bubinga5 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) 2 years ago i picked up a bass for a guy who bought a bass from the Gloucester area. he posted, could a BCer pick it up for him.. not sure if anyone can remember the post. anyway i did . i travelled 15 miles to pick it up for him. i kept the bass in a hard case. i did that for about a year and a half. i can't put instruments in the loft because of the cold. so have to keep them in the music room and we just don't have room. nearly 3 years later, i still have the bass. my wife is getting a little pissed off, as am i.. he's a top bloke, but i don't know what to do with this bass. I'm hoping he has seen this, and it gives him a kick up the arse… if not its for sale.. you have been warned. Edited May 23, 2015 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 I've got to be honest i played it. and its a piece if sh*t set up wise. great bass but it plays very badly. this bass will be for sale soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChunkyMunky Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Wait, this is kind of going over my head a little. You've bought a bass from a guy and it's taking up too much room? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subbeh Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) You truly must have the patience of a saint! I'd be giving a firmer kick up the arse than that after a couple of weeks. Ridiculously good of you to a) do the favour in buying and holding on the the bass in the first place and having a super human amount of patience and still being so good about it. Hope it's sorted to your satisfaction Edited May 23, 2015 by Subbeh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 [quote name='ChunkyMunky' timestamp='1432346160' post='2780742'] Wait, this is kind of going over my head a little. You've bought a bass from a guy and it's taking up too much room? [/quote] As I understand it Bubinga5 collected a bass from the seller on behalf of the purchaser who has never shown up to collect the bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChunkyMunky Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 [quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1432350104' post='2780746'] As I understand it Bubinga5 collected a bass from the seller on behalf of the purchaser who has never shown up to collect the bass [/quote] That makes much more sense. It's going to be a decent bass at least, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1432348927' post='2780743'] I'm just stunned you've hung on to it for this long! I presume PM's went unanswered? Is it worth naming the individual in case someone else here knows him and can give him a nudge? [/quote]i have messaged him many times. he's a cat that is well known. he hasn't got back to me. i don't want to get rid of the bass without his say so. but its got to a point that i have no choice. . Edited May 23, 2015 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) If his worry about getting it is the shipping cost or risk about the courier can we arrange for other BCers to pass it along and get it there? Do you know where he lives? Edited May 23, 2015 by Grangur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 You're wrong about one thing, he certainly isn't a top bloke to leave you in the lurch and out of pocket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 said bass is for sale. when the mods decide its ok. jeez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel36 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Bubinga: Who paid the money for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 [quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1432362115' post='2780775'] said bass is for sale. when the mods decide its ok. jeez. [/quote] Have you been on to anyone on the Mods Team? If not, then so long as it is currently your bass, that is, you paid out the dosh and therefore own it, then there is no problem with you advertising it. If you have already contacted one of us and are awaiting a decision, then just ignore me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 If the seller has been paid, and you have made every reasonable effort to get the buyer to collect it, I can't see the problem in now selling it on. I presume if the seller had not been paid, they would have asked for it back long ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 If you didn't pay for it bubinga - then it's legaly not yours to sell, even though it seems to be 'unclaimed property' so I don't know for sure. How about you try to contact the guy by any means you have & say 'look I've got £250 (or whatever it's worth) in my hand for you" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) [quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1432367136' post='2780806'] If you didn't pay for it bubinga - then it's legaly not yours to sell, even though it seems to be 'unclaimed property' so I don't know for sure. How about you try to contact the guy by any means you have & say 'look I've got £250 (or whatever it's worth) in my hand for you" [/quote]i have contacted him. sorry I'm not selling it for my benefit. I've put it up for sale. i will let him know when the bass is sold, and will give him the money. plus my rent charge. he he. its only .5 %. to be honest its the wife that is pissed off. i want to sell the bass and give him what he's due. Edited May 23, 2015 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr zed Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) Maybe the poor guy is still trying to summon up the courage to tell his wife that he's bought yet another bass lol. Edited May 23, 2015 by mr zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 It's a relief that he has paid for it - I was under the impression that you have been out of pocket for two years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr zed Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) [quote name='mr zed' timestamp='1432368888' post='2780827'] Maybe the poor guy is still trying to summon up the courage to tell his wife that he's bought yet another bass lol. [/quote] Sorry - went back to edit for spelling and hit quote instead of edit! Edited May 23, 2015 by mr zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel36 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 This could end up with a.... "Why I left my Rickenbacker in someone's loft" thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzneck Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Be careful Bubinga, it's not really your bass to sell, is it? I suggest that you get the mods to get in contact with the owner on your behalf - they do have more means of identifying him or her. Just trying to keep you out of trouble in case it all goes pear shaped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old_Ben Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I'll 'look after it' for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I think you can safely sell it if you've not heard back soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 With all the 'Ignored' messages are you sure the guy is still alive? Does he still post to the BC pages? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) [quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1432359076' post='2780756'] i have messaged him many times. he's a cat that is well known. he hasn't got back to me. i don't want to get rid of the bass without his say so. but its got to a point that i have no choice. . [/quote] send him an advisory letter that henceforth you will be charging storage fee and stipulate the daily rate have you tried asking the mods to mediate yet? presumably they would be able to contact him through his regular email address Edited May 23, 2015 by steve-bbb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 this has been going on for quite a long time. 2 years. i don't want the bass, and don't want any profit from it. recent PM's.. http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?app=members&module=messaging§ion=view&do=showConversation&topicID=410491&msgID=__firstUnread__ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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