Beedster Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 OK, it's been a bit of a quiet week at work so I've been perusing the bay amd, to my surprise, there are some pretty amazing bargains to be had on BIN, and they're usually snapped up pretty quick (I suspect by dealers or people out to sell on at a profit). Given that this week I've already given heads up to a couple of BCers who've subsequently picked up somne real bargains (Mickeyboro's £100 Thunderbird today being an example), I was wondering whether we should have an ebay BIN sticky in 'items for sale' or 'bass guitars'? I know that this goes on occasionally anyway but all that would be required in the post would be the link - at present, by the time you've started the new thread and written the description the '65 Precision for £50 has sold Just an idea, but if there's great basses out there, I'd rather we had them than the 'buy for one dollar/sell for ten' guys. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBassMonsta Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 +1 Good call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 +1 Good idea - and I appreciate your tip, Chris, even if the wife didn't! Many thanks. Thanks to someone else's tip I picked up a Sub a few months ago which I sold on to Mark of this parish at the same price I paid, so if nothing else it's broadening my horizons at little cost to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaphappygarry Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 funny you should mention this as its being discussed by the mods. I think perhaps an ebay sub forum would be good. Perfect for pointing out bargains or even warnings of potential dodgy listings. Will point the mods to this so keep the sugestions coming. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 [quote name='Mickeyboro' post='26755' date='Jul 3 2007, 10:32 PM']+1 Good idea - and I appreciate your tip, Chris, even if the wife didn't! Many thanks. Thanks to someone else's tip I picked up a Sub a few months ago which I sold on to Mark of this parish at the same price I paid, so if nothing else it's broadening my horizons at little cost to me.[/quote] LOL, to be honest Mickey, I was going to buy the TBird and sell it on at cost on here had it not sold. There are a few guys on here who will see the thread, buy the bass and then sell it on at a profit which is life I guess, but the thread I suggest will at least give everyone else a fair crack of the whip Cheers Chris PS perhaps we should set up a 'shoewatch' thread for the wives as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Yeah, I saw a MIM fender jazz go for £149 buy it now yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 We've switched to shoes now, Shockwave - do keep up.mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Shoewatch, i like it beedy!.........i think i got my pb in the end, made him a offer and he took it! does that qualify for ebay bargains or do u need details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmsheep Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Had a word about the same thing to one of our illustrious leaders back in May, and the bottom line of his arguement against such a sub forum was [quote]I don't know about you, but if I saw something that I was seriously interested in, the last thing I'd want is for someone to be posting a link about it![/quote] which I agree with now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 I wonder if eBay would pay us for the pleasure? I doubt it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 [quote name='wmsheep' post='26801' date='Jul 4 2007, 12:00 AM']Had a word about the same thing to one of our illustrious leaders back in May, and the bottom line of his arguement against such a sub forum was which I agree with now.[/quote] I think that would be true with auction format items in which case too many interested bidders would almost certainly bump up the price significantly, but with BIN items, if one of us doesn't get the bass, someone else will. Let's face it, if it's BIN and you're interested, you buy it, if not, you let your mates know about it pretty damn quick Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarnbass Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 (edited) I think it's a good idea, but for some reason I never see these amazing BIN deals. Actually, if anyones got a computer, I just got one of these for £50 for a refurb, made him an offer, although he did ask for 52.99 initially, even at that, great price for Vista. 250138260303 Edited July 4, 2007 by guitarnbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmsheep Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Oops, silly me, only just realised what you are on about with the Buy It Now reference. (actually only just figured out what BIN stands for!! ) I agree that a BIN forum might be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaphappygarry Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 I think more important than the BIN forum would be a dodgy listings heads up and FAQ section. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 [quote name='slaphappygarry' post='26891' date='Jul 4 2007, 11:08 AM']I think more important than the BIN forum would be a dodgy listings heads up and FAQ section. G[/quote] How about both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wheeler Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 I think an ebay watching subforum is a good idea. It works well on other forums I use. Although you can end up bidding against another basschatter over a really nice bass and pushing the price up, that could also happen without an ebay subforum. At least you have the [i]chance[/i] to know about each other and potentially agree, "you take this one, help me find the next one and/or let me know if you want to pass it on again". And if you find something you really want for yourself, don't feel obliged to tell the basschatting world about it on the subforum. Just go for it. Then if someone posts it on the ebay subform, get in there, say you want it and I think most people will respect that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Yeah, this seems like a good idea. I agree with having an ebay subforum. But women do not want men to buy them anything secondhand - everyone should know that by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 I think it's an excellent idea - I trawl Ebay most days & see plenty of stuff I think BCers would be interested in - even if I'm not myself (I mostly look for ancient Oriental junk, of course!) so it'd be good to have a heads-up area. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 actually my wife has been a nightmare on the bay, and she picks up new or NIB stuff for some silly prices so i don't need any heads up on the shoe thing though it may prove a good leverage point unless she spends it all on shoes and theres nowt left for a bass. nice idea, BIN stuff isn't going to get bumped up because of interest though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 +1 I do believe the 'Ayes' have it Hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 and its been duly set up. We'll see how it goes over the next couple of months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Can we ban 'David'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linz Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 [quote name='The Funk' post='26977' date='Jul 4 2007, 02:01 PM']But women do not want men to buy them anything secondhand - everyone should know that by now.[/quote] You have my word on it that women WILL let you buy them secondhand - provided its a) Worth it Looks new c) Looks like you spent at least 5 times what it actually cost you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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