The one thousand pounds Lunar!

[Astralav]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200732062018

sold for £999!

Someone from here?

[Tim Gill]

I have to say that although this lunar is in mint condition and has hardly / never been used (apparently) I think its overpriced. I mean I know lunar's cost (£500 - 700) but 1000 for a lunar with a standard bottle is overpriced.
I reckon it got into a bidding war and the buyer was determined to get it whatever the cost.

I just want to say that I am not bashing the buyer of this at all (OG member or not) as you have got yourself a very nice lunar but I personally think its over priced.

[Astralav]

Johric, you're right, it has been used.

On the pics we can see some wax cap (the part that usually stays on top sometimes) laying over the rest of the wax.

But still a very nice Lunar, but at crazy price. The box, and the good pictures made the price here.

[Mattmos]

Can someone tell me if this statement is true or not. If you let a lava lamp sit too long without running it, the wax can actually go bad. I read that statement from somewhere, but I don't remember where. If it is true, then a lamp that has been sitting dormant and literally hasn't been started since 2000, may not start flowing and run at all. I don't know if I would pay that much for a lamp that may not flow. 

[Astralav]

I was on the phone with them while this lamp was already at 999£, and we spoke about it, but it won't change the fact that they will not release a new Lunar :-(

Marcel said:

We should send this link to Mathmos, to underline the re release of the new Lunar ;)

[Astralav]

I think it's not true.

I didn't use some of my telstars for few years (yes I'm ashame!) and they still flow perfectly.

Now, I don't know about 15 years...

Mattmos said:

Can someone tell me if this statement is true or not. If you let a lava lamp sit too long without running it, the wax can actually go bad. I read that statement from somewhere, but I don't remember where. If it is true, then a lamp that has been sitting dormant and literally hasn't been started since 2000, may not start flowing and run at all. I don't know if I would pay that much for a lamp that may not flow. 

[Mattmos]

Yea, I can't remember where I read that statement. But I was thinking, how can wax break down by not running? It didn't make sense to me.  
 
Astralav said:

I think it's not true.

I didn't use some of my telstars for few years (yes I'm ashame!) and they still flow perfectly.

Now, I don't know about 15 years...

Mattmos said:

Can someone tell me if this statement is true or not. If you let a lava lamp sit too long without running it, the wax can actually go bad. I read that statement from somewhere, but I don't remember where. If it is true, then a lamp that has been sitting dormant and literally hasn't been started since 2000, may not start flowing and run at all. I don't know if I would pay that much for a lamp that may not flow. 

[Astralav]

Yes, they told me today this is just rumours. (They already told me that before, so no change here)

No new Lunar I'm affraid.

[Tim Gill]

The lunar release is all rumour's - it wouldn't surprise me if it happens or not but its not completely made up as it has been said from a number of sources. - People on hear, Mathmos employees, other collectors, companies etc so it could happen but really we just don't know -Ii don't think anyone really does.

About the wax yea it will flow but you will have to 'brake it in' first - involving heating it for longer then it should be fine.

Its blantent that the lunar has been used - the seller said he used it a fue times (not much though) and also bottles are tested before they leave the factory so no bottle should be absolutely 100% 'not used'

Astrolav - we should send a lot of things to Mathmos - that is just one of them.

[Modulo '70]

D'oh. Club Lunar is running this discussion! (In respect of the very expensive Lunar).

[Lava_Head_UK]

The seller claims it had the original box but the only box I saw in the listing was the box for the bottle. lamp does appear to be in great condition.

[Lava_Head_UK]

NO don't do that lol  I'm not paying way over the odds for poor quality, however I would gladly pay unto £500 for a relaunched Lunar if it was the same quality as the last Lunar's Mathmos made :-) 

Marcel said:

We should send this link to Mathmos, to underline the re release of the new Lunar ;)

[Lava_Head_UK]

Definitely a USED  bottle 

Astralav said:

Johric, you're right, it has been used.

On the pics we can see some wax cap (the part that usually stays on top sometimes) laying over the rest of the wax.

But still a very nice Lunar, but at crazy price. The box, and the good pictures made the price here.