Jackthebassman Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Has anyone had any experience with buying instruments from Craig’s list? I was interested in a pre CBS precision and the prices are much more affordable than Ebay. The descriptions look pretty convincing but I would think you’ d have to take a tool kit with you if you went to check one out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Isn’t it similar to Bumtree? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 There appear to be many scam adverts on Craigslist, especially in the London area. Some vintage prices are ridiculously low, so tread carefully. Couple of original 60’s Jazz basses on there at the moment for just over £2k for example. If it’s too good to be true then it probably is.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK Jale Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 '64 sunburst? Pics taken from genuine dealer Andy Baxter's site, see below. It's a den of thieves. ALL the high end stuff on London Craigslist is a scam. Nobody polices it. Often you see a tragic "avoid this seller, he ripped me off" advert. Run, run away. Craigslist: https://london.craigslist.co.uk/msg/d/1964-fender-precision-bass/6421008008.html Baxter: http://andybaxterbass.com/details.php?id=531 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZilchWoolham Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Craigslist has never really caught on in the UK, and as a result, it's populated mostly by scammers, as others have stated above. If it looks to good to be true, it absolutely, definitely is. The site is just an older looking, older feeling, less functional Gumtree anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Not that it's ever going to happen, but if I was in the market for buying any sort of vintage Fender then it would ever be from on here, which is policed by some very knowledgable folk, or from a reputable shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taunton-hobbit Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 I thought Craiglist was just for dodgy massage ads........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 I've never used Craigslist, but my ads in Gumtree got so many dodgy replies from Nigeria that I've given up selling anything. I either use Basschat or give stuff away to charity shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Think I've been reasonably lucky with Gumtree round here. Probably bought more than I've sold, although did sell some JBL PA cabs to a guy from Bristol who saw my advert placed locally, so you never know. I had them advertised for less on here without any luck too. Always wary about divulging full contact details until I'm reasonably sure it's okay, but realise it's still a gamble to some extent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 I bought my Veillette Citron from The States using Craig's List. I believe it's more respected there. Hassle free till it got to the UK and HMR&C took over...do you that one of the requirements for getting a job with them is that your parents weren't married? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wylie Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 14 hours ago, ZilchWoolham said: Craigslist has never really caught on in the UK, and as a result, it's populated mostly by scammers, as others have stated above. If it looks to good to be true, it absolutely, definitely is. The site is just an older looking, older feeling, less functional Gumtree anyway. Craigslist is tricky (I live in the US). There are great buys (and loads of junk), but sellers have to beware of scammers and of intentional slips, like Squiers being advertised as Fenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 I didn’t know Craigslist had made it over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The59Sound Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Andy Baxter is a scam with those over inflated prices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Grow up. How can he scam someone ? The price is listed. No one has to pay. Go look at a dictionary and check out the word ' scam ' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The59Sound Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 You learn to use Whatsapp first then I'll 'grow up'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 If you can read a dictionary, go and check out ' scam ' like i said Knowing the language is way more important than some silly app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 I've only ever used Craigslist to buying stuff when I'm over in New York. The key to any potential purchase is get a phone number and speak to the seller. Ask for further details (and pics if needed). If it feels "off", leave it. If it feels okay, then go for it - while being astute. Saying that, fortunately I've had good experiences so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The59Sound Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 15 hours ago, fleabag said: If you can read a dictionary, go and check out ' scam ' like i said Knowing the language is way more important than some silly app Why the double spaces and no full stops? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 To cause you grief. It seems to be working. <--- full stop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackthebassman Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 Ok, thanks, it’s a no from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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