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  1. warwickhunt
    You may be able to talk to them but eBay don't want you actually meeting them! I phoned ebay and spoke to two of their team and they explained that my account was suspended as the seller shared his address and it contravenes T&C to view before you buy... you can buy, pay for it THEN view (and return or ask for refund if not satisfied) but not viewing first.
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    This was my argument, especially as an instrument is a very personal preference/choice. However, their response is; buy it, if you don't like it when you receive it... send it back! Interestingly I've played plenty basses that I've just not liked and I couldn't for the life of me say why BUT on the face of it you could argue that there is intrinsically nothing wrong with a particular instrument and a seller could argue that it is exactly as described (i.e, physical condition).
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    They don't want direct (unsupervised) contact i.e. anything other than their messaging and defo no face/face. Their stock response to my questioning about buying unseen was that a buyer can return an item to the seller (I'm unclear who'd be out of pocket in the courier costs?) if it isn't 'as described'. I argued that a vintage instrument could very easily be misdescribed / misrepresented and only having the instrument in hand would reveal, despite a detailed description... which let's face it rarely happens!
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    Just had a suspension on my ebay account as I'd breached eBay's policies; I phoned them to get details as the email was a bit vague! I sent a message asking a seller if I could check out the condition of a bass and he duly sent his address but it transpires that asking to view an item before actually buying it, isn't permitted. I argued that there were many instances (especially a bass) where a seller's description and/or pics might not be sufficient. However, they say that the only permitted course is for a buyer to purchase it, then if it doesn't match the description you can file for a refund... REALLY? This isn't so much a rant (their policies are part of T&Cs so you can't argue) but a heads up to be careful when communicating as your account can be suspended (3 days) with the potential for them to delete your account.
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    I'm offended that you chose to use the male orientated chromosome! Just kidding... obviously... in case anyone took offense!
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    OK... just made the connections and joined the dots.
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    I thought that the one that you have now had the upgraded transformer?
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    'eBay guarantee' - only if you are paying via paypal afaik!
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    The 'law' German seller to buyer may be way more effective then UK and many years ago I bought a couple of basses on ebay.de paying by transfer and received basses no probs... I'd not be so eager to now! You could ask sellers if they'll register with paypal and you'll pay the fees?
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    My piggy bank has been raided already!
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    If I didn't have a new amp on order, I'd be considering the pre/power!
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    Ah so the standard BF2x10 cab is this, it'll still benefit from vertical stacking as described but 'potentially' would have lessened mid/high over say the TC RS cabs that I stack (with coaxial drivers paired)?
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    Do you mean they were designed to be stacked both vertically AND horizontally? Surely that is scientifically impossible, they can only be 'designed' for one orientation? Everything that I've ever read indicates that drivers in a vertical array are preferential over the old (space saving) 4x10 config.
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    As I understand it, the tweeters (or coaxial drivers in the case of the TC RS 210s) should be as close together as possible; even though that means they are the centre most speakers in the stack.
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    I've never stacked my pair of 2x10's (TC RS210) in alternate ways 'during' a gig but whenever they are vertical they just seem to work better for me! It helps that I can always hear the bass as the top speaker is nearer ear level and yes my amp is always standing on its side beside the cabs.
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    MEC & EMG pups are 'very' similar, there shouldn't be an issue pairing either sets with a fully working MEC pre. However, if refitting the EMGs solves the issue I'd also be checking the MEC pups aren't at fault (cover all possible outcomes).
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    All great pointers above but before you launch into a new pre... if you have the block MEC with the trim pot (ringed in blue), have you tried turning that down?
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    Just seen these; brand new gear at less than used prices!
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    Ahhhh ok. As it happens I could message them on here but not everyone is 100% receptive to truths and even though the bass I'm alluding to has gone though ebay once already at £300 less than their BC price (and didn't sell), it'd still take a 15% hit on ebay when it is relisted!
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    I was under the impression paypal was even higher than 4%? I'm assuming you'd need to take your BC price and add 14%? I've had my eye on a BC bass which is now on ebay and I'm very tempted to message him and point out that I'd do a private sale give him his ebay price minus fees but I know some people don't see the final 'net' sale price.
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    Following!
  22. warwickhunt
    Nice bass, did Pedulla use regular 4 string size pups on these basses?
  23. warwickhunt
    Looks a lush colour and matching headstock which is win/win... I like the colour but not in the market for a Ray or a 5er! I can't imagine any scenario where you'd get more money for this selling to the UK than you would selling in hometown/county/country.
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    Absolutely agree that there is a massive range of desirability in the range and some will certainly be of higher value than others but as a point of reference to the (non-UK) OP, an 'average' Ray can be had at or around the price I stated. Many folks do hold out for a higher/better price and if it is in a nice colour/combo then they might get it but there's equally as many that don't sell. Bringing in commission sales or shop prices takes it to a different place as the OP was talking about selling privately from the States to the UK.
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    Sadly you can look through ebay & BC sales and find lots of examples (not just the odd mut) for sale at £850, in fact getting more than £850 would be a result!
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