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Why do some BC sellers insist on buyer arranging courier?
DoubleOhStephan replied to Clarky's topic in General Discussion
In simple terms, I'd rather not ship a bass because there is a risk it will be damaged in transit, so will ask for collection in person. If the buyer can't collect it in person, he is welcome to send a courier to collect it on his behalf. I'll happily help the buyer with all the details needed and be flexible for collection and I will package the bass to the best of my ability. But my responsibility for the condition of the bass ends once the buyer collects, either in person or by courier on their behalf. I honestly believe this to be the fairest way to do remote selling as a private seller. -
Tbh, before the virus drama, my plan was to sell 3 Fenders and put the cash towards a custom Sandberg build. I was talking to Holger at the end of 2018 and had spec'd a passive VT with stacked knobs and a specific neck profile (copy of my KT neck). I was just about to pull the trigger and was umming and ahhing about the finish, when an ex-display passive TT4 came up at a bargain price, and I can't resist a Sandberg bargain, so I went for that instead. Still want that VT though! 🙄😁
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Ahh I've had a Sire and the plenty of knobs thing was too much for me 😁
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Precision (PJ) with jazz neck. Even though I don't actually own one... 😁
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There are a couple of threads running about some of the problems folks have with some ads on the forum, so in the interest of helping sellers secure that sale, what would you want to see to make the perfect advert?
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Why do some BC sellers insist on buyer arranging courier?
DoubleOhStephan replied to Clarky's topic in General Discussion
I do understand, however I'd much prefer collection in person and do state that in my ad. I think, as I've been buying from ebay for a lot longer than anywhere else, I'm completely used to seeing a "collection only" item outside my own collection range (between 60-100miles) and contacting the seller to see if they will pack if I arrange collection. Many say no, that's fine, not everyone has packing materials or just want to aggro, but some say yes. I can then choose my preferred courier and get the item I'd like which is too far to collect. I totally accept that some don't want to arrange their own collection and that's fine too. But I don't think it's particularly fair to accuse the seller of laziness if the buyer themselves aren't willing to do the exact same thing. Its nothing to do with laziness, it's all to do with risk. -
Why do some BC sellers insist on buyer arranging courier?
DoubleOhStephan replied to Clarky's topic in General Discussion
Exactly this for me too -
Coronavirus-best bass guitar if you were self isolating
DoubleOhStephan replied to SH73's topic in General Discussion
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Glad to see it's gone to a good home, I know parting with it was a battle for Oli, he absolutely loved that bass 👍🏻
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Mexican MIM Fenders....Show us yours!
DoubleOhStephan replied to Slapbass Shaun's topic in Gear Gallery
Merci buckets -
Mexican MIM Fenders....Show us yours!
DoubleOhStephan replied to Slapbass Shaun's topic in Gear Gallery
Took a couple of pics this afternoon of me 60s Jazz... -
Mexican MIM Fenders....Show us yours!
DoubleOhStephan replied to Slapbass Shaun's topic in Gear Gallery
Some good advice above. The only thing I'd add is regarding Hipshot (I've had a B Style, aluminium is best for light weight) because of the top loading slots which makes taking strings off and on a doddle. But, it comes down to how often do you change your strings to decide if that's important to you... https://hipshotproducts.com/products/b-style-fender-mount-bridges -
No for me too, although I could be tempted with a used Cort Arona built in colab with Sandberg.
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Coronavirus-best bass guitar if you were self isolating
DoubleOhStephan replied to SH73's topic in General Discussion
Haha exactly the same for me too! I've just picked up a few basses from storage (with the intention of selling), one of which is my old fender copy beater. Since I've had it back I can't put it down! -
Well... It doesn't break down and is an awkward shape, I'm just concerned that I'm unable to package it up well enough to prevent the damage that'll definitely happen when sending it with a courier. If you wanted to arrange to send a man with a van who'd wrap it in a blanket and tie it down, that would be ok.
