LukeFRC Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 either a scam or a bargin for someone in glasgow http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wal-Bass-Guitar-/271024061334?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Decorative_Accents_LE&hash=item3f1a4afb96#ht_500wt_1219 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelk27 Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Because it had such a low starting price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 (edited) Its listed under home decor and since when was Glasgow in Lancashire? A bit odd. BB Will have a punt if it looks like it will go for a good price. Edited August 1, 2012 by BarnacleBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 No feedback but appears to know a bit about the bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 0 feedback always rings alarm bells for me. Got stung once many moons ago, never again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 seems happy with cash on pick up which would be the way to go to be on the safe side. Unless he's one of those Glaswegian heroin addicts ;-) BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 [quote name='BarnacleBob' timestamp='1343861453' post='1756660'] seems happy with cash on pick up which would be the way to go to be on the safe side. Unless he's one of those Glaswegian heroin addicts ;-) BB [/quote] He was probably bassist with The Stereotypes then....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I saw what you did there :-) BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 [quote name='BarnacleBob' timestamp='1343861453' post='1756660'] seems happy with cash on pick up which would be the way to go to be on the safe side. Unless he's one of those Glaswegian heroin addicts ;-) BB [/quote] well then it looks more like a bargain than a scam! and well worth me posting it for you! good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 You should never buy vintage basses from people born on 20th December 1966. Does he actually say [i]buyer can collect [/i]anywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 (edited) Cheers Luke, I wouldn't have spotted this one otherwise being under 'decor' although ironically that is what it would be for me as i dont play live anymore. I think at least one BC'r is already bidding but will keep an eye on it BB I know it's a default but collection in person is listed under P&P Edited August 2, 2012 by BarnacleBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 [quote name='BarnacleBob' timestamp='1343894304' post='1756824'] Cheers Luke, I wouldn't have spotted this one otherwise being under 'decor' although ironically that is what it would be for me as i dont play live anymore. I think at least one BC'r is already bidding but will keep an eye on it BB I know it's a default but collection in person is listed under P&P [/quote] I'm with happyjack here.... ask him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Have requested more pics and confirmation of cash/pick-up being ok BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 and answer came there none...... did a bit of digging and what has caught them out for me - apart from TGTBT - is the sellers other item for sale, a genuine second hand Louis Vuitton trunk at £16! These are actually worth more than the Wal !!! And there identical adverts for the trunk all over craigslist and other classified ad sites in that London. Now to find the money for HappyJacks beautiful 5'er........... BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 [quote name='BarnacleBob' timestamp='1344004540' post='1758591'] and answer came there none...... did a bit of digging and what has caught them out for me - apart from TGTBT - is the sellers other item for sale, a genuine second hand Louis Vuitton trunk at £16! These are actually worth more than the Wal !!! And there identical adverts for the trunk all over craigslist and other classified ad sites in that London. Now to find the money for HappyJacks beautiful 5'er........... BB [/quote] the Wal bulletin board also found the same pictures of the trunk in a sale ad from 2009 too..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I've got a friend who lives in Glasgow if anybody wants this checked out...shouldn't Paypal protect you if it is a scam?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I live just outside Glasgow but the seller wont reply to any questions/requests to view I have sent him. I think the scenario for the winner will be to be asked for money transfer or cheque and paypal or cash/pick up will suddenly not be an option. I hope i am wrong and someone does get a bargain but as HS says " I've got a bad feeling about this.... " BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1344012910' post='1758782'] I've got a friend who lives in Glasgow if anybody wants this checked out...shouldn't Paypal protect you if it is a scam?? [/quote] Given that he's definitely scamming the other item I don't think it'd be wise to risk your money on the chance that Paypal would refund you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Also wonder if the price is now being shilled up by another " zero-feedbacker" bidder BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigster Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 that was me BB, got cold feet thanks to this thread!!! jumped ship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 (edited) I think you did the right thing There'll be another one along in a minute anyway. BB (Re)amended for clarity Edited August 4, 2012 by BarnacleBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Confirmed as scam. Follow link again BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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