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Thanks yes we do have some ads but definitely don't want to add any more. I'm even toying with removing them completely. But for that to happen we might have to introduce a banner about paying to support which disappears when you have paid, or something. But then I see a squirrel.
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Just to be clear i'm not trying to call anyone out - just wondering if there's a better way to 'frame' the fee so that it is seen also as a payment to help the site, not just to gain access to the Marketplatz. Without spamming people with needy emails.
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Don't you think the £20 fee is reasonable if you think of how it supports the site too? I try to communicate that to members but it doesn't always make a difference.
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How so? Claiming your money back for an item not arriving (backed up by tracking) or damaged (photos) PayPal always side with the buyer.
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Unless it’s because you’d rather collect or play it beforehand, it doesn’t make any difference if the bass is from the UK or not, ime/imo. The seller takes all the risk - if it never arrives simply get your money back with PayPal. As long as proper insured shipping is used there’s zero risk to you as a buyer.
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No, don't know where that ended up, or if they even came with one back then. -
It just sounded like a generalisation, that's all.
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..in your experience
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A few people have asked if it’s the same bass that The Bass Gallery had up for sale - yes it is! The reason I’ve put the price a little higher is because it comes with a brand new case, brand new Elixir strings an the Smith accessories (wax, polish, fingerboard conditioner). I’m not in a rush to sell and would definitely not ship (sorry, please stop asking!) but will entertain offers if you promise to look after it!
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Use PayPal and nothing can go wrong
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Yes it’s difficult to have a feedback system with any value when it comes down to it - these transactions happen separately from the site and we get no detail about them and can only go on what we’re told. I feel a star rating would end up meaning the mods would constantly be roped into disputes and it’s also difficult to implement on a software level. The text based system is ok and can provide context when things didn’t go well but I agree it could be better integrated. Unfortunately I don’t think our software allows for that at this stage and coding it in ourselves would be very tricky! Loving the new job, thanks for asking. I’ll make an update on the thread. Two weeks in and I haven’t been sacked yet!! Cheers ped
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Nothing has changed about the marketplace here and although that might not tally with your own experience it’s a bit of a stretch to say the marketplace isn’t what it used to be. In fact I don’t remember the last time I had to help in a dispute between members, and the statistics show more items being listed than ever before. Also we can only help with issues if they’re raised with us. Did you leave feedback for these guys who didn’t turn up?
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We don't try and compete with the likes of FB and eBay but we like to think our strength is our community and safety which was only enhanced with the fee which saw any chancers take a hike. It's nice to know that most people try us first as a way of supporting the site also, even if they have eventual success elsewhere.
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I have tried all the other coated strings but didn’t get on with them. To me, coating before winding basically means you’ve got an effectively dead string from the outset. Coating it after protects the string from anything infiltrating the windings. Elixir have patented the process so that’s why they’re the best imo. YMMV of course but DRs lasted about a month for me.
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Had a few messages and questions but nothing firm so at the moment this is still available. I'm not in a rush (I think this bass will only grow in value..) Quick one to mention that the bass can come in a Fusion gig bag instead of the teardrop shape zip-case style bag made by Atelier-Z. Up to you Delivery possible - definitely don't want to post, sorry!
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They say never meet your heroes because of me
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It’s often referred to as a ‘dovetail’ and is used to distinguish the early basses. However I have been told by Ken himself that it is in fact a ‘hidden mortise’ joint. Very stable and exceptionally neat.
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Damn it I was looking for 40 laminates -
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Hi folks Again I find myself with too much ‘stuff’ and pressing family commitments so I’m looking to sell this beautiful bass. If you want the ‘ultimate’ Smith bass, this is it. One of the original 200 hand made in NYC by Ken and Vinnie (Fodera). Completely standard and the neck is dead straight, the action is super low. It barks, growls and plinks with the best of ‘em. - Haz pre-amp (two band, blend and vol) - Phase switch and active/passive switch - Smith bridge (early version) - Gold hardware including original headstock roundel - Walnut top, maple body - Ebony fingerboard - Comes with Smith Wax - Elixir super light strings (new) 0.040- 0.095 - Dunlop locks included - Weight about 4.3kg/9.5lbs More details here Must be collected from York (can meet a reasonable distance). Comes with teardrop style hard foam case. Ask away if you have any questions. I’m around most weekends and evenings if you’d like to try the bass yourself in my home studio setup which will let you hear the bass perfectly. A few pictures, ask if you’d like anything else! Cheers ped
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Saw a video on Facebook the other day of my fave track ‘I don’t believe in you’ where he’s playing a Vigier Passion - could just be for that vid though.
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Don’t look in my flight cases
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Thanks but people have been following me since the year dot, you should read my book!
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No Basschat stand I’m afraid but I’ll be there! I’ll see if we can arrange a list of meet times when I know the schedule
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I got mine back today. Now I’ve got a 512gb SSD with barely anything on it and 16gb of RAM. It absolutely flies now!
