TheGreek Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 3 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 "Time, Luck, Cash" 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 My favourite. Mint = damaged in some way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Or even Minty = damaged a bit more I enjoy some of the AI descriptions that are appearing on eBay recently, For example, "whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, this bass is sure to tick all the boxes" (a genuine word-for-word quote from one particularly desperate listing). 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackroadkill Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 "Commensurate with age". Swallowed a dictionary, have we? Used gear is used gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 3 hours ago, Jackroadkill said: "Commensurate with age". Swallowed a dictionary, have we? Used gear is used gear. It depends on the instrument as well. My 1987 Warwick is almost perfect whereas a Fender of the same age would look as if someone had dug a garden up with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40hz Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 (edited) Rare - 9 times out of 10 (there are exceptions) it's not even remotely 'rare'. Edited March 20 by 40hz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 17 minutes ago, 40hz said: Rare - 9 times out of 10 (there are exceptions) it's not even remotely 'rare'. Unloved, even by it's mother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suburban Man Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 When it comes to equipment, cables, connectors etc: If it advertises itself as 'Professional' it almost certainly isn't. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 When the seller puts "I don't know anything about guitars", which I've seen quite often...... run for the hills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 On 19/03/2024 at 22:25, Dan Dare said: I enjoy some of the AI descriptions that are appearing on eBay recently, For example, "whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, this bass is sure to tick all the boxes" (a genuine word-for-word quote from one particularly desperate listing). = bog standard Squier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 On 19/03/2024 at 21:33, Bassfinger said: My favourite. Mint = damaged in some way. That may be why you'll see some relics described as "mint", which is quite confusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Where’s “plays like butter”? 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 18 hours ago, tredders said: Where’s “plays like butter”? 😃 8th in the list. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowB_FTW Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 I always like the "In perfect condition, apart from … " Mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 8 hours ago, LowB_FTW said: I always like the "In perfect condition, apart from … " Mark It's like cars. To my mind, "low mileage for year" = "high mileage, but im trying to put a positive spin on it." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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