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[quote name='LiamPodmore' timestamp='1379020872' post='2207961'] I forget how talented Jack Black is on a regular basis. [/quote] In fairness, it's easy to forget considering the amount of crap he's done since I think he's great in Tenacious D and the like, but the more serious and kids movie sides don't do a lot for me.

I contacted the seller in the auction I mentioned above asking what happened. He immediately wanted me to make an offer. I hope the real winner leaves genuine feedback.

The same thing happened last night with something I was watching. An auction for a P Bass Body and neck was pulled with about 15 mins to go. The price was still low and the seller obviously panicked. Again this wasn't an ebay newbie, they had a feedback score of over 400. This really defeats the purpose of ebay for me.

I just bought a transcription book from Mark. Good communication, quick delivery and book was well packed. Overall, great to deal with. Cheers, Paddy

Maybe it would be better to rename the thread The Hidden Cost of Ordering from Foreign Online Retailers. Seems a bit unfair to single out Thomann, and it might encourage others to buy locally. Luckily I have Irish and UK accounts, so can get around this a bit! Although transferring from UK account to Irish can cost a few quid, while Irish to UK transfers are free.

[quote name='Chris Horton' timestamp='1379011661' post='2207785'] Here are some more pictures of each bass with some of the case candy from each era..... 1982 Fullerton '57 reissue, [URL=http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/cmsb_horton/media/4%20basses/82FullertonampCandy_zps93b58814.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff464/cmsb_horton/4%20basses/82FullertonampCandy_zps93b58814.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/quote] Just lovely! I had a later 80s 57 AVRI and it had yellowed just the same as this. Out of interest, is this blonde or white? You really mind your gear by the looks of things. Just great!

[quote name='stubass' timestamp='1378904974' post='2206291'] Now, how do I break the news to the wife! [/quote] Here's one prepared earlier..... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/216445-best-way-to-tell-the-wife-ive-just-bought-a-new-bass/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/216445-best-way-to-tell-the-wife-ive-just-bought-a-new-bass/[/url] BC delivers on all fronts

If we're thinking of the same ad, it's not the seller who made the comment, but somebody admiring the bass. I do agree with the OP about these type of comments though. It seems to be popular to knock late 70s and early 80s Fenders. Probably an easy and, according to many in the know, fair target, but I'd love to know if those who comment have actually played any of the basses they knock.

[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1378731387' post='2203803'] It was me boys and girls. I too assumed it was a RW, from the tuners and checking. Either way I was after a jazz for a project or backup anyway. Unfortunatly the seller sent me a message stating he forgot to put a buy it now price on it, and is no longer for sale. My guess someone has offered him a lot more than what it finished on, or he wanted more than what it went for. Something doesn't smell quiet right so I'll be contacting eBay with this. [/quote] Sorry to hear that, what a plonker! I hope you can get something sorted. Given his feedback score of over 300, you'd think he'd know how ebay works. Hoepfully risking this 100% feedback might make him change his mind.

Me neither. Despite saying I'd watch with interest, I presumed the auction ended this evening and didn't pay any attention I've a few more important purchases coming up, but at that price it was a steal, and I would have happily taken a punt!

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1378670750' post='2203125'] I'm a bit confused . He says it's a 70's "repro" and calls it a Road Worn. How can you tell if it's one of the legendary Mex Road Worns, or it has just been towed 150 miles up the M6? [/quote] Comparing the photos he has with some on a Google images search, it looks to have the correct generic aging of the Roadworn Jazzes. Also, the aged tuners and the checking on the back of the headstock look to be correct. The fact that he labels it a '70s repro rather than the '60s Classic Series might suggest he doesn't know what he has. I'll watch this one with interest

Ah ok. I can't really pick up any of that on the mobile. What you describe sounds odd. You'd really need to have your wits about you!

Granted I'm looking on a mobile, but it looks alright to me. What are you thinking is wrong?

