TheGreek Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Just been browsing the Basses for sale thread. There are some amazing basses for sale currently, in fact if you walked into a shop and found that range of quality basses you wouldn't stop talking about it. I've got a few favourites but no free cash. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 1 hour ago, TheGreek said: I've got a few favourites but no free cash. And this is the issue - no one else seems to have any either. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Honestly it feels like a waste of TIM sometimes. 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Two businesses I work with have gone into receivership this week and I’m owed money by two firms who I am taking to court. The economy is suffering and so are people. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 And compounded by the obscene soaring prices of new gear…. times are getting harder, people have less disposable income, but the prices keep rising….. I agree, there are some really beautiful basses on here (there always is), but I for one am getting less and less able to afford anything. I do love to browse and dream though, and there are tons of bargains to be had. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 The rising prices of new gear usually means the used market flourishes. Not in this scenario though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suburban Man Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 The problem as I see it, is not enough lawyers or bankers play bass. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 1 minute ago, Suburban Man said: The problem as I see it, is not enough lawyers or bankers play bass. Everyone knows bankers play guitar. 😉 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tegs07 Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 another week another ridiculous prices thread. these things don’t happen in a vacuum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nothingman Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 26 minutes ago, Suburban Man said: The problem as I see it, is not enough lawyers or bankers play bass. But I play bass. oh, you said BANKER…. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 It is crazy. I have some stuff for sale that I am almost giving away, with more in the pipeline that needs to go. Its hardly worth putting it up for sale at the moment. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) Is it the prices or is it that a lot of people are sorted for basses Edited October 20, 2023 by Reggaebass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tegs07 Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) Lack of surplus income I would think. Borrowing is getting more expensive and harder to do and inflation is still not moving in the right direction. Political unrest is not helping matters. Edited October 20, 2023 by tegs07 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 The marketplace is an odd one. From a guitar perspective, I see an awful lot of very similar kit - dozens of posts for Fender Precision and Jazz basses, along with a proliferation of Stingrays; it's almost like it's getting to the point where there needs to be sub-forums by manufacturer! The trends within the Basses For Sale threads as well...there'll be nothing for sale made by (for instance) Lakland, then there's a few for no reason. Almost as if one guy decided to sell, them several other people see that and decide to follow suit. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Paul S said: It is crazy. I have some stuff for sale that I am almost giving away, with more in the pipeline that needs to go. Its hardly worth putting it up for sale at the moment. I'm in a similar situation with nearly 20 basses and 4 or 5 complete rigs - not gigging so really don't need most of it. Selling at the moment is hard work unless you want to sell for well below the true value. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 The solution is obvious. We should all agree to stop listing gear in the Marketplace until the current glut of cheap, high-quality basses has been absorbed. What could possibly go wrong? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Paul S said: It is crazy. I have some stuff for sale that I am almost giving away, with more in the pipeline that needs to go. Its hardly worth putting it up for sale at the moment. Still got my fingers crossed for that Eros... 😏 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 42 minutes ago, Cosmo Valdemar said: Still got my fingers crossed for that Eros... 😏 That one is staying! It's all those long ones that are off. I can see you with a Thunderbird Classic Pro in white, though.... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 17 minutes ago, Paul S said: That one is staying! It's all those long ones that are off. I can see you with a Thunderbird Classic Pro in white, though.... Is that the one with a 2-piece bridge setup? 🥰 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soledad Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 3 hours ago, Maude said: Everyone knows bankers play guitar. 😉 Paul Reed Smith's core target market ... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 46 minutes ago, Paul S said: That one is staying! It's all those long ones that are off. I can see you with a Thunderbird Classic Pro in white, though.... Been there, done that 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 1 hour ago, TheGreek said: Selling at the moment is hard work unless you want to sell for well below the true value. The "True Value" of anything at any given time, especially used items, is whatever anyone is prepared to pay for it. That's not what the seller thinks it is worth, or even the classic half what it cost new. The Basschat market place while technically selling to a focused target audience, doesn't by any means reach as many people as eBay, and IME the more esoteric stuff isn't really popular on here. And if you're out gigging you'll know that bassists who know about Basschat and more importantly use the site regularly are still in the minority. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 39 minutes ago, BigRedX said: The "True Value" of anything at any given time, especially used items, is whatever anyone is prepared to pay for it. No it isn't. If I buy a vintage Fender for £500 is that it's value or it's price? If I sell it the following day for 10 times as much how did the value suddenly jump 10x? I'm fed up hearing "it's worth what it sells for " - never heard of a bargain or being overcharged? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 I've always thought as value as being held by the owner - i.e they value it at the price they offer it for. (Edit) I understand this is different to the market value, but in some ways it can dictate the perceived value in a given market. Look at 70s Fenders - they haven't changed, but the price has gone up because sellers are asking for more, people buy them and feel they have done well, perception of the 70s period changes somewhat because it's driven by new enthusiasts who have literally invested in it... 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 37 minutes ago, ped said: Look at 70s Fenders - they haven't changed, but the price has gone up because sellers are asking for more, people buy them and feel they have done well, perception of the 70s period changes somewhat because it's driven by new enthusiasts who have literally invested in it... And @ped especially because the 60's models are yet totally out of reach financially speaking for a majority... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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