PaulWarning Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Not advocating it but I've had non payment on two things I was selling on ebay recently, ebay didn't seem bothered in the slightest, more interested in making sure I relisted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mentalextra Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Do what every other ebay bidder does when suffering buyers remorse and blame it on having your account 'hacked'? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 The dog did it, the kid did it, i was ill and not in control, since bidding i've been involved in a bizarre yachting accident, i had a brain transplant the day before, the list goes on After 14 years on there, i've heard them all 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Pfft. Tell the seller sorry you don't want it, all he has to do is click a button and relist it for free. If the auction win made you feel a bit sick, that's your gut telling you not to buy it, I'd listen to it. You'll only feel like a plonker if you buy it and you don't really want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJpullchord Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 I won a lefty bass a few months ago. I paid for it but far too ashamed to pick it up. Beer eh. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftybassman392 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 TBF I'm a bit dissapointed that several BC members seem to be seriously advocating pulling out of a contract you've committed yourself to. If it was another BC member you'd stiffed (might yet be for all anybody knows) I'll bet it would be a different story. 'Man up, pay up and deal with it' would be my advice. 15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Only win the sh*t you want 😂😂😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Buy it. Lots of reasons, primarily - you wanted it enough to bid on it. You got a bargain, it's gorgeous, you might surprise yourself & really take to a 6, and if not you will easily be able to get your money back, might even make a small profit. Just pay the dude & post the NBD thread already! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) - Edited March 3, 2022 by Jus Lukin 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 4 hours ago, Monkey Steve said: as an aside, I do quite often toy with the idea of getting a dirt cheap instrument on eBay, just to try something new, the idea being that I can always upgrade to a better one if I take to it but avoid having chucked a load of cash at something I didn't really get on with it A sixer would probably fall into that category (also an 8 string (2x4) or a fretless) Think there's a bloke on here selling one..... Or will be soon 😉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 I bought an “as is” 89 SR1000 over the weekend with (potentially) a borked truss rod and blown preamp... from Japan. I think it was the free shipping which pushed me to do it. That and the bottle of wine. Hey, nobody forced me to drink it, so it’s all on me. If you buy it, pay for it and you and the seller get on with your lives. Very simple. I’d love to know what percentage of ebay purchases are fuelled by booze 😂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Think I just found the listing and it looks like a corker. Even if it's sits on a stand for a while I really don't think you can lose money on it - it is definitely worth £250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 This one? For £250?! no way. I took one in trade and sold it for £450. nice basses, just didn’t get on with Sixers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Buy it, try it, if you don't like it someone else will have it for that money. Although on the flipside I've had sellers cancel transactions when they don't get what they'd hoped for in the bidding - despite having been paid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 5 hours ago, Ricky 4000 said: ... like an undampened B string! 😄 Ah, you’ve heard me play 5s! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 2 hours ago, fleabag said: The dog did it, the kid did it, i was ill and not in control, since bidding i've been involved in a bizarre yachting accident, i had a brain transplant the day before, the list goes on After 14 years on there, i've heard them all One hand-wringing wail-mail I got was 'I bought it on my girlfriend's account and she won't let me pay for it!!' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 If a BTB is good enough for Dave Swift.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 47 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: This one? For £250?! no way. I took one in trade and sold it for £450. nice basses, just didn’t get on with Sixers. That’s the one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 8 minutes ago, MoJo said: That’s the one Go for it - you’ll only make the same back, or even profit. you could re-list for £300 with shipping as an option and you’d get it back. £250 is cheap, you’ve fell lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 22 minutes ago, MoJo said: That’s the one 13 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: £250 is cheap, you’ve fell lucky Formby: Ee! It's turned out nice again! 3 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastodon2 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) I don't understand why you put a bid in if you didn't want to buy it. You saw the reserve wasn't met, thought you'd be "safe" with a low bid and ended up winning. What were you trying to achieve? Time to man up and pay the bill, if you don't like it then just sell it. The other members here advocating people pulling out of paying to get of having to buy the thing is a bit sad to see. Dreamers and fantasy buyers who can't or dont actually come up with the money are a total pain, the seller shouldn't have to have their time wasted. Edited July 3, 2019 by Mastodon2 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Sixers always remind me of this guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Andrew GOUCHÉ is terrific on a fretted sixer, but I'm better on a s*cker fretless. 😁 I'll get my coat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 But who is the guy on the right. Ok, I'll get a second coat. 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 15 minutes ago, Mastodon2 said: I don't understand why you put a bid in if you didn't want to buy it. You saw the reserve wasn't met, thought you'd be "safe" with a low bid and ended up winning. What were you trying to achieve? Time to man up and pay the bill, if you don't like it then just sell it. The other members here advocating people pulling out of paying to get of having to buy the thing is a bit sad to see. Dreamers and fantasy buyers who can't or dont actually come up with the money are a total pain, the seller shouldn't have to have their time wasted. Totally agree with this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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