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1378383411' post='2199421'] That wa the first thing I learned to play on bass, but only the famous bit at the end. The first actual song I learned was Bowie's John I'm Only Dancing, because it was in the copy of Bassist I had just bought. [/quote] Me too with the famous bit from The Chain! Well either that or Lounge Act by Nirvana. Lounge Act was the reason I picked up a bass, but I think the guy I bought the bass off showed me The Chain before I bought it. I then plugged the bass into my dad's hifi at home....very quickly blowing the speakers!

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Unfortunately I [color="#282828"]now cannot attend [/color]due to childcare issues [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I hope everybody has a good day. It's shaping up to be a great event. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]See you next year hopefully![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]List below has been udpated.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]1. Hamster - Tea, coffee & biscuits[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]2. Silverfoxnik - BC Rich Eagle, Schecter Diamond P5, Levinson Blade B15, amp & cab tbc[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]3. Happy Jack - Matamp GT120 with Barefaced stack[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]4. Bluejay - something left-handed[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif], most likely Godman acoustic, and Fortress 5 if space allows[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]5. OBBM - Bergantino CN212, Aguilar TH500, A couple of old Fenders, perhaps a Sadowsky UV70.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]6. chris_b[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]7. Clarky[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]8. Russ - Sei 5-string, Spector 5-string, Markbass 6x10"/Ampeg SVT-7[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]9. Irvined - Retrovide RV4 and home brew bass pedals[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]10. xilddx - 1983 USA Fender Jazz / 2010 USA Fender Stratocaster Deluxe V-Neck / POD X3 LIVE[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]11. Sibob[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]12. Tayste_2000 - Rickenbacker 4003, Overwater 5 string, [1970s Ampeg B-15, Custom Matamp GT200 MK2, Matamp 8x10], the pedalboard[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]13. Barneyg42-Status S2 Classic five, Ibanez BTB 6-string fretess,TC BH500, TC BC 2x10, Barefaced Compact and various pedalage![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]14. Walman - T[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]C BH250, & will probably bring the Wal, synth & bass pedals, plus the L2500s (definitely the fretted one)[/font][/color] and Streamliner 6 & Barefaced Super12T [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]15. Paul S - some stuff. BF rig, maybe a Westone Pantera X790 in case anyone wants a look?[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]16. BetaFunk - I will bring a selection of British 60s basses (Vox, Burns, WEM) plus my Shergold Marathon.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]17. Billy Apple. Matamp GT200 Rig. Ruttmoth P Bass, TBird too maybe. Some Pedals.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]18. Jazzneck (gig and her highness permitting) - Ampeg AEB and my £60 OLP MM alike.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]19. Simonedward (with blessing of authorities) - Jaydees (Series II, GA24 custom and fretless), a Trace amp (probably), lots of TC toneprint pedals.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]20. Walbassist - Veillette Archtop fretless 5, Sandberg VT5 and BSX Allegro 5[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]21. Phil Adams[/font][/color] - my ESP 5 string fretless, and probably my Stagg fretless [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]22. Fat Rich - Fenders, Status[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]23. Molan - Ritters, Celinders, Alleva Coppolo etc.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]24. 51m0n[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]25. Dropzone[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]26. ped - Vigier passion 4, Buscanti Jazz, Vbass[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]27. Urban Bassman - Shuker JB5 Custom, US Masters EP53 Fretless, Ashdown Kylstron 500 and 4x10[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]28. PTB - MTD 535, Reverend 5L,[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]29. StephenYork - Alpher Custom 5 String, Markbass LM3, Markbass 2x15 (and maybe the missus)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]30. hen barn - Status kingbass, status energy 5 string(ebs loaded); Genz Benz streamliner; Vanderklays 2x10 1x12; Lots of pedals! [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]31. bigbeatnut - lots of teeny pedals and a themed selection of basses Probably Status Eclipse LTD 5, Status shark 5, Status S1 5 (last two fretless) [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]32. Shockwave - Warmoth P-J Antigua bass, 6 String Letts bass (If built)[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] otherwise my Gibson Grabber tuned Drop C.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]33. Kiwi - Self build, Shuker 6, custom strat[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]34. Bassmanady[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]35. pete.young[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]36. Marcus Bell - Jaydee supernatural roadie 2 active; Status series 2000 [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]37. dave.c - [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]1985 Vigier Passion II and a 2008 Passion IV possibly a Vigier Excess[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]38.[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] The Greek[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]39.[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Bassface2k10[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]40.[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Lozz196[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]41. Truckstop[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]42. urb[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]43. SpaceChick [tbc][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]44. Throwoff - new bass and/or Genz Benz 410[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]45. TomKent [tbc] - Jazz Bass, P Bass, half my Krampera stack[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]46. Wolverinebass - either the Alembic or the Buzzard[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]47. iD Entity - Zon Sonus 5, and maybe my Ampeg Micro VRs, and some pedals[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]48. JapanAxe - I will just bring basses - G&L L1505 an Yamaha BB400S fretless - plus Orange Valve Tester[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]49. Grand Wazoo - One Dingwall ABII Roasted Maple Neck and one Vintage PRS Bass with a small amp (Ibanez promethean) to allow them to be played and heard.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]50. Bikenbass - Fender Roscoe Beck V, GK MB200, Barefaced Compact. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]51. NancyJohnson [/font][/color]- two or three thunderbirds and my Ashdown/Hartke stuff. I'll bring my Waterstone Tom Petersson12-string bass too unless Warwickhunt has bought it by then. I'll be with drummer Darren Oliver-Jones 52. Dougal - Xotic Precision, ACG Super J, Rickenbacker 4004 53. MacDaddy - Paul the drummer and kit. 54. Oopsdabassist [tbc] 55. Discreet [tbc] - with or without The Bass Doc 'Discreet' Custom P? 56. Chriswareham - Ampeg SVT CL with 1x15 and 4x10 cabs; Stingray Stealth in drop Bb; pedalboard with Compulator, Darkglass B3K, EH Clone Theory and EH Electric Mistress 57. CamdenRob - probably [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]a looper for a demo[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]58. Timmo[/font][/color] - brand new Clover Avenger 4 left handed 59. Noisyjon 60. Bloodaxe [tbc] - SB-900 & Ibanez Promethean 61. JamesFlashG - with a bass or two

