I have bought bought and sold quite a bit of stuff in the year or so that I've been here.
I have been done a couple of times but it's my fault for not asking enough questions, and as has been already said, one person's idea of mint usually isn't mine but you take that chance. I am very very fussy about my stuff as folks that have bought from me will testify.
Still trying to find the perfect bass for me and am close with the G&L. However as I'm 64 time is running out and there are sooo many basses out there
Profit wise I have lost money on just about everything but I'm retired now and can afford to lose small amounts, usually the carriage.
I sold one member a 51 reissue bass for £500 and it was on ebay the following week for £750. I don't really care about that because I don't own it anymore and if he can get that for it then good luck! I'm more concerned about people realising that I'm spending good money on their bass and ALL marks and dings and neck problems should be hilighted, I'd never buy a bass off anyone using sh*t camera phone pics.
and yes I make a donation every time I sell something without fail.
I love the ethos of the majority of members, it's very friendly and people are extremely helpful too, we just need to be discerning about who we deal with.
Just my twopenneth