warwickhunt Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Tread carefully as I'm sure I've seen these images used before. Added to which the guy isn't giving a lot away in the description and it is listed under acoustic guitars! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warwick-Stream-Stage-1_W0QQitemZ330126906450QQihZ014QQcategoryZ2385QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warwick-Stream-Stage...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I don't know a thing about Warwicks so it looks just like any other to me, what is it that makes you doubt it. warwickhunt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 With a username like '12barz', and 28 feedback with such comments as 'stunning guitar', it seems kosher to me? Someone may grab a bargain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted May 30, 2007 Author Share Posted May 30, 2007 [quote name='beerdragon' post='9157' date='May 30 2007, 01:19 PM']I don't know a thing about Warwicks so it looks just like any other to me, what is it that makes you doubt it. warwickhunt?[/quote] The bass looks fine, my concern is that anyone selling a quality instrument (£750) that puts absolutely no detail about the bass and 'worse' lists it in the acoustic guitar section is either very daft or there's a rabbit away somewhere! Think about it! Would you list it like that? The other point I am raising (and wondering if any other regular eBayers may be able to help me) is that I believe I have seen those exact images being used on another listing in the last couple of months. I could be wrong as they are the kind of shots that any seller might take and many Warwicks look like that but there is something familiar about those particular shots. Also, feedback ratings are important but accounts are hacked into and hi-jacked all to frequently. Of course I could be wrong and someone may well get a bargain, I'm merely flagging it up so that potential buyers who frequent BC can ask the appropriate questions of the seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Deffo stange. Think I would put it in the 'cash and collect only' category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikyhedgehog Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Looks nice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vasquez Rich Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Hahaha yes, let everyone else be put off and I can grab a bargain.... Looks OK to me, I'm gonna ask him for some history and the serial number. Richard VASQUEZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 He's short on words but not short of nice guitars, he has a lovley gretsch but no description to speak of. almost as if his mrs has told they have to go and he's had to stick them on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Sticking guitars in the wrong category is something I've seen more obvious scammers do - it makes bidders think 'wow, the guy's screwed up and the bidding's low because no-one else has seen it'. Of course people do make mistakes, but the guy has also got a Gretsch sitting in the Accessories>Strings section. Maybe he's kosher, but to my mind the wrong category + private auction + 3 day listing = cash on pick up only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted May 30, 2007 Author Share Posted May 30, 2007 (edited) [quote name='Vasquez Rich' post='9462' date='May 30 2007, 08:54 PM']Hahaha yes, let everyone else be put off and I can grab a bargain.... Looks OK to me, I'm gonna ask him for some history and the serial number. Richard VASQUEZ[/quote] Feel free! Regardless of whether the buyer is genuine or not I have no ulterior motive, I've no interest in it. Serial number will be on the back of the headstock and should end in a date prefix later than '95. Added to which... why would I flag it up on this site anyway? Surely I'd keep quiet and snipe a bid at the last minute. Edited May 30, 2007 by warwickhunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vasquez Rich Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 ... err, sorry, I meant that I would grab the bargain.. not your good self. It sort of came out wrong there... anyway, I don't think I'll be bidding. Richard VASQUEZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted May 30, 2007 Author Share Posted May 30, 2007 [quote name='Vasquez Rich' post='9534' date='May 30 2007, 10:09 PM']... err, sorry, I meant that I would grab the bargain.. not your good self. It sort of came out wrong there... anyway, I don't think I'll be bidding. Richard VASQUEZ[/quote] As it happens I'm fully booked up with grabbing at the mo' anyway. Go on stick a silly last minute bid in, it would make a nice partner to the Fortress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vasquez Rich Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 It's back, same pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonster Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 and he's answering questions! i dunno this seems to good to be true, to be honest, its half the price of a standard new SS1, and the maple on on this one looks like 3A to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 Yes at £750 it looks a nice piece of wood that appears to be well looked after. There is another for £50 more (see below). If he'll let you view/collect I'd have a gander then point out to him that if he'll accept a private sale @ £720 he'll still be making more than if someone buys it off eBay (final value fees 3% + PayPal fees of 3.5% = approx £40 in fees). [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WARWICK-STREAMER-STAGE-1-BASS-MEC-ACTIVE-PICKUPS_W0QQitemZ180127939636QQihZ008QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WARWICK-STREAMER-STA...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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