FunkyDude

Hi, can you give me the dimension of the box after you packed this up please? I need to get an estimate on the courier cost. Thanks.

Hi All, glad to update you guys that Laurence is back taking in works now. I dropped off my bass this morning at his shop and had a chat with Laurence. Really nice fellow. 

1 hour ago, bassace said:

Oh, that is worrying. I hope he’s OK, he did a great job of work on my Bryant.

I hope he's fine too. He did a great setup on mine a while ago. Probably took in more works then he could managed. I will try again next month update you guys. 

38 minutes ago, MrCrane said:

I'm also interested. I contacted Laurence last month but haven't been able to get a date for a setup.

I went over to his shop earlier this afternoon. The front door shuttle was half opened and there were loads of boxes piling up at the front. The shop appeared to be emptied as no one comes out after me knocking! Don't look like he'll be able to take in any works in for another month or two. 

Hi All, any suggestion please? I know Laurence Dixon is the nearest one but he is not taking in any works at the moment. So I need to find another one!

Thanks.

What is the weight on this? Thanks.

8 hours ago, msb said:

Scumbags , do everything they can to rip you off , and then say it’s your fault.

They are more or less all the same now. Don't you just miss that honest culture we used to have?! ☹️

What do you think guys? My emojis seem to like it! 😅

11 hours ago, fleabag said:

 

Likewise. Probably the same shop.

 

Everybody's fave Bass shop on here tried to stiff me while my £1500 bass was on commission sale. The thing disapeared, and to this day it has never reappeared. Of course the owner knew what happened. I just got told a huge pack of lies, and where the story changed in the middle of the debacle. More lies.

 

After 3 months of back and forth  BS, i did the threat.  I was paid within a few days.

 

I've never known such an outright lying scumbag.  I wouldn't buy an E string off them, and havent bought a single item off them since

Hmm.....terrible ppl preying on us sweet loving bassists. I could probably guess the name of the shop as there aren't that many around. The owner is a well known bell end and very rude at the shop especially if you are not buying. 

Glad that you, finally, get your money. 

16 hours ago, mybass said:

Visit the shop again, face to face can work.

I did actually go to the workshop but he has one of those CCTV doorbell which can answer calls remotely. He told me he wasn't in the workshop and asked me to return next week! I am sure he was inside but I ain't going to sit outside all day as it's just going to get me more annoyed. But thanks to you guys, it all worked out now. 😊

12 hours ago, mybass said:

Terrible shop, they used to use super glue to repair acoustic guitars!

I checked and he still have an online shop running, not selling but teaching now! 🙄 

Latest update guys. I finally received the money today 3 weeks after sending him a "letter before action" giving him 2 weeks to pay. Then on the last day of the 2 weeks, he emailed me saying how disappointed he was that I went this route. I know, pathetic huh? He still saying that the online banking dongle hasn't arrived. Then he asked me to give him another week and if the dongle still not arrived by the end of the week, which is today, he would go to the bank. Hmm...shouldn't he do this many weeks ago?

Again, thank you all for the advice. 😁

1 hour ago, Pinball said:

Weight estimated at 4.1kg so just over 9lb 🙃

Thanks! 👍

What's the weight please?

11 hours ago, deepbass5 said:

Just one comment on commission sales in music shops I have done this with two basses and other PA gear.

 

It is normal for the shop to hold the money after the sale as they are obliged to offer refunds and a cooling off period, so the buyer can return the kit if not operating as described or as the buyer believed it would. This I believe is normally two weeks but should be discussed with you when entering into your contract with the store, they should also discuss % commission/markup etc.

If this time has now passed I believe a final warning is best with a reference to small claims court should do the trick.

The only time I have had trouble was with a second hand shop, specialising in Band and disco equipment where a price was agreed, he sold my gear but wasn't answering my calls, A trip over there and standing in the store while he tried to deal with other customers did the trick and he managed to find £200 in the till quite easily.

Thanks for the input but in my case, it's gone past all those period. First he called me and asked if I still have the signed agreement, asked me to send him a copy via email. Then it all gone quiet for a week, I called him and he said he hasn't got my bank detail so I emailed the bank info to him. Two weeks later, I called again and he said he had forgotten the whole things due to, loads of excuses. He then said he would sort it out soon. Another two weeks gone by, no money in my bank. I called him and this time he said the online banking dongle is not working and he is waiting for another one posted by the bank. That was almost two weeks ago. So there, I did think of hiring a debt collector but members here advice "small claims court" so I am in the process of doing so now.

The shop in question is, Bexley Brass in Bexley. The owner is Philippe L'olive. Spread out the words to all your brass band mates.

2 hours ago, molan said:

If anyone is interested in this but might want to trade, then don't hesitate to contact Will at Bassbros.

 

He's a very fair PX guy (I know this because that's how I first met him when I PX'd a 70's P bass against a Fodera!).

 

He can also accept card payments - particularly handy if you have one of those 'interest free' long term deals that are kicking around at the moment!

Yes, I agree that Will is the man! Very polite and always reply to any questions. 👍

Thank you all for the suggestion. I don't really want to get nasty with the guy but on the other hand, I don't like being treated like an idiot. 

So perhaps sending him a formal final notice letter by registered post and see if this works. 

Have a great Sunday all.

11 minutes ago, spongebob said:

I've only sold basses through The Bass Gallery, each time was fantastic, total satisfaction.

Bass Gallery is great. Never had any problem with them. 

Hi All,

Has any one had any bad experience on "commission sale" in which the instrument was sold but the shop kept postponing payment to you? 

I sold a high end trumpet, on commission, with a shop but now the guy keeps finding excuses in making the bank transfer payment to me. Any suggestions folks?

It's not a Fender for sure!

2 hours ago, molan said:

No, old as I am, I was only 8 when it was built

Oh, sorry! Totally forgotten how old the bass is!! Really lovely vintage Fender Jazz BTW. 

Hi, have you had this bass since new? Thanks.

What is the weight, please?

Hi, do you know the measurement of the string spacing at bridge? Thanks.

Very rare indeed....B U M P !