Looks nice, except for the decal

[Annoying Twit]

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Nice looking VMJ Squier. Except then there's the "professionally applied" Fender decal. Not that I'd be bidding anyhow, but I find relabelled basses really off-putting.

[neilb]

Agree re decals.

To me its totally pointless and in the end is grief if you want to sell your bass.

For a start, whats on the headstock means sod all to most your audience. Those in the audience that would recognise the Fender name would also recognise the fact its NOT a Fender instrument, its a Squier, so whole process is pointless.

People that do this are just wanting to kid themselves they have a brand which they dont. What other household item/possession would you do this too?

As I say, when it comes to selling, you have a dilemma. Most buyers dont want an altered bass, do they??

[Annoying Twit]

Sold for £237, + p&p. Clearly someone wanted it.

[Alfie]

You very rarely get a bargain on eBay anymore.

[Annoying Twit]

[quote name='Alfie' post='898235' date='Jul 18 2010, 05:54 PM']You very rarely get a bargain on eBay anymore.[/quote]

Among "golden era" Japanese made instruments, there have been some very good deals recently.

But VMJ Squiers seem to keep their value very well. I can buy a new one for £227 or thereabouts in a local shop, and they frequently go for £180 or so on ebay.