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[quote name='joe_bass' post='378834' date='Jan 13 2009, 11:55 AM']1991: was that still before the Warwick necks got really chunky??[/quote] Awful generalisation. But yeah - Pre '91 is considered by some as the golden era for Warwicks.

[quote name='Thunderthumbs' post='378441' date='Jan 12 2009, 11:16 PM']Guys, I'm happy to go to whatever lengths people think is fair and square (within reason of course) which is why I contacted Ped to start off with. I wanted to get the draw done elsewhere so I retain impartiality. He was the one that suggested he'd stay out of it and perform the draw, which I'm all for. I don't think any of us here would question Ped's integrity. Equally, I have met enough people on here that hopefully would vouch for me being honourable, fair and square, etc. I've travelled the length of the country and back in a day at my own cost to swap & sell equipment, etc., so although I'll obviously gain from this, I'm certainly not in it for ripping anyone off at all. Just ask any one from bassbunny, yorks5stringer, lee650, rasta, machines and possibly a few others. Clearly I want to sell my lovely Warwick, as it's a shame to have a bass this nice that's not being used any longer, and as I said, I don't want to sell it for less than I honestly think it's worth. And I think if we can cover the legality of it, I think it'd be a great way for people to start moving some of the high enders that just aren't moving as nobody's got deep pockets any longer. Cheers, Pete.[/quote] Sorry man, I didn’t mean to call anyone’s integrity into question and I don’t mean any disrespect. I think this is a great idea but when 100 fairly anonymous people are spending £10 on a raffle ticket I think things should be tight with no questionable circumstances or results. I’m not disputing the credibility of the idea or the possibility that this will go ahead, I’m just asking the questions that I feel need to be asked in order for all bases (excuse the pun ) to be covered to allow this to go ahead without any problems. I’m all for this to go ahead mate, don’t get me wrong

[quote name='spacecowboy' post='378389' date='Jan 12 2009, 10:38 PM']Im in for this. However i fear the "drawing" of the ticket via name in a hat isn't the best way to go about things, how about the names of everybody who's paid is written or printed on the back of 2 decks of playing cards, everycard could be shuffled properly laid face down on a table and then the winner picked at absolute random, it would be easy to film and put on say you tube to keep things above board and legit. I'm not saying that people are going to ever rig this but your going to have to cover all corners, when 99 people who don't win start shouting a fix! As i say i'm in, but when a grand of peoples money is up in the air, keep it professional.[/quote] Yeah I do agree with this – I think more thought would have to go into the “drawing” process to make sure that the people who entered are satisfied that it has been a fair process and even if they don’t agree it’s been a fair process there’s some form of evidence that’ll prove beyond reasonable doubt that the draw was genuine and completely fair. I’d have thought that the best way to organise the drawing of something like this would be at one of the larger bashes maybe, but then I guess that the time scale may play quite a large factor in this not happening. People will obviously be handing over money before the draw has been made, but it’s not like they’re going to be protected by a contract but much rather just good faith that i) the draw will happen, ii) the draw will be fair, iii) the bass will get sent out, etc... This is a great idea but it seems to me that, regardless of legalities, there’s a lot to sort out and confirm. However, I'd be in for a tenner if it does happen

[quote name='GremlinAndy' post='378410' date='Jan 12 2009, 10:56 PM']So while a lottery might be considered illegal, would there be any legal issues if say, 100 people decided to club together to buy a bass, and the person who got to keep it at their house was randomly drawn from a hat.[/quote] I think you've just defined what a lottery is?

Interesting concept – I’ve seen these sort of raffles in airports for Aston Martins etc; 1500 people buy a ticket for £100, the car costs £110k, someone wins the car for £100, the company that put the raffle on takes £40k profit. I'd probably be interested in taking a punt for £10. A lot better odds than the lottery, and a more interesting gamble than betting on the football… Legally, does this count as gambling?

I'd have this back if I had the readies and at least an idea where I could use it... Can't believe this has been here the whole weekend. I would have expected it to go within 24 hours. You'd probably get over £100 for it on ebay mate.

I'll bump this once in a while and see if anyone's interested...

Crazy value for money - custom order NT Warwick with custom inlays, less than a year old, for less than £600? Madness, I tell thee, even if it is a Corvette

[quote name='pete.young' post='374570' date='Jan 8 2009, 10:46 PM']You could surely buy and sell a Jazz and drop a lot less than you're planning to lose on these pedals. I don't understand.[/quote] 0% interest credit card > Buy Jazz Bass > Do Tour > Get Paid for Tour > Sell Jazz Bass > Pay Off 0% Credit Card > Spend Money Earned on Women and Drugs SORTED! :brow: