eubassix Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FENDER-USA-1978-PRECISION-BASS-GUITAR-ORIGINAL_W0QQitemZ260319528632QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item260319528632&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FENDER-USA-1978-PREC...A1%7C240%3A1318[/url] .. not sure if anybody here is watching this, but might be one to proceed with extreme caution. The seller has 43 items ending in the next 3+ days - mostly high-end guitars, but also some FX pedals etc. and this attractive 70's fender P. I sent a message (he's supposedly based in Stockton or Middlesbrough - both close to my location) asking to see/try the instrument and recevied the following reply:- [i] " Hi There, Thanks for your kind email it is much aprieciated.Please keep watching my listings. Can I wish you a very happy Christmas to yourself and your family Best Wishes - rollinghome63 " [/i] .. very nice/seasonal, but not really what I was expecting (!!). Feedback is limited (2) and both these beyond 90-days. I've sent a text to the no. provided .. no response (as yet). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Not sure - I've had a look at some of the other auctions and he gives the impression that he knows what he's talking about. Other questions such as the ones from the PRS auction seem okay. Maybe he's skint like the rest of us? Just like the baker, he kneaded the dough Where's me coat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lushuk Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Cant really see why there should be a problem, he says that cash on collection is fine so if you dont like it dont part with yer cash! I reckon anyone parting with a couple of grand on the bay to buy a guitar without checking it out is asking for trouble! Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 The reply to eubassix email does seem kinda fishy though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 [quote name='Ou7shined' post='339596' date='Nov 28 2008, 01:54 PM']The reply to eubassix email does seem kinda fishy though. [/quote] To me it seems like someone missed out on their caffeine and ended up sounding like a Christmas autoresponder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 A quick look at his other auctions show the photos all appear to have been shot in the same place, so if he's nicked them from the web they've come from a single owner. I'd email him back making it clear you want to try it before the auction ends or you won't be bidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 NO reply to text as yet - maybe I'll call him before the P ends on Sunday or Monday. It just seemed a bit odd (apart from the Yuletide Greeting / reply... then no reply to text) that he'd not done anything for the past 90+ days (registered late 07 I think, with just (2) feedback) and then to have 40+ items which end from this evening until Monday evening and which, if they were to all sell at current/start prices would yield some £15,500+ I agree with all the sensible observations above (although I've not had time to view all the various items/photos) - but wonder if the 'Collection OK' was maybe a default choice or a double-bluff: I'm not sure how many items sold from such a list might be subject to a personal collection.... (OK - who said ..."who would go to Middlesbrough if they could possibly avoid it ?!!" - I'll see you outside) As it's a local one, I'll keep track if possible to see what happens. [b]+ if anybody here was planning to bid (or bidding) on the P bass, I'd be happy to check it out for them if won[/b]. Not sure if any of the BC Community would/should be bidding on the 'other' stuff (!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixshooter Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Looks a bit like my collection, only I got a few more Strats rather than PRS's and a few more P basses! Did I just admit to that on Basschat? :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 MMM it seems some of the backgrounds are of the same paving slabs, which might indicate its cocher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 That's a tricky one to call is that one! I agree that the user profile is such that I'd have my doubts but the pics do seem to tally with one location. If he were offering a single expensive guitar you'd have to be thinking 'If I can't collect I'm not bidding' and the fact that he has offered this option might well have people letting there guard down especially if they thinking they are getting a credit crunch bargain... 'IF' (big if) he is pulling a fast one I suppose he only has to ensnare one or two idiots who either pay by cheque or offer bank transfer and even if he has to dump on all those who want to collect then he's made a killing. The only genuine way of knowing pre auction end is if the guy allows someone like eubassix to try before they buy. Part of me thinks it may be straight but then I'm close enough that I'd be popping along to collect in person, if I lived the other end of the country I'd be erring on the side of caution and steering clear... shame that P bass wasn't sunburst! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 Oh well.. it's all-over now, bar the shouting. 2-bids / £631 doesn't seem a lot for what was advertised as an Original 78P .. or is it about right? maybe others were put-off for/by various reasons/checks. Interestingly, the winner - Robbosax - is also locally based: he has lots of Sax stuff up on ebay, but none of the sax players I know seem to know him (but then they are not really much involved in ebay). Most of the 43 items didn't sell - but those that did netted some £6k, with 14 still 'on' and a potential of another £5k (with some already selling/bids). Everything within a week or 10-days, so if it is a scam with PP or other non-cash & collect sales it could be lucrative. Feedback hasn't changed from (2) + 90-days: although that's understandable with all the sales being so recent. I'll try to follow-up and reveal all in due course !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman101 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 he got possitive feedback for alot of it,s eems he was genuine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixshooter Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Look again, he got 4 neg responses and the deal on this Bass did not proceed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 Hmmm.... I'd almost forgotten about this one: looks like he's bothered to complete/sell those which reached a decent (?) price and simply ignored those which didn't. Surprised re. the Precision though - as this was won by another local (Teesside) ebayer, who might have been able to follow-up more thoroughly. Can't see him lasting long with this type of behaviour, although he's probably not bothered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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