selling a bass

[jjojjas]

Iv'e bought 3 here in the last 2 year. No problems really.

[OzMike]

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Great. All I have had is stupid messages from Eastern Europeans..
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If you don't want to sell to people outside the UK (for example), then take the 5 seconds to write that in your (very brief - I've just read them) adverts. Also consider that English is not likely to be some people's first language. You've specifically mentioned Lithuanians - for them, English could well be a third language (after Lithuanian and Russian).

FWIW, I've had successful international dealings with several people on BC, despite being an 'Eastern European' (of sorts).

[4 Strings]

[quote name='OzMike' timestamp='1350023740' post='1833549'] If you don't want to sell to people outside the UK (for example), then take the 5 seconds to write that in your (very brief - I've just read them) adverts. Also consider that English is not likely to be some people's first language. You've specifically mentioned Lithuanians - for them, English could well be a third language (after Lithuanian and Russian). FWIW, I've had successful international dealings with several people on BC, despite being an 'Eastern European' (of sorts). [/quote]

I sold a Trace 410 on this list to a chap in Poland.

Early payment, picked up by polite and polish couriers. One of my easier sales. I like to think its now being pumped with some polish punk.

All true, but my screen is now wet.

[vintage]

Howdy,

(1) Thanks for all who responded. I appreciate the input and have read through the whole thread again.

(2) I have got better pictures and I am flexible on price. Once again - what is wrong with requesting them if you are interested? The rules on here have always seemed very strict and I never know what I can or cannot do.

(3) Gumtree is now based in Poland. I have sold stuff on there in the past (only one musical instrument, an Ovation type guitar I had since the Eighties) but now I cannot even advertise there. I suppose if you have more than one item for sale you are barred now ... It attracts very odd spammers anyway. Ones who cannot spell or speak English.

(4) It looks like I am accused of xenophobia. If you knew my background you would laugh with me. However, I am not going to fall for dubious "customers" from Eastern Europe or - for that matter - emails telling me I won the lottery in Nigeria.


Best,
Andrew

[4 Strings]

You've won the Lottery in Nigeria?! Congrats!

[vintage]

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You've won the Lottery in Nigeria?! Congrats!
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You have, too. I have listened and updated the ad. Enjoy the show.

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