Jesso Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 Sorry for the thread hijack, but heres a nerdy question. In those lovely photos I notice that the holes where the ashtrays would go are devoid of screws. Is there some reason people don't just leave the screws in the holes when they take the ashtrays off for safekeeping? Surely the screws would look better than just empty holes?
civilian_project Posted July 16, 2009 Author Posted July 16, 2009 [quote name='Jesso' post='542769' date='Jul 16 2009, 10:43 PM']Sorry for the thread hijack, but heres a nerdy question. In those lovely photos I notice that the holes where the ashtrays would go are devoid of screws. Is there some reason people don't just leave the screws in the holes when they take the ashtrays off for safekeeping? Surely the screws would look better than just empty holes?[/quote] dunno. however the ashtrays are included...........WITH screws lol
civilian_project Posted July 18, 2009 Author Posted July 18, 2009 okay ebay is on hold for a couple of days as Wateroftyne has the bass for a few days............................................third time lucky eh? hahaha maybe this'll perk peoples interest?
civilian_project Posted July 19, 2009 Author Posted July 19, 2009 bump bump bumpity bump okay last one i promise off to ebay tommorow.........................
warwickhunt Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 [quote name='civilian_project' post='427891' date='Mar 7 2009, 11:47 AM']fair enough i suppose. I cant take less than 1700 as i'd be losing out quite a bit. As i say though thats at very least what they're going for on the bay. I wouldnt have been offended. I'm too stupid[/quote] Ouch! Not quite the £1700 you'd hoped for?
civilian_project Posted August 23, 2009 Author Posted August 23, 2009 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='577655' date='Aug 22 2009, 03:40 PM']Ouch! Not quite the £1700 you'd hoped for? [/quote] nope lol............... i knocked it down to 1400 then it went for 1200 on the bay. looks like the markets just not up at the moment. someone got a great bass at a very low price. lol now.................................. what do i want................................... well a p-bass and maybe something else
wateroftyne Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-FENDER-USA-CUSTOM-SHOP-HEAVY-RELIC-64-JAZZ-BASS_W0QQitemZ130326960235QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item1e5817986b&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14"]This fella works fast...[/url]
Noisyjon Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 Is it only me that this sort of thing makes me feel a little angry? I know it's the way of the world and all that, but still
warwickhunt Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='579842' date='Aug 25 2009, 08:54 AM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-FENDER-USA-CUSTOM-SHOP-HEAVY-RELIC-64-JAZZ-BASS_W0QQitemZ130326960235QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item1e5817986b&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14"]This fella works fast...[/url][/quote] Fair does, the guy has fitted a couple new knobs!
dannybuoy Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 [quote name='civilian_project' post='542509' date='Jul 16 2009, 07:07 PM']okay definately the last bump for this then its going on ebay on saturday. i've also got a jack casady for sale and an 80's trace elliot head for sale but cant be bothered to set up threads lol nevermind![/quote] There's a couple of people looking for Jack Casadys in the wanted section if you still have it for sale!
molan Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='579873' date='Aug 25 2009, 09:30 AM']Fair does, the guy has fitted a couple new knobs! [/quote] Wow - is that definitely the same bass? What a scam. Obviously it's not illegal to buy and sell for profit but this does seem to be taking the piss a bit!
Clarky Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 I agree its a bit eye-watering to see this sort of thing go on - that said, the dealer hasn't sold the bass, only advertised it for an ambitious price. May still be for sale in weeks/months ....
warwickhunt Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 [quote name='molan' post='579899' date='Aug 25 2009, 10:00 AM']Wow - is that definitely the same bass? What a scam. Obviously it's not illegal to buy and sell for profit but this does seem to be taking the piss a bit![/quote] Absolutely the same bass; the serial number on the neck plate and certificate tie the two together with zero doubt.
wateroftyne Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 Yep.. it's a PITA but.. wether he sells it for that price is another thing. civilian_project.. any chance you can let us know the ID of the buyer? It would be interesting to see if he does this a lot...
civilian_project Posted August 25, 2009 Author Posted August 25, 2009 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='579914' date='Aug 25 2009, 10:09 AM']Yep.. it's a PITA but.. wether he sells it for that price is another thing. civilian_project.. any chance you can let us know the ID of the buyer? It would be interesting to see if he does this a lot...[/quote] the best person to ask about this is dom mate, he sorted it for me......................... all i have to say is. you win some you...................... hang no. gutted lol i loved that bass like you wouldnt believe. bah. well p-bass time
BB2000 Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='579914' date='Aug 25 2009, 10:09 AM']Yep.. it's a PITA but.. wether he sells it for that price is another thing. civilian_project.. any chance you can let us know the ID of the buyer? It would be interesting to see if he does this a lot...[/quote] Yes, I'd like to know as well - I'd like to block him/her from bidding on any basses I put on ebay. Can't be done with these TOM types.
warwickhunt Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 Playing 'Devil's Advocate' here but it has to be said that had that guy not bid on it and won at £1200, then c_p would have gotten even less for his bass! At the end of the day c-p got the market value for his bass. ... and why block a bidder who may well bump up the final sale price of your item? Just sayin.
molan Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 I asked him some questions about it - he wasn't very friendly TBH. If he responds to everyone like that it won't help him sell it.
Platypus Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 Can't understand why people get upset by this transaction. eBay is a marketplace pure and simple, not some kind of club. The guy saw what he felt was a bargain, put his money down and hopes to make a profit on the sale (less about 10% for fees) This is what many people do on the 'Bay Is it any different to you taking you bass to a bass retailer selling it to them and they putting it in the window at at a good markup or selling your car to a main dealer, for that matter? When people buy on Basschat any then attempt to turn a quick profit, here or elsewhere, thats a very different thing, in my view
civilian_project Posted August 25, 2009 Author Posted August 25, 2009 [quote name='Platypus' post='580688' date='Aug 25 2009, 07:48 PM']Can't understand why people get upset by this transaction. eBay is a marketplace pure and simple, not some kind of club. The guy saw what he felt was a bargain, put his money down and hopes to make a profit on the sale (less about 10% for fees) This is what many people do on the 'Bay Is it any different to you taking you bass to a bass retailer selling it to them and they putting it in the window at at a good markup or selling your car to a main dealer, for that matter? When people buy on Basschat any then attempt to turn a quick profit, here or elsewhere, thats a very different thing, in my view[/quote] we believe it or not i agree. basschat i see more as players buying for use where i see the bay as a market nothing more.
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