Harryburke14 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Hi all, me again, So after putting up an "items wanted" ad, our very own Outsider70 pointed me in the direction of Cash Converters who have the exact bass I want at a very reasonable price. However, the bass is in Tyneside and I'm in Birmingham, so it would have to be shipped. Anyone have any experience of doing this? I really want this bass but am worried that it would be damaged in transit, as it is a Thunderbird and they have something of a reputation for damage during transport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesb Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Just had a look. They can't even spell it correctly so that tells you something. I bought a telecaster online from CC which was a good guitar but had obviously come straight from a smackheads layer into the shop and then to me without any attempt to prepare it for sale i.e. clean it! It was disgusting. Don't let that put you off though, just be aware that they get stuff in and get it out asap. Bargains can be had... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) I've had a couple of things from their main competitor, Cash Generator - a drum machine by post on eBay, and an audio interface from their local branch. In both cases I got about 10% off the asking price, one by making a 'best offer', the other by pulling out cash. So yes, definitely bargains to be had. Edited February 23, 2017 by JapanAxe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Never seen any bargains on the CC website most of the stuff is over priced sh*te Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryburke14 Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 If all else fails they're on Amazon for £329.99. Still, if I could save 120 smackeroons I'd rather do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Harry . Bought twice from CC. 1st was left propped outside my front door. Bass shaped object,made from miles of black bags and tape marked "fragile". Bass was unscathed but I lived ground floor in a close with no locked entrance. Folk would nip in off the street for a piss. Courier was at fault but I complained to CC anyway. Got email and letter apologising and saying they'd dropped the courier. City Link went bust couple of month later. 2nd time was last month. Reminded them about the last time and they said "it's OK,we use Parcelforce". Came home to find a large box wrapped in bin bags outside the door. Again no security entrance. Again courier at fault. No problems from CC,both basses were as advertised and reasonably well packed.Second one was better,waterproof wrap -cardboard box - buublewrapped bass. It's just the bloody couriers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 [quote name='Meddle' timestamp='1487880852' post='3243904'] I've bought a Cort bass from Cash Converters. It was shipped wrapped up in a bin bag. No extra padding beyond, I think, a single layer of bubble wrap. Because it was sold as used with finish marks, it is impossible to say what dings and dents were picked up on the road. I also bought a used Harley Benton Tele from Ebay, and I'm 99% sure it was the same outfit. Tele arrived in a bin bag as well! [/quote] I bought a bass off here and it arrived in a thick bin bag. Anyone could tell it was an instrument inside. The condition it arrived in was as described in the ad. Made me think that it was treated with more respect as the courier 'knew' what it was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) I've also bought a bass from CC or CG. Sorry cant remember which one. Like others have stated, it may as well have been wrapped in tissue paper when you see the amount of effort their packing dept put in to actually packing. When I say ' packing ' i'm actually doing stand up comedy Edited February 23, 2017 by fleabag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChunkyMunky Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 https://webshop.cashconverters.co.uk/auction-item/1418379/ibanez-btb556-6-string-bass Well, that's a bargain off the bat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzoid Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Bought a Hohner Jack from CC once - wouldn't buy from them again. Packaging was ok - at least it came in a box, but not much in the way of packaging materials inside. Bass wasn't really as described but good enough that I didn't send it back (though probably should have done). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tugmonkey Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I've never bought anything from them online, but from my experience in stores they are a right dodgy bunch, I wouldn't trust them as far as I could throw them, but that's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 horrible company. Round our way we call them Crack Converter's.. Many a smack head visits it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I did once. The bass was wrapped in tons of bubble wrap. No box... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I brought a lovely Tokai 335 in a battered but functional hard case for £200.00 the guitar was mint the case was fine, it was delivered pretty well wrapped, no complaints from me, I sold the guitar on a week later for £325.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryburke14 Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 So mostly negative experiences but no one's had a bass come to them in pieces. I suppose that's something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 (edited) I bought a guitar from their website last year since it was what I wanted at a surprisingly reasonable price. But I wasn't sure about the colour since the shade looked a little off, and I had the same slightly negative view of CC as most do, so I emailed about it, The woman who replied from the shop was very helpful, sent more pics and answered my questions, provided the serial number (which all checked out with fender and no google hits saying it had been stolen) and told me how it would be shipped. I bought it and 2 days later there was a courier at the door with a perfectly lovely guitar in a practically new gator hardcase (which the ad had mentioned) Also bought a Warwick from there a few years back but that was all in store- needed a clean and new strings and after playing it discovered that the active circuit was buggered but I don't use active 'lectrics so wasn't an issue for me. They had a gigbag in the shop so just popped it in that and included it with the price I think the quality of what you get depends far more on whoever took it into the shop than CC themselves, guitars are just like any other piece of stock to them. And how well wrapped/shipped depends one the individual in the shop and if they have a guitar case/carry bag lying around they can send it in (maybe worth an ask?) but overall nothing to complain about in my experience Edited February 24, 2017 by lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I bought a rick copy from them. Turned up in a plastic bin bag but otherwise alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 have you already pulled the trigger on this? i had a look on their website but couldn't see an epiphone (if that's what you're still after), if its still available then it won't be a million miles from me, might be able to act as a middle man, if it's the newcastle branch then they have been known to knock money off in the store, easy enough to pack it up and send it down to you. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 and now i find it! wallsend store, not a million miles away PM me if you're still interested Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 [quote name='julesb' timestamp='1487880608' post='3243901'] Just had a look. They can't even spell it correctly so that tells you something. I bought a telecaster online from CC which was a good guitar but had obviously come straight from a smackheads layer into the shop and then to me without any attempt to prepare it for sale i.e. clean it! It was disgusting. Don't let that put you off though, just be aware that they get stuff in and get it out asap. Bargains can be had... [/quote] Um, did you know that you can't spell "lair"? Just pulling your leg, heeheehee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryburke14 Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 [quote name='Matt P' timestamp='1488039405' post='3245313'] and now i find it! wallsend store, not a million miles away PM me if you're still interested Matt [/quote] PM'd you mate. Very nice of you to offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryburke14 Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 If anyone is from Tyneside, or traveling from Newcastle down to Birmingham in the nearish future, I would wire you the money to go into the shop and buy it, and then pay for you to post it to the second city. Still dont want to risk postage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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