Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

Last week I ordered a new Rickenbacker 330 from thomann.de but they contacted me yesterday to say "it can take a long time for Rickenbacker to get a new guitar to us ... it could take upwards 3 months". I didn't realise it would take so long. They did say they will refund the money if I wish to cancel.

I didn't cancel but I decided to have a look on eBay yesterday and spotted a 'new' (unplayed 2017) Rickenbacker 330. The seller looks legit, with a very high rating and the guitar does look in great condition. The seller is in California and I'm in Ireland so there is no way for me to have a look at the guitar prior to purchase. I know there are risks especially with the posting a guitar such a long distance. Also, if I was to spot a problem, returning the guitar and getting my money back could be tricky.

Would someone be kind enough to take a look at the photos below to see if this look authentic? I've bought guitars before off eBay but haven't spent quite so much money on one!

The ebay advert is here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192182621260

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I'd appreciate any advice,

Thanks,Andy

Welcome Andy. Your concerns are valid. Let me say though, 3 months is NOTHING. Not that long ago the wait was 1-5 years, depending on the model. Most were 3 years. RIC has a much lower backlog now and I would recommend you buy a new Rick from an authorized distributor or dealer in your country, not so you can play it first, but so you are covered by the warranty in the rare event there is something wrong with it. Good luck!

^ ^ ^ I agree.

^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ I agree with the above assessment and agreement.

Thanks for the replies. I've decided to wait the 3 months for a new Rickenbacker - it's going to be tough but I'll make it somehow

Can't imagine waiting 1-5 years though. Wow!

There are several 330s at pianos n stuff in Pgh Pa. Great guitar shop!!!

Hi, I bought a 660/12 from this seller, no problems and had it sent to New Zealand.

@JeffM - he seems like a decent guy and I was very close to buying a guitar from him. I had concerns about problems/damage when in transit, import duty and also returning the guitar if I wasn't happy with it.

@kt66 - I've ordered this one: https://www.thomann.de/gb/rickenbacker_330jg.htm

JeffM wrote:Hi, I bought a 660/12 from this seller, no problems and had it sent to New Zealand.

New? That's a good way to get their dealer license pulled - selling outside their authorized country...

jdogric12 wrote:

JeffM wrote:Hi, I bought a 660/12 from this seller, no problems and had it sent to New Zealand.

New? That's a good way to get their dealer license pulled - selling outside their authorized country...

He doesn't sell as 'New' - normally his ads state "100% unplayed"

doodah wrote:

jdogric12 wrote:

JeffM wrote:Hi, I bought a 660/12 from this seller, no problems and had it sent to New Zealand.

New? That's a good way to get their dealer license pulled - selling outside their authorized country...

He doesn't sell as 'New' - normally his ads state "100% unplayed"

So if I sell you a $25 plastic bag, and there happens to be drugs in it, it's legal?

jdogric12 wrote:So if I sell you a $25 plastic bag, and there happens to be drugs in it, it's legal?

What