Piers_Williamson Posted March 31, 2021 Posted March 31, 2021 Vive la difference! (Joke! I'm really sorry the sale fell through, but it's a really good example of the mess we have got ourselves into) 1 1
Mickb1773 Posted March 31, 2021 Author Posted March 31, 2021 Have to agree Piers ,it has kinda killed the Eu/uk second hand market and kinda left the new instruments market as it was.But it’s done now so we will have to get on with it ... I doubt the second hand bass market was high up on the list for the Brexit trade talks 😄 1
Piers_Williamson Posted March 31, 2021 Posted March 31, 2021 It's a bit like Bass Chat's version of the National Gallery, that we really want all of Pete's babies to come to/stay in the UK. Perhaps hopeful UK owners of Wals could now apply to the National Lottery for grants. Now that would turbo-charge second hand prices! GLWTS 1
silverfoxnik Posted April 11, 2021 Posted April 11, 2021 On 31/03/2021 at 20:40, Piers_Williamson said: It's a bit like Bass Chat's version of the National Gallery, that we really want all of Pete's babies to come to/stay in the UK. Perhaps hopeful UK owners of Wals could now apply to the National Lottery for grants. Now that would turbo-charge second hand prices! GLWTS Great idea... About time 'all things bass' , especially world leading craftsmanship, got the recognition it deserves in this country !! 😁 GLWTS by the way.. 👍 2
overdriver Posted April 11, 2021 Posted April 11, 2021 Mickah me aul segotia, that is a beautiful thing. Hope it shifts for ya. 1
martin8708 Posted April 11, 2021 Posted April 11, 2021 Hi there , perhaps the tax laws have changed , but I thought that re-importing an item back into its country of origin was exempt from tax . Worth a look ? 1
NickA Posted April 11, 2021 Posted April 11, 2021 https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pay-less-import-duty-and-vat-when-re-importing-goods-to-the-uk-and-eu#what-you-can-claim-relief-on ..it's been away rather too long Except, special dispensation on the 3: year limit for:. "collectors’ or heritage items originally manufactured in the UK and returning from overseas after re-acquisition by a UK dealer or investor, for example collectable items of furniture or ceramics" Wals pretty collectible these days! 1
horrorshowbass Posted April 12, 2021 Posted April 12, 2021 Mick, I hope you get a buyer soon. Would Talkbass in the US be an option? Might be easier than UK currently. Reverb would alos be a good shout, loads of european stores/buyers and sellers on there.
Mickb1773 Posted April 12, 2021 Author Posted April 12, 2021 Thanks for the advice. I have it up on Facebook Wal Bass Group plus the European bass Market place for sale .. might put it up on Talkbass now that it’s back online after it’s outage cheers again
horrorshowbass Posted April 12, 2021 Posted April 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Mickb1773 said: Thanks for the advice. I have it up on Facebook Wal Bass Group plus the European bass Market place for sale .. might put it up on Talkbass now that it’s back online after it’s outage cheers again no bother I have bought a few basses on reverb also although they were squiers (not quite Wal money )
NickA Posted April 12, 2021 Posted April 12, 2021 2 hours ago, horrorshowbass said: no bother I have bought a few basses on reverb also although they were squiers (not quite Wal money ) Bought my MK2 via reverb; though I found it on the Facebook page before the buyer directed me to reverb. Only 5% Commission and all went very smoothly. The good thing, for buyers, is that the buyer pays reverb before shipping but reverb only pays the seller when it arrives. Don't know what happens if the buyer claims not to have received it... I should think this bass will sell like hotcakes to the USA, despite them having to pay sales tax AND import duty. Cheaper than a new one and no 3yr wait... plus the myth that old Wals are somehow better than new Wals.
Mickb1773 Posted May 12, 2021 Author Posted May 12, 2021 Hi all ,for those interested ,Wal are no longer accepting orders as they wait time is now over 4 years *** Please note that the demand for our basses continues to exceed our production capacity, and our delivery time has now stretched to over four years. At this moment we are no longer accepting new orders until the backlog has reduced. Please let us know if you would like us to add you to our list to contact once when we are accepting orders again
Scott Rowe Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 Is this bass still for sale? I am in the US so what would the cost be? Thanks!
mgauction Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 Scott - I just bought one from Italy late last year. Expect upwards of nearly another $1000 for shipping and duty. I was still happy😁
Scott Rowe Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 Thanks for the information. I’m still interested and Mick, can you send me an email please? Thanks!
Leombruni Posted May 24, 2021 Posted May 24, 2021 Hello would you be interested in a trade with my Fodera Richard Bona Bass? Saluti Luca
Mickb1773 Posted May 25, 2021 Author Posted May 25, 2021 (edited) Thanks for the offer but need to make cash on this one...lovely looking bass though Ciao Edited May 25, 2021 by Mickb1773
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