spinynorman Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 [quote name='joe_bass' post='387228' date='Jan 21 2009, 10:11 AM']I don't get why he does it, browsing recent pages of his feedback shows no one is stupid enough to pay what he's asking & yet he still lists these things. I understand about raising price expectations but it must be costing him money to constantly list the items.[/quote] My guess is it's cheap advertising for his parts business. And every bass forum on the planet gives him free publicity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I had to read this one twice just to make sure what was being offered - £10 for a single screw. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Jazz-parts-1973-1974_W0QQitemZ250363558622"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Jazz-parts-19...emZ250363558622[/url] Presumably there's going to be another 9 of these up for sale at some point. Collect all 10! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 [quote name='Musky' post='391995' date='Jan 26 2009, 06:36 PM']I had to read this one twice just to make sure what was being offered - £10 for a single screw. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Jazz-parts-1973-1974_W0QQitemZ250363558622"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Jazz-parts-19...emZ250363558622[/url] Presumably there's going to be another 9 of these up for sale at some point. Collect all 10![/quote] okay, crazy as it is i understand people paying big money for parts to make their 60's bass original again, but screws?? how in the hell can he say that is from what he says its from, it could be a screw from anywere!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 He is advertising his other auctions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 He says "Feel free to ask any questions". OK, how about "How come you're such a crass, greedy, delusional cock?" Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Haaaah ha ha ha ha haaaaaah How sh*t out of luck would you have to be to want to pay for [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BASS-GUITAR-NECK-repairs-spares_W0QQitemZ220350848035QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item220350848035&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1298%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318"]this[/url] let alone repair it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 [quote name='ironside1966' post='387076' date='Jan 21 2009, 01:50 AM']Squire Precision bass made in korea £280.00 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1989-Squire-by-Fender-White-Precision-Bass_W0QQitemZ280304631708QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item280304631708&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318#ebayphotohosting"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1989-Squire-by-Fende...bayphotohosting[/url][/quote] Korea is the new Japan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 [quote name='Ou7shined' post='392352' date='Jan 27 2009, 01:21 AM']Haaaah ha ha ha ha haaaaaah How sh*t out of luck would you have to be to want to pay for [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BASS-GUITAR-NECK-repairs-spares_W0QQitemZ220350848035QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item220350848035&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1298%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318"]this[/url] let alone repair it.[/quote] Return policy details: ONLY IF DAMAGED IN TRANSIT AND THEN VIA PARCELFORCE CLAIM PROCEDURE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 [quote name='neepheid' post='392414' date='Jan 27 2009, 09:13 AM']Korea is the new Japan?[/quote] In the same sense that "Squire" is the new "Squier". I think I'm having an Intolerant Bastard day today - the combined repetition of "Squire" & "origional" in that ad makes me want to buy it just so I can collect in person & then beat his oxygen-thieving, illiterate face in with it. And if that offends anyone, they can expect the same. Have a nice day. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 [quote name='bremen' post='392464' date='Jan 27 2009, 10:00 AM']Return policy details: ONLY IF DAMAGED IN TRANSIT AND THEN VIA PARCELFORCE CLAIM PROCEDURE[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 [quote name='Bassassin' post='392555' date='Jan 27 2009, 11:25 AM']In the same sense that "Squire" is the new "Squier". I think I'm having an Intolerant Bastard day today - the combined repetition of "Squire" & "origional" in that ad makes me want to buy it just so I can collect in person & then beat his oxygen-thieving, illiterate face in with it. And if that offends anyone, they can expect the same. Have a nice day. J.[/quote] Jeez Jon, you got the painters in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 [quote name='Bassassin' post='392555' date='Jan 27 2009, 11:25 AM']In the same sense that "Squire" is the new "Squier". I think I'm having an Intolerant Bastard day today - the combined repetition of "Squire" & "origional" in that ad makes me want to buy it just so I can collect in person & then beat his oxygen-thieving, illiterate face in with it. And if that offends anyone, they can expect the same. Have a nice day. J.