thunderbird13 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Twice this week when I've been browsing gumtree I've seen 2 differnt basses,sold by 2 different private sellers both advertised as brand new and both with their original cardboard boxes. What I cant understand is why would anyone buy a new bass and then sell it privately - surely if it wasnt right you could return it back to the shop for a refund. My cynical nature assumes that it must be dodgy and therefore to avoid - am I right or an I missing out on pototential bargains ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 [quote]....Am I being too cynical....[/quote] Don't know, but cynical is good when dealing with internet sales! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I guess there are a number of ways that someone could honestly and genuinely have "as new" instruments in their possession and want to sell them privately.... but, I too am rather cynical - especially as sometimes the written description of the gear does not sound like it was written by someone who knows what they are talking about. That really sets my alarm bells ringing, although I suppose they could be selling it for a friend or something?! Better safe than sorry I suppose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdavid Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I would say that if you are able to visit the seller and try the bass then do that , otherwise I would say to tread carefully but if you can try the bass before you buy then you have nothing to lose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I think there are genuine examples of unwanted gifts and certainly examples of GAS - I am amazed at the sheer volume of gear that is sold on (here even) which is a few weeks or months old and has seen little more than home use. However I think when dealing with anything other than a face to face meeting it is always best to proceed with a bit of caution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbird13 Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Both examples I am thinking about are advertised in Gumtree so I suppose you would go round the sellers house and try it out, but I dont understand why someone would advertise a new boxed Fender Jaguar for 100 quid less than retail price . Unless its been aquired dishonesty or there is a grey market of bankrupt stock finding its way into private hands . Its more the moral thing I'm worried about since I dont really want to buy stolen goods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Or they could just want a quick sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbird13 Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 bugger ! maybe I've missed a bargain !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 If I'm after something substantial & see it on Ebay, I try to get one relatively local to me so I can go & inspect & pay cash. I've only once turned something down. It was an Antoria Les Paul which the seller described as 'in good condition'. When I got there (60 miles round trip) it was obvious that the thing had been immersed in water for a significant amount of time & I refused it. He was peeved & said he'd come a long way & I agreed that he'd come almost as far as me. G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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