ZilchWoolham Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-1969-Precision-Bass/173257356999?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D51004%26meid%3D6d577973468b461fb486bbf424df2c44%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D13%26sd%3D173257356999%26itm%3D173257356999&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A0db6cbd0-3f5a-11e8-a32e-74dbd1809c8c|parentrq%3Ac0b759f21620ab6b34bec899fff9aee5|iid%3A1 Yes, the "Buy it now" price is about 2k north of what really good, original 1969 Precisions go for, but what really annoys me about this listing is this line: "If you are truly interested in vintage Fender bass guitars then you will know the specification. If not the internet will inform you." What specification is he talking about, exactly? Are we, through a genuine interest, expected to know the precise weight of any given P Bass? If he were "truly interested in vintage Fender bass guitars" then surely he would also know that not all necks from one particular year have the same exact dimensions? I can't for the life of me understand the inclination to be rude, arrogant or passive-aggressive when selling any instrument, let alone one that is copiously overpriced. "Any Questions please don’t hesitate to ask." Well, how could I not hesitate? Perhaps I'm overreacting, but I've seen so many ads worded in a similar manner, and I've developed something of an aversion to them. Most of all, I find myself asking: What's the bloody point? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Ignorance and laziness and a desire to sound authoritative. Doesn't know what the informed actually look for, can't be arsed to find out, but still wants to sound as if he knows what he's talking about, because that will mean his price must be realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZilchWoolham Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 On 2018-04-14 at 00:46, alyctes said: Ignorance and laziness and a desire to sound authoritative. Doesn't know what the informed actually look for, can't be arsed to find out, but still wants to sound as if he knows what he's talking about, because that will mean his price must be realistic. I think you've hit the nail on the head here. It has to be said, though, that this plan backfires as soon as someone who's actually a bit knowledgeable sees the ad. Maybe they're hoping that those who know better will ignore it, and some poor sod who doesn't will grab it for the listed price. It's been relisted now, a bit less expensive but still far too much for a private seller to ask. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-1969-Precision-Bass/173288974665?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D51004%26meid%3D50b2bfe83f15410ea9ea74e60a2067a0%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D173288974665%26itm%3D173288974665&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A25ef4a8a-4bab-11e8-9c54-74dbd1806369|parentrq%3A116f78ec1630ac3d4eb37eb3fff68ad8|iid%3A1 Does anyone know if all the grime that's accumulated near the buckle rash (if that's what it is) would come off with a thorough polishing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, ZilchWoolham said: Maybe they're hoping that those who know better will ignore it, and some poor sod who doesn't will grab it for the listed price. Precisely. The greedy trying to exploit other people's greed. The buyer will then be invested in continuing the lie, because that's the only way they can get their money back. And we wonder why "fake news" has become a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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