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Up for sale is my latest impulse buy and first of my small Fender collection... A Fender Standard Precision bass, made in Mexico in 2010 (the start of a good run apparently), finished in Lake Placid Blue with a rosewood fretboard. This one has been modded to recreate the classic 60's look. I've always loved Lake Placid Blue and when this came up for sale the day after I'd sold my Squier VM, all the good intentions I had for that cash went straight out of the window. By the time it was in the post, a plan had been made (to make it look like an American Original '60s Precision) and the parts list written - Brown Tort Scratchplate KiOgon Loom Generic Bridge Cover Fender Pickup Cover Upon arrival I was really pleased with the condition of the bass. It was exactly as described, with just a few very small marks that are hard to find, but overall in absolutely superb condition. Weight - 4.1kg on bathroom scales It came fitted with a replacement vintage bridge (described as Fender but I can't confirm) which looks great so stayed and new strings, also in great nick and still on the bass. The white scratchplate was also a replacement, swapped by the previous owner, as the original which was discoloured. The bass was the owners back-up to his recently acquired US Precision, so wasn't being used anymore. It was pretty dusty and in needing of a setup, which I did prior to upgrading the bass. The truss works fine and action is set pretty low. Upon plug-in there was a severe intermittent signal loss problem. Taking the plate off revealed an earlier bit of rewiring, in the form of a new pot and extra earth wire. Not sure if it was a dodgy solder or a faulty socket, either way that loom is in the bin, replaced with a flawless KiOgon loom connected to the original pickups. It sounds lovely, classic P bass. I've rolled the fretboard edges and lightly sanded the neck, something I wish I'd known about years ago. Annoyingly, I've made two marks in the lacquer, but these are just visual, the neck is very smooth. I've also installed a small shim (business card thick), as I like to the get action as low as possible without having the saddle screws cutting up my hand. While the bass was stripped, I give it a deep clean and polish, soaked the fretboard in lemon oil, then bolted it all back together with the new parts (and have progress pics if the buyer is interested). Its up for sale because, as I working on it, I come to the sad realisation that I'm never going to get on with the Fender fretboard radius. So, I've decided to sell 3 of my 4 Fenders, keeping only an old Bitsa which is too cracking to part with, and invest in an another Sandberg, possibly a VS, VT or VM Cash on collection is always much preferred from Eastbourne, East Sussex BN22, but I will ship in a gig bag and box at buyers risk, cost and arrangement. Payment method for shipping to be agreed. Thanks for looking! Coming to the BC Marketplace soon...* a MiM Fender Classic Series '60s Jazz PJ with stacked knob KiOgon loom a mint condish MiJ Fender Classic Series 70s Precision with bound maple board and blocks! Not the black one *Mods, I have a yearly sub & Ped's approved this bit.
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Mexican MIM Fenders....Show us yours!
DoubleOhStephan replied to Slapbass Shaun's topic in Gear Gallery
Finally fitted the pickup cover today. Struggling to get a good pic, but did get some lovely ones of the dog 😁 -
I'm visiting my Mum in Wales this week and will be bringing back some of my gear, which has been in storage since September... 😬
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Mexican MIM Fenders....Show us yours!
DoubleOhStephan replied to Slapbass Shaun's topic in Gear Gallery
It's taken 3 weeks to get this pickup cover. Mainly my fault, but Dv247 didn't help. Thomann & Ups did great though. Worth the wait though, it looks great 😎 -
Me too 😁 Such a cool idea and lovely looking bass. Out of interest, what fretboard radius does it have?
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Sandberg bargain alert
DoubleOhStephan replied to DoubleOhStephan's topic in eBay - Weird and Wonderful
Yeah, it's a Sandberg Classic Special. I guess 34", my 4 is, and it weighs a bit less than you'd think. Its feels like it has a very narrow body, though that may be just really good routing. Probably Delanos and 3 band eq. Hands down, the best bass I've ever played. Don't really know how much they go for. £500 feels very cheap for a top end sandberg. Theres a new one at the Bass Lounge atm very similar spec for £2k. Even at £700, it still feels like a bit of bargain. -
Get yourself off YouTube and get yourself in a band. Be good for perspective and upping your chops 👍🏻
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Looks fantastic value at £500, £700 still feels cheap. I've a 4 string in exactly this spec, best bass I've ever owned https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324085225707 If it wasn't 5 string, I'd have it etc 😁