woodywyatt Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 I'm based in the Canary Islands and taking my bass back to the UK in a few weeks to sell. I can't say the name of the bass for fear of Topic deletion I'm not trying to push the sale here just looking best place to advertise online in the UK before I fly back. Want to avoid eBay costs! Quote
Hobbayne Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 Probably ebay or get a store to sell it on your behalf. If its what I think it is, then you cant sell it on here. Quote
Machines Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 You can sell it. Ignore the mods I always have done. Quote
woodywyatt Posted April 1, 2015 Author Posted April 1, 2015 Hobbayne - yes it is what you think it is! Just that I noticed you're not allowed to even mention the word Ri.......r Quote
CamdenRob Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 Gumtree isn't a bad shout... Depends on the value of the bass you are selling. You'd stand as much chance of selling a bass on gumtree as here if it's a lower value or popular style insturment. If it's a fodera etc or anything niche you'll stand a better chance of shifting it here. Quote
CamdenRob Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) [quote name='woodywyatt' timestamp='1427875490' post='2735203'] Hobbayne - yes it is what you think it is! Just that I noticed you're not allowed to even mention the word Ri.......r [/quote] oh christ it's one of those... Whatever you do don't start a thread about why your selling it... Edited April 1, 2015 by CamdenRob Quote
woodywyatt Posted April 1, 2015 Author Posted April 1, 2015 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1427875589' post='2735205'] oh christ it's one of those... Whatever you do don't start a thread about why your selling it... [/quote] haha! Yeah..I'll try not to Quote
BigRedX Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 If it's the real thing and not a copy then TBH eBay is your best bet. Even after eBay and PayPal fees you'll still be paying out less then the commission most musical instrument shops will want to sell it for you. The bass remains in possession until it is sold and therefore you don't have to risk it getting accidentally damaged while it's on display in the shop. And probably most important of all you reach a far larger audience of potential buyers than anywhere else (and more so if you are prepared to ship abroad) including this forum. Quote
woodywyatt Posted April 1, 2015 Author Posted April 1, 2015 Good point regarding eBay fees. (Yeah its the real deal btw). I did consider music shop while browsing this morning but they take a fair old chunk Quote
karlfer Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 There are some good Facebook pages/groups where you can sell gear free. They have been ok for me, for example I couldn't sell my Thumb here but it went quickly on FB. UK Bass gear for sale trade, Bass market UK etc. Quote
woodywyatt Posted April 1, 2015 Author Posted April 1, 2015 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1427889267' post='2735461'] There are some good Facebook pages/groups where you can sell gear free. They have been ok for me, for example I couldn't sell my Thumb here but it went quickly on FB. UK Bass gear for sale trade, Bass market UK etc. [/quote] Ok great cheers will take a look, hopefully it'll shift pretty quick. Got my eye on the new US Geddy Quote
Bassman Steve Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 Drop John Hall a line and explain what you want to do and see if he'll buy it back off you. :-) Quote
simonlittle Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1427889267' post='2735461'] There are some good Facebook pages/groups where you can sell gear free. They have been ok for me, for example I couldn't sell my Thumb here but it went quickly on FB. UK Bass gear for sale trade, Bass market UK etc. [/quote] What Karlfer said! I sold my Warwick through one of those groups last week. Very easy and totally free of course... Quote
woodywyatt Posted April 1, 2015 Author Posted April 1, 2015 [quote name='simonlittle' timestamp='1427897767' post='2735606'] What Karlfer said! I sold my Warwick through one of those groups last week. Very easy and totally free of course... [/quote] Yup think that's the way I'll go first. Thanks all. Keep your eye on that sometime next month whoever is interested in buying a - you know what Quote
PlungerModerno Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 I'd imagine eBay and other sites will host an add - but the fees will vary. Unlike our beloved Basschat - the fee isn't reasonable on some of them, so as you already know - do yer homework. GLWTS! Quote
PauBass Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1427889267' post='2735461'] There are some good Facebook pages/groups where you can sell gear free. They have been ok for me, for example I couldn't sell my Thumb here but it went quickly on FB. UK Bass gear for sale trade, Bass market UK etc. [/quote] Yes, why not try the Bass Players Market UK?...Click on my signature below Quote
woodywyatt Posted April 2, 2015 Author Posted April 2, 2015 Done. Cheers! I'll be sticking the Ric on there next month. Ooops! I said it. Quote
Hobbayne Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 [quote name='woodywyatt' timestamp='1427974099' post='2736492'] Done. Cheers! I'll be sticking the Ric on there next month. Ooops! I said it. [/quote] Dont worry, I dont think anyone heard! Quote
karlfer Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 I've sold my last two unmentionables on there, both of them to BC members. [quote name='PauBass' timestamp='1427933725' post='2736139'] Yes, why not try the Bass Players Market UK?...Click on my signature below [/quote] Quote
ChunkyMunky Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 [quote name='PauBass' timestamp='1427933725' post='2736139'] Yes, why not try the Bass Players Market UK?...Click on my signature below [/quote] I've had a lot of luck there thanks to his group! I managed to sell my Musicman Bongo within a week. Quote
simonlittle Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1427889267' post='2735461'] There are some good Facebook pages/groups where you can sell gear free. They have been ok for me, for example I couldn't sell my Thumb here but it went quickly on FB. UK Bass gear for sale trade, Bass market UK etc. [/quote] +1 on the Facebook pages. Bass Players Market UK and Bass Players Sell - Buy - Swap - UK only are the best for me. I've sold a stack of gear over the last few months; basses, cabs and fx and advertised here and in Facebook. Sold everything but one fx rack via the Facebook pages. Highly recommended and it's completely free! Quote
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