ianrendall Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Recently, I sold a bass on eBay. No problems, money received, both parties happy etc. However, today I noticed the very same bass up for sale again (not by the person who bought it from me). It’s set at way too high a price IMO but that’s not all. They have used my pictures and the text from my original listing, with the exception of the pics and text that details the very obvious cosmetic paint damage. There probably isn’t much I can do but it does irk me https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F152932727384 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 God is for me? Really?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Report him to eBay. He's got a great user name hasn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Isn't it a nazi username ? Gott mit mir... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 I asked the seller about this. They replied: We are an eBay Shop ....nothing more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrendall Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 I have reported but I don’t think there is much to be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrendall Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 Would anyone here do me a favour and ask the seller if there are any bumps or dings on the bass? I have photographic evidence that there are a few. Be interested to know the response... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 I have asked for some images of the back of the body, let's see if he actually has the bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 They do have some nice, if not slightly over-priced, gear in the shop, especially of you're after a Strat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 (edited) Not sure what the issue is here other than the ommision of the details of the damage. Unless you copyrighted the photos and wording in your listing it is just part of the age of the internet alongside good old fashioned capitalism Edited March 14, 2018 by dyerseve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrendall Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 9 minutes ago, dyerseve said: Not sure what the issue is here other than the ommision of the details of the damage. Unless you copyrighted the photos and wording in your listing it is just part of the age of the internet alongside good old fashioned capitalism No issue really. Just interested to see what others think. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 16 minutes ago, ianrendall said: No issue really. Just interested to see what others think. X Mind you it depends if they had haggled you down on price with some sob story or told you it was bass of their dreams blah blah blah then I would certainly understand it leaving a sour taste in your mouth. Recently I have had to separate buyers agree a deal with me on one if my items for sale here on BC only for neither one to follow through with the deal or even bother contacting me to say they are no longer interested. Even after I message them to ask if they still intend to go through with the purchase, they still don't even bother to reply. I can see they have been online several times since I sent my message so they are clearly just ignoring me and too bloody rude to have the decency to let me know they are no longer interested. Now that really irks me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 That's just plain rude.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 I'm just gobsmacked it happened twice with the same item. I understend people change their minds but it is no effort to let the seller know as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustandbarley Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Not the first time this has happened with this particular seller. I'm in the market for a fretless and was watching this Fender American Fretless Jazz bass built from parts which also had damage mentioned in the listing (and is honestly shown in the original sellers pictures) The bass was bought then re-advertised with copied pictures and the description amended to omit the details about the damage and that it's a bitsa. The pictures of the damage have also been omitted. If you think it's ok for someone to profit from this type of deceit, whilst promoting themselves "As a premiere authority on vintage, new, and used music equipment" that's for you. Not every buyer would realise that the bass should be strung through the body for it to be original??? (is that right?) 17 hours ago, ianrendall said: There probably isn’t much I can do but it does irk me Yes, it's pretty poor behaviour at best. Stay safe folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 1 hour ago, dustandbarley said: Not the first time this has happened with this particular seller. I'm in the market for a fretless and was watching this Fender American Fretless Jazz bass built from parts which also had damage mentioned in the listing (and is honestly shown in the original sellers pictures) The bass was bought then re-advertised with copied pictures and the description amended to omit the details about the damage and that it's a bitsa. The pictures of the damage have also been omitted. If you think it's ok for someone to profit from this type of deceit, whilst promoting themselves "As a premiere authority on vintage, new, and used music equipment" that's for you. Yes, it's pretty poor behaviour at best. Stay safe folks. No i do not think that is ok as i stated in my original post. I am not happy that the seller has ommitted details especialy about the damage. Now that you have revealed the seller has a history of deceiving buyers I think ebay should be made aware and provide them with as much detail as possible to help build a case against the seller. However, I otherwise am happy for anyone to buy whatever they like and try and make money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustandbarley Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 29 minutes ago, dyerseve said: No i do not think that is ok as i stated in my original post. I am not happy that the seller has ommitted details especialy about the damage. Now that you have revealed the seller has a history of deceiving buyers I think ebay should be made aware and provide them with as much detail as possible to help build a case against the seller. However, I otherwise am happy for anyone to buy whatever they like and try and make money. Super sorry dude, it was a figurative "you" I was addressing, definitely not you my friend. Many apologies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 13 hours ago, dyerseve said: Recently I have had to separate buyers agree a deal with me on one if my items for sale here on BC only for neither one to follow through with the deal or even bother contacting me to say they are no longer interested. Even after I message them to ask if they still intend to go through with the purchase, they still don't even bother to reply. I can see they have been online several times since I sent my message so they are clearly just ignoring me and too bloody rude to have the decency to let me know they are no longer interested. Now that really irks me! You're not the only one. I've had this happen many times over the years. Ignorant onanists Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 26 minutes ago, dustandbarley said: Super sorry dude, it was a figurative "you" I was addressing, definitely not you my friend. Many apologies no worries mate, my reply could have been worded better too TBH. All good and apologies to the OP for hijacking his thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 24 minutes ago, fleabag said: You're not the only one. I've had this happen many times over the years. Ignorant onanists I think they should be named and shamed or at least have a section of the feedback forum where you can list serial offenders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Reply from seller this afternoon: hello mate , the back is not bad I dont have photos , the black color is hard to see painting little things Amazing Bass USA Fender , massive sound So do they actually have the bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Send them an invoice for the use of your photography. £150 per image used should be about right. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 12 hours ago, dyerseve said: I think they should be named and shamed or at least have a section of the feedback forum where you can list serial offenders Yes please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 would love to but not sure the mods would be thrilled about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrendall Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 21 hours ago, Roger2611 said: Reply from seller this afternoon: hello mate , the back is not bad I dont have photos , the black color is hard to see painting little things Amazing Bass USA Fender , massive sound So do they actually have the bass? Here are the ‘omitted’ photos that I took when I owned the bass that clearly show paint damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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