What is UP with ebay -- 4001v63 content
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- squirebass
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What is UP with ebay -- 4001v63 content
I happen to be particularly fond of 4001v63s, so I have ebay set up to notify me whenever a new 4001v63 is listed. But the patterns that emerge from that are a real head-scratcher. Lately, there have been almost nothing but Jetglo v63s listed. All from Japan. I don't have any numbers but I feel sure that the vast majority of v63s were finished in either fireglo or mapleglo -- the original literature on this model listed those colors as the only options. Yet for months at a time, the only ones listed are Jetglo, the current situation. Seems odd that the same colors keep popping up, with most from Japan. Anyone have any insights into this? Is there some sort of collectibles selloff going on in Japan?
Re: What is UP with ebay -- 4001v63 content
Right there with you, Gene.
I'm looking for a V63 too and get the same notifications.
A couple of those Jetglo's have the same picture for different adds.
I'm looking for a V63 too and get the same notifications.
A couple of those Jetglo's have the same picture for different adds.
Re: What is UP with ebay -- 4001v63 content
Avoid all eBay ads for guitars that come from Japan. If you look at prices over the past year, they've gone to a level beyond ridiculous. There are a few dealers there and yes the same photos appears among their ads. I believe that they're looking for suckers to make a buy who are not conversant with the true value of these instruments. Doesn't matter if it's a high end or low end item; prices are crazy.
No matter what you're shopping for, you can find better deals closer to home. For me, in Canada, eBay.ca allows me to search in Canada, North America or Worldwide. I never use Worldwide since the Japan market has gone stupid.
No matter what you're shopping for, you can find better deals closer to home. For me, in Canada, eBay.ca allows me to search in Canada, North America or Worldwide. I never use Worldwide since the Japan market has gone stupid.
Re: What is UP with ebay -- 4001v63 content
It's a rampant issue with Japan. I actively weed-out any listings from Japan when I'm searching eBay.
Apparently, it's acceptable business practices in Japan to have multiple "agents" listing guitars for sale that they DO NOT OWN. They receive photos and listing info from the actual owner of the guitar (usually a shop that doesn't already sell on eBay), then all list the same guitar on eBay at various prices.
Once somebody "buys" the guitar on eBay, these agents go down the street, physically buy the guitar and ship it to you. That's all fine in theory, until these agents arrive at the real seller and realize the guitar they "sold" on eBay had already sold to a buyer in Japan. In those cases, the agent tries to sell you on another instrument, or offer a refund.
Check the feedback ratings for any of these sellers, there will be positive feedback and at least a few negative from people who purchased guitars that weren't actually available.
It all seems bizarre to me, since my experiences working with the Japanese have been nothing but positive and respectful. It's almost out-of-character to permit such a shady way of conducting business on eBay.
p.s.. eBay, for all of its hyper regulation, refuses to do a damn thing about this issue. Absolutely a violation of its listing practices, but they'll do anything to make a buck.
Apparently, it's acceptable business practices in Japan to have multiple "agents" listing guitars for sale that they DO NOT OWN. They receive photos and listing info from the actual owner of the guitar (usually a shop that doesn't already sell on eBay), then all list the same guitar on eBay at various prices.
Once somebody "buys" the guitar on eBay, these agents go down the street, physically buy the guitar and ship it to you. That's all fine in theory, until these agents arrive at the real seller and realize the guitar they "sold" on eBay had already sold to a buyer in Japan. In those cases, the agent tries to sell you on another instrument, or offer a refund.
Check the feedback ratings for any of these sellers, there will be positive feedback and at least a few negative from people who purchased guitars that weren't actually available.
It all seems bizarre to me, since my experiences working with the Japanese have been nothing but positive and respectful. It's almost out-of-character to permit such a shady way of conducting business on eBay.
p.s.. eBay, for all of its hyper regulation, refuses to do a damn thing about this issue. Absolutely a violation of its listing practices, but they'll do anything to make a buck.
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Re: What is UP with ebay -- 4001v63 content
Yes, I ALWAYS avoid the japan ads, mainly because they are ridiculously over-priced! (See the midnight blue v63, bargain priced at $4300, for a case in point). Another reason is that they always seem to be really late-run v63s, just in an unusual finish. Since I'm not looking for either of these things, and I'm not a billionaire, I don't take the bait.
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I watch at least 20 different model guitars and basses. Ricks, Fenders and Gibson’s. It’s amazing the number of quality instruments in Japan!
Re: What is UP with ebay -- 4001v63 content
Prices of v63's have gone up for quite a while now.
There's something mystic about the v63 designation I think
You could get yourself a 4003s, swap pickups and pickguard and have the same look and sound
+ probably another bass for the same money
There's something mystic about the v63 designation I think
You could get yourself a 4003s, swap pickups and pickguard and have the same look and sound
+ probably another bass for the same money
Re: What is UP with ebay -- 4001v63 content
No thanks.
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Re: What is UP with ebay -- 4001v63 content
I was able to find a really cool one on ebay about a year and a half ago, from Sam Ash no less! But it was an early '90s model -- fixed nicely by Dane, SD neck pickup(toaster in case, fortunately), and I had to find a set of shoes for it. It now has ROS and a very low ohm horsey that sounds great! I would like to find a mid 80s model with the magnetized horsey, never played one of those...
Re: What is UP with ebay -- 4001v63 content
I'm looking for a '89-92. They have all the features that I like.
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Re: What is UP with ebay -- 4001v63 content
Teeder, what is it about those years that you specially like?teeder wrote:I'm looking for a '89-92. They have all the features that I like.
AND, This just in-- 3 new v63s listed today, guess what colors they are???
Re: What is UP with ebay -- 4001v63 content
To complete the cosmetic transition, you would have to get a plexi TRC and you wouldn't have the V63 "tail" on the horseshoe surround if you used a RI horsie.wim wrote:Prices of v63's have gone up for quite a while now.
There's something mystic about the v63 designation I think
You could get yourself a 4003s, swap pickups and pickguard and have the same look and sound
+ probably another bass for the same money
Re: What is UP with ebay -- 4001v63 content
squirebass wrote:I was able to find a really cool one on ebay about a year and a half ago, from Sam Ash no less! But it was an early '90s model -- fixed nicely by Dane, SD neck pickup(toaster in case, fortunately), and I had to find a set of shoes for it. It now has ROS and a very low ohm horsey that sounds great! I would like to find a mid 80s model with the magnetized horsey, never played one of those...
The body shape is different, too, for several years, now.libratune wrote:To complete the cosmetic transition, you would have to get a plexi TRC and you wouldn't have the V63 "tail" on the horseshoe surround if you used a RI horsie.
Re: What is UP with ebay -- 4001v63 content
Never had a problem with Japan. I've recently bought a '91 MusicMan Stingray from Ishibashi thru eBay, got a great price - $818, free int'l shipping. The bass arrived perfectly set up, unbelievably clean for a 27 years old bass, with new strings and a Ritter gig bag. I'll gladly buy from them again.
"A Noble Instrument Must Be Nobly Regarded"
Re: What is UP with ebay -- 4001v63 content
Longer peghead. Nicer shaped horns. Before that they are pretty fat. The HS surround shape is better, IMO. Slimmer neck than most of the later ones. FG's generally aren't clown-glo.Teeder, what is it about those years that you specially like?