[/quote] Actually, I was making a semi-serious point about the shifting perceptions of "quality" as the Far Eastern production is concerned, but never mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 [quote name='neepheid' post='392575' date='Jan 27 2009, 11:48 AM']Actually, I was making a semi-serious point about the shifting perceptions of "quality" as the Far Eastern production is concerned, but never mind [/quote]I know but sometimes a bit of mindless hostility is the only option. As it happens, this wasn't actually such a time but whatever. And yes - I'd say Korea's been the new Japan for a while - most decent mid-range stuff's Korean these days, in the same way most low-end stuff's Chinese & Indonesian. Public perception might take a little while to catch up, but the Korean guitar industry goes back to the mid 70s, and broadly speaking quality was probably about 10 years behind Japan. That said, they caught up quickly & some 80s KoreaDiarrhoea's actually becoming quite sought-after now, even with its own "lawsuit" brands, like Fenix & Vester. Squier production moved to Korea in the mid 80s & with the brand already established, there probably wasn't a dramatic drop in quality. Back to the abuse now? J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 [quote name='Bassassin' post='392707' date='Jan 27 2009, 01:33 PM']Back to the abuse now? [/quote] Bring it on, you surly curmudgeon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) Perception definitely lags reality by a long way. I had a Vester, one of the generic inhouse designs rather than a Fender copy. It was very well made, even the electronics were decent and the only thing I couldn't get on with was the narrow neck. But when I sold it, I couldn't even get £100 for it. Edited January 28, 2009 by spinynorman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 £10.000 for a Yamaha amp. i don't if its a typo or not. [url="http://www.andertons.co.uk/Electric-Guitar-Amps/pid9569/cid557/Yamaha"]http://www.andertons.co.uk/Electric-Guitar...9/cid557/Yamaha[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) [quote name='beerdragon' post='394103' date='Jan 28 2009, 10:04 PM']£10.000 for a Yamaha amp. i don't if its a typo or not. [url="http://www.andertons.co.uk/Electric-Guitar-Amps/pid9569/cid557/Yamaha"]http://www.andertons.co.uk/Electric-Guitar...9/cid557/Yamaha[/url][/quote] Yeah but at least they let you pay it up at £1000 per month interest free. [attachment=19359:yammy.jpg] edit added pic Edited January 28, 2009 by Ou7shined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 It's gone now... You didn't include the description which was the best bit: [quote]Yamaha's GA15 amp is a superb sounding amplifier when you consider it's frankly ridiculous price![/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 [quote name='BigRedX' post='394330' date='Jan 29 2009, 08:34 AM']It's gone now... You didn't include the description which was the best bit: [quote]Yamaha's GA15 amp is a superb sounding amplifier when you consider it's frankly ridiculous price![/quote] [/quote] You do get a free butcher's apostrophe though, must be worth a couple of quid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 [quote name='gareth' post='394710' date='Jan 29 2009, 04:44 PM']very individual bass but defianetly not worth the money [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Electric-BASS-GUITAR-PROJECT-PARTS-GUITAR_W0QQitemZ290292052497QQihZ019QQcategoryZ118984QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Electric-BASS-...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url][/quote] OMFG that is the scrappiest looking axe I've ever seen. I wonder if it was used as a prop in a vid or something - surely it hasn't been played for real in that state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_bass Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 [quote name='gareth' post='394710' date='Jan 29 2009, 04:44 PM']very individual bass but defianetly not worth the money [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Electric-BASS-GUITAR-PROJECT-PARTS-GUITAR_W0QQitemZ290292052497QQihZ019QQcategoryZ118984QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Electric-BASS-...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url][/quote] That's just disgusting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 [quote name='gareth' post='394710' date='Jan 29 2009, 04:44 PM']very individual bass but defianetly not worth the money [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Electric-BASS-GUITAR-PROJECT-PARTS-GUITAR_W0QQitemZ290292052497QQihZ019QQcategoryZ118984QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Electric-BASS-...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url][/quote] wow, officially the worst looking bass i have ever seen, i cant imagine how any normal person could like that, for any type of music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Not sure if this is overpriced or not but its more than i would pay for a strap. Marcus Miler or not [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-Longhorn-Leathers-Marcus-Miller-Bass-Strap-New_W0QQitemZ190282792028QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item190282792028&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1688|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-Longhorn-Lea...%3A1|240%3A1318[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 [quote name='gareth' post='394710' date='Jan 29 2009, 04:44 PM']very individual bass but defianetly not worth the money[/quote] At least it makes me feel better about those shelves I put up. It looks like someone drove over a leprechaun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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