bubinga5 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Ive looked. I cant find one. Talk Bass is a treasure trove of amazing second hand basses, but too far away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Define 'better'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 In the UK - no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 [quote name='Machines' timestamp='1501164241' post='3342986'] Define 'better'. [/quote] More basses for sale within a forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 If it's a specific model then there will probably be a Facebook group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 eBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I don't know about "better" but Facebook has groups that sell in Marketplace, and then there is Reverb, EBay and Gumtree. Those are the ones I look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 [quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1501164852' post='3342994'] More basses for sale within a forum. [/quote] Then no. BC has been here over 10 years and established the largest and most diverse independent marketplace in the UK, if not Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 It just goes to show how different we all are. In my entire life, I've only ever put in ads for two items (a couple of PC sound cards I'd received in error, and a now redundant RC system, both on 'LeBonCoin', the equivalent of Gumtree...). If neither had been bought, I'd have been just as happy. I'd never even consider selling any of my gear; all was bought (mostly second-hand...) exactly because I wanted it, and still do..! It's true that I've bought a few items from ads in the BC Marketplace, but I certainly don't consider it to be, for me, a major feature; in fact, if I wasn't a Mod there, I'd probably never see any ads at all (and miss out on the few purchases I've made there..!)..! Just not the 'commercial' type, I suppose..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Maybe it's different if you're mainly a buyer or a seller. I only ever sell stuff, I tend to buy brand new. Recently sold my Warwick Thumb on BC and had no problems at all... it went in a week at a price that (I hope) bother buyer and seller were happy with. If I was looking for a second hand item I'd post a wanted ad and see what happened. I only joined to sell my bass... but got a bit caught up in it since then and resisting the resulting GAS... so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawelG Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I don't think there is a better one in Europe. There is a forum in Germany https://www.bassic.de/ - the community is a lot smaller and people who advertise on Basschat - very often put their gear up on there too. You can find some really nice basses there, for a decent price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 (edited) [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1501169476' post='3343043'] Bigger maybe. Better? Not sure about that at all. [/quote] From my personal experience of selling on Basschat and on eBay, I'd much rather sell on eBay. The immeasurably bigger audience far outweighs any other problems I have encountered. Edited July 27, 2017 by BigRedX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1501174053' post='3343107'] From my personal experience of selling on Basschat and on eBay, I'd much rather sell on eBay. The immeasurably bigger audience far outweighs any other problems I have encountered. [/quote] I have to agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 The various Facebook groups Ive found to be very useful.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassatnight Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Basschat used to be a great place to buy or sell gear 8-10 years ago and I made a lot of bass playing buddies through sales but as it grew in popularity, so did the amount of time wasters and jokers who think helpful comments about the gear your selling flourished. I used to buy and sell a lot on here about 7 years ago but just got fed up with meaningless messages and comments that potentially scupper your sale with personal unhelpful opinions. But having said that it's still a great place for more realistic prices as opposed to eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 In the last 3 weeks I sold 2 basses and 1 amp on Gumtree. The only reason for selling on there was it was to local people who can come to my place and try the gear out, make sure they are happy with it and pay cash. Saves me any hassle with couriers and any associated problems. Having said that, there is some "interesting" characters on Gumtree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Over the last 15 or so years I have bought and sold somewhere in the region of £25k worth of items on eBay. I've had a couple of problems but nothing so bad that it would make me stop using the site for either buying or selling. I do think it helps if your buying and selling interests fall outside of the mainstream. Certainly when you sell, the people interested in your items tend to be more serious if it's something a bit more unusual than a Fender-alike bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1501167447' post='3343025'] eBay [/quote]I. Would have to agree with this I have been messed about on bc that much that I have given up selling basses and bigger items on the site it's not the sites fault but like every thing the site has grown and thus more idiots and lowballers on the site I'd rather pay the eBay fees and still get the same amount of money or more than I would on bc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1501229091' post='3343386'] Over the last 15 or so years I have bought and sold somewhere in the region of £25k worth of items on eBay. [/quote] I've just had a look and in the 15 years I have been on Ebay I have sold £38,520.42 worth of stuff. Mainly basses, amps & cabs. That's ridiculous and made worse by the fact that I've sold a lot of stuff on here as well. Probably another £5-10,000 worth. Not to mention Bumtree sales I think they all have their uses for different purposes. I think here is the best for UK & European stuff, Ebay for worldwide and Gumtree for things that are too large to post. Edited July 28, 2017 by Delberthot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 eBay better for buying, I find. You can get lucky. On here, people tend to be more knowledgeable about the value of what they have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksterphil Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 eBay is best for picking stuff up on the cheap if you're prepared to wait, but it's also ok for me for selling stuff, just need to be very accurate about descriptions. I've found Facebook very good for selling pedals and also cheaper guitars. Never had much luck selling on Gumtree, but have bought a few things. I've bought and sold gear and basses on here and never had any problems...and met some nice people along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkgod Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) My secret weapon ( apart from the obvious, hubba hubba hubba) is adverts ie in Ireland you can get some great basses on there. For eg, if someone is VERY QUICK...! ! ! and if i had the cash spare it would be in my room right now ready ?? there is a super rare G&L L2000E on there, looks effin amazin, one of about 5 in the uk that i have seen in 20 years, rarer than chickin lips, hens teeth, drummers with good timing no pushing , no pushing please......here ya go... [url="http://www.adverts.ie/electric-basses/g-l-2000-e-series-bass-82/11425287."]http://www.adverts.i...ss-82/11425287.[/url] ( let me know if you get it to add the the G&L L2000E porn thred, ) also seen a very good hand made wal copy, im sure there is a guy in ireland making them ? anyone know ? quick check there is 2,309 under bass ( including other junk) [url="http://www.adverts.ie/for-sale/q_bass/"]http://www.adverts.ie/for-sale/q_bass/[/url] Edited August 7, 2017 by funkgod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 (edited) Somebody sent me details of this forum/site when I was looking for something specific. Some really nice gear available. [url="https://www.zikinf.com/annonces/liste.php?rub=7"]https://www.zikinf.c...liste.php?rub=7[/url] Edit: [b]DON'T LOOK!!![/b] I will not be held responsible for your GAS when you see what's available here. I'm having GAS issues and I really don't need anything! Edited August 6, 2017 by TheGreek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 That link is dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkgod Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 and funny enough there is a wal pro on adverts IE bit expensive tho ! [url="http://www.adverts.ie/for-sale/q_bass/"]http://www.adverts.ie/for-sale/q_bass/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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