Downunderwonder Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 (edited) As the owner of far more gear than I really need here are my rules: Everyone starts with a score of zero. For every amp or bass you divest you score +1. But any purchase gets you -2. The goal is to finish 2022 at +1 or better. A score of 0 is an honorable mention. -1 and you weren't trying hard enough and are barred from 2023 entry. This thread is for the trying to divest. So far it's still 2021 so I am good by default as is everyone else who wants in. Not to detract from the non accumulation thread! This commemorates my 1st year at BC where my sense of humour is appreciated as delivered. And btw, downunder it's under 3 hours to HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Edited December 31, 2021 by Downunderwonder Fixed up mmixfudded rules. Hey, it's NYE here! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 (edited) I think I get that. Go on, I'm in. I'm retired with little else to either do or spend my lolly on so I'm expecting an appalling score, but Inp ought to try and be sensible. I can only play one at a time, after all. Edited December 31, 2021 by Bassfinger Y fronts slipped down 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Nah, Im keeping all my preciouses. They're mine and they will stay that way.🤗 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Hmm. I'm moving to a significantly smaller house in 2022 and need to consolidate. As the owner of two basses, one amp head and two cabs I'm not sure I have much chance of competing despite my intention to keep one bass and offload the rest. I recently donated a small bass practice amp and a small guitar amp to a local school. Do I get bonus points for that? Oh, and Happy New Year to you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 33 minutes ago, Nicko said: Hmm. I'm moving to a significantly smaller house in 2022 and need to consolidate. As the owner of two basses, one amp head and two cabs I'm not sure I have much chance of competing despite my intention to keep one bass and offload the rest. I recently donated a small bass practice amp and a small guitar amp to a local school. Do I get bonus points for that? Oh, and Happy New Year to you. Ok, +1 for your enthusiasm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 That's how my gear purchasing always works. I play a similar version of the game called poverty, where I can't afford to buy anything unless I sell something first. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 18 hours ago, Old Horse Murphy said: So I had 2 basses and a guitar arrive in 31st, just in the nick of time to count as 2021 purchases. 2021 was a lost cause in terms of GAS so I figured sneaking a few more in wouldn't really matter. On the plus side, I also sold a bass the same day. I also paid for a bass from EBay on the 30th that's due to arrive early next week, but according to the rules that's all okay 😂 All in, I'm still down in terms of number of instruments and well up on the amount I recouped from selling vs. what I spent, which by some twisted logic makes me a good boy. 5 minutes ago, Al Krow said: There's a back story here about "sharing" (ok selling at no loss and getting free rental) a bit of kit with a mate in dire need of an LS2 (back in Nov 2020, in fact) that I wasn't particularly intending to move on. Although I should really have questioned his "dire need" given that it was the middle of a pandemic? When one came up a couple of hours back, it seemed sensible to get around to replacing it. Case for the defence / technical get out / appeal for leniency: 1. The Boss LS2 isn't an effects pedal as such is it - it's just a bit of fancy wiring in a box? 2. Everyone should have an LS2 if they have several pedals - it's a bit like getting a pedal board, just helps you organise your pedals. 3. Seems harsh that I'm being penalised for helping a BC mate out: this should be applauded and not a cause for being cast out? 4. I'm just replacing a bit of kit that I had previously and not really trying something new (third time lucky with this one). All of which... I guess the counter might be that: "you're talking bollox, as usual, Al Krow. You're out." Which, dammit, would probably be entirely fair. HNY BC'ers! 😊 You two might have more luck finishing the year as winners here. Sell two but buy one is all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pods Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 I've had it already. One Cali76CB on route for tomorrow. -2 already 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 On 03/01/2022 at 20:58, 2pods said: I've had it already. One Cali76CB on route for tomorrow. -2 already 😁 Not sure that counts as that is a requisite piece of kit IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 I left it at basses and amps. Baby steps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 One of my basses will be collected Thursday. I'll be listing my amp and cabs shortly. I'm currently +2 😇 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Finally finished the planned offloading of equipment and I'm now +4 for the year. Fender American Special Precision sold in February Markbass Blackline 250 turned out to have developed a fault and was given away (technically I sold the soft carry case and included the amp for free) in July Markbass 102P traveller was collected today I must say that the BC marketplace is an absolutely fantastic way to trade. All the people I've had dealings with have been thoroughly decent and there's been no messing around at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 God loves you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 2 hours ago, nilorius said: God loves you. He should love me more. I completely forgot I offloaded an Ashdown Mi10 in April. So I'm +5 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 8 minutes ago, Nicko said: He should love me more. I completely forgot I offloaded an Ashdown Mi10 in April. So I'm +5 😀 Too much is never too good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted December 27, 2022 Author Share Posted December 27, 2022 Never got much traction on this. I am pretty safely scoring a big donut having not bought anything or sold anything this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 Sold only one item - Hartke LX5500 amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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