Watching this with interest.... Will it get pulled, will someone grab a bragain or will the heavy hitters come in when it's getting close to ending??

No ideas, but I feel your pain! It happened to me a few times since I moved the UK. The £8 fee is a joke. My future US purchases will be sent to Ireland first and then to me here. The extra postage won't come near £8.

I recently brought an Ampeg PF-500 back from the US to Ireland in a laptop case - no problems. 10 years ago I got stung bringing a bass back. It was spotted immediately and didn't even make it to the luggage carousel!!

[quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1376649350' post='2177274'] There used to be a form of fraud on ebay. People would pay for collection only items by paypal. They would go and collect the item. Upon returning home, they would open an 'item not received' case. The seller would be asked to provide proof of delivery, which they couldn't, and the buyer would get refunded. They'd then have the item, and the money. I don't know to what degree this actually happened, but it was certainly discussed a lot in the ebay community. I've only ever paid for a collection only item by paypal once. And that was a simple mistake on my part. [/quote] Oops....took too long to type my post!

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1376648020' post='2177244'] Paypal is used because it's a safe form of payment. If I did a lot of stuff on eBay, or even just the odd "collection only" sale, I'd want to be paid by paypal too. [/quote] I don't think you'd want to be paid by paypal as a seller of a collection only item. There have been cases where collection only buyers have fraudulently taken and won paypal cases due to there being no proof of postage/receipt.