unit was so complex. I know they don't come up for sale a lot but what is usually asked for them? By the way, at $200 I'd be on the road right now to pick one up.

Me too!

Lately I have have seen them sell on Ebay from $700 to $1000. Before 2008 the going price was around $1200.

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I don't really want a GS-1200 at the moment, but given one available for 200 bucks I'd probably change my mind quickly!

I always imagine somewhere somebody is cleaning out their parent's house and finds a fairly mint GS in the closet:

"What are we going to do with Dad's VCR?"

"Oh, you can't even get the tapes anymore."

-next day there it is standing out at the curb...

Probably the day AFTER I drove down that street!

Yeah, for $200 I'd buy one just to see what the fuss is all about.

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My friend and I use both the ST1200HD and the GS 1200. The HD was bought new in 1979 and has been a great workhorse over the years; we have been able to carry out the few repairs/fit replacement parts it needed ourselves.

We acquired the GS about 12 years ago for £340 which included the Elmo speakers. Again, we have fixed the occasional little problems ourselves and I have to say the GS comes into its own when used in a hall. In January I did a presentation for our local 'over 50's' club, the sound and picture quality was excellent in spite of not having good blackout conditions. [it was an afternoon show] OK, I don't need or use the extensive recording or synching bits and pieces and the GS can be temperamental on times, but all is forgiven when those first few frames appear on screen.
[See Mike, I'm not totally digital ]

Hahaha....Mal, you project more film than I do these days. As I said before, I feel a bit of a fraud on these forums now.

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Had purolater all set up,cost 76.00 dollars . The gentleman was afraid of scams and ripoff which somrone had allready tried. But a deal was made and it seems there is more to see when I get there. So 6hr drive 1 1/2hr look and load then turn and burn. The things you for a hobbie.

Ed, good going! Six hours is a long drive, but if you have the time go for it. Keep us posted on your new find.

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