tombboy

SO tempted to offer my 30th in a trade.. But it's not on your 'wanted' list!

You're killing me! Only kidding! Good luck Chris! Jamie.

PM'ed Chris.

Four page bump! A spotless 30th with all the gubbins in your hands for less than a grand!! Come on guys!!! Everything else still available... Sensible offers invited.

Everyone who asked for a pm should have got one. Everything still very much available. Listening to offers but NOT for the 30th.... that price is set in stone!

Bump time! A few new pics of the 30th... Everything is still for sale except the Tokai which was bought a few weeks ago.

Cracking bass at a brilliant price!! If I wasn't selling I'd be all over this.

Now I'm REALLY confused!

[quote name='David Nimrod' post='128638' date='Jan 27 2008, 12:42 PM']My opinion (for what it's worth) is that it's a free market, and that goes for [b]opinions[/b] (some of which are learned, others less so) and to [b]prices[/b]. It comes back I think to a basic divide; on one side the members who like a very moderated environment, like to be told what to post and where... And others who value a more free environment. Discounting the obviously abusive posts I can't see the problem with discussing a bass and it's value. Most of the discussion in this thread has been about Rickys, rather than the posted asking price of this example. Interesting points have come up... To me this is a [b]discussion[/b] forum, not a [b]free ads site[/b]. If someone has an opinion, why on earth not hear it. Who benefits from deleting opinion?[/quote] Totally agree on the whole David... the point I was trying to make is about manners. If you personally think a seller has overpriced would you post it on the forum or PM the seller, allowing him the chance to listen to your concerns and possibly amend the price. Most posters on here who are experienced in the second hand/vintage market would recognise a rip-off sale straight away and the Mods have stated that they will take the necessary actions against such sales. This sale appears to be moderately (in everyone's opinion) overpriced and not an attempt to scam anyone. He's now invited offers, so those genuinely interested have a chance to get a great bass at the price they feel warrants their interest.

Back in the days of bassworld I was selling a MIM Jazz, newish with case, strap, straplocks, new strings, extra strings etc and posted was I believed was a fair and honest price. Before I knew it, forumites were flashing up posts knocking the price all over the place. It got a bit heated as I requested such comments to be PM'ed and we could discuss their concerns. Instead they chose to publically berate my selling methods. The bass sold a few days later for the asking price and the buyer was very happy with his package. Those knocking the price were not even in the market for a MIM Jazz so it was pretty much a waste of effort on their part. Makes me wonder who many of the price knockers on here are actually in the market for a 4001? I can only presume 'none' as they would have PM'ed the seller to negotiate a deal. Personally, Ricks are not my bag although I can appreciate their beauty and unique tonal qualities. Is this one overpriced? Possible, maybe not. What I won't do, however, is trample all over this thread spouting my 'valued' opinion. Good luck with the sale Andy, and welcome to Basschat.