warwickhunt

Errrrm... It may be a small matter but when is original 'original'?[color=#000000] [u]Original[/u] Fretless Fender P Bass from 1974 [/color][color=#000000] Maple Neck - Original Finish and Machine heads[/color][color=#000000] Lake Placid Blue [b]body Refin[/b] by JKG London[/color][color=#000000] Original P Bass pickup and coil winding - [/color][color=#000000] 1974 Volume and Tone Pots - [b]New 0,05 Tone Cap[/b] - [/color][color=#000000] Old after market Bridge & Pick guard[/color]

I've never gotten less than the bassist I'm depping for but did once get a bit extra as I pulled the band out of the cacka when their bassist dropped them in it at the very last minute (3hrs notice and obvs no rehearsal). If I was offered less I'd feel quite insulted.

[quote name='ordep' timestamp='1488089509' post='3245679'] It is indeed my former bass. They paid quickly and we had great communication throughout the transaction. I got what I am asking for and they got theirs. Whatever they want to do after the transaction is entirely up to them. I have no issues with it. [/quote] I thought it might have been the same bass. The moral of the story is... if you see a bass for sale on BC you fancy, best snap it up before it costs you 50% more from someone else!

So would this Status Streamline be the same one that sold on here for £1000? http://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Status_Streamline_4.html

I dep fairly regular and as a result I'd have taken the path of least resistance and do the single remaining date... so long as you haven't turned other work down However, I'd also make note (I use a Google Calendar) and if they do something similar in the future, I'd politely point out that you are setting aside dates/time for them (could be that you had wanted to do something socially) but this seems to be recurring and in future you'll not be able to help. Tis is of course assuming they aren't just mates! I've had to do this with a band as I've gone out of my way to learn material only to be told I'm not needed (generally bassist plans change and can now do gigs)... twice.

[quote name='Harryburke14' timestamp='1488046850' post='3245414'] I of course will wire the money to you should the bass be OK, and further for postage and any packaging materials required. [/quote] It might be worth clarifying that you'd pay the person doing this favour 'before' they buy it... yes?

SNAP

"[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Then to connect the second cab I take a speaker lead out of the link, of the first cab, into the input of the second cab" [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]^ This[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]...BUT if your amp has two outputs it is better to connect one cab to each output. Nothing wrong with your first suggestion but preference is to do two outputs (if you have them).[/font][/color]

[quote name='fleabag' timestamp='1487869081' post='3243769'] Warwick, you said he sent you a PP payment. You will have his address in full if PP was used to send the money I do hope you follow it up. I hate these type of scumbags, as we all do i guess. I want to see you get your money back by any means you deem fit [/quote] In the heat of the moment you do the first thing that comes to mind rather than being logical; I requested through ebay as it was the first thought I had, yes I probably did have his address on numerous other related docs. This wasn't for a bass btw and the value was less than £100 (had it been a bass worth a bit I'd have jumped in the car). Not worth spending more in diesel and time than the sum is worth but I have a long memory and at some point this year I'm sure to be visiting/passing near him and I'll pop in and say 'Hi' or leave a card saying I visited.

[quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1487855367' post='3243552'] Messaged you through Ebay? Surely you could produce that as evidence of what happened. [/quote] eBay weren't interested. I spoke to them in person and a message 'offering' to organise a courier was no defense. [quote name='fleabag' timestamp='1487863759' post='3243707'] Also, when bidders win anything, their address comes throught the system too. What he did was fraud. If the police cant help, then you need to visit the bloke and have a word in his ear [/quote] I requested his address (only a postcode comes through when you win) and I'll get my money back when I'm in his area... people on the end of a computer seem to think they are removed/immune from what they do. BTW Police couldn't act. very sympathetic but as they pointed out, it is the kind of crime that is almost impossible to prove and though details were taken it isn't viable (money/resources) to try and bring a prosecution.

11lb... price reflects the weight! :/

[quote name='Jakester' timestamp='1487778528' post='3242802'] I don't doubt your experience, but PayPal seller protection specifically excludes items where you have agreed to collect in person. That's what the policy says. [/quote] I posted re. my experience as the OP was contemplating the whole who books courier dilemma. I received a PP payment for an item and next day the buyer politely messaged to say he could book a courier through work a lot cheaper than any other way. All plausible, so I agreed and he had the parcel collected next day; 7-10 days later he asked ebay/PP for a refund as I hadn't delivered... he got a refund, I got stiffed!

[quote name='Jakester' timestamp='1487771468' post='3242657'] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]15. purchases of items which you collect in person, or arrange to be collected on your behalf (including at a retail point of sale) and which you claim to be Not Received.[/size][/font][/color] [/quote] Therein lies the problem/scam. Buyer pays by paypal, collects in person/gets a courier/friend to collect (buyer books the courier so seller has no proof of courier booking). THEN buyer contacts ebay and says item hasn't been delivered, seller can't provide proof item was posted (part of T&C) and photos of a courier/family member could be for anything (or even staged by unscrupulous seller), so ebay/paypal refund. I speak from sad personal experience!

Buyer pays by PayPal... YOU are responsible! Regardless of who packed it, paid for the courier, booked it; YOU will lose the fight and they will get a refund from PayPal if it is lost, damaged, 'claimed' as lost! Buyer pays by bank transfer etc... THEY are responsible! As you can't get a chargeback from anyone (assuming they don't pay by credit card), they can claim back from the courier in any of the above events. IMHO that is the simplest way to look at it and the grey areas will still fall into those two scenario.

Getting back my old Warwick 'Infinette'! Got an offer too good to refuse (I was out of work at the time) so I sold it; I've got an identical bass but it is 1lb heavier... no good for a dodgy shoulder!

I'm seeing/doing both sides of this. Band A - One gig in a year and an average of one rehearsal per week. Band B - Initially meant to be a dep, 0 rehearsals and yet I'm now full time bassist and 4 gigs under the belt in 2 weeks! I find the 'B' option to be more fun and less onerous (not that 'A' isn't enjoyable), I get a text saying track x y or z is new for next gig and the expectation is that all band members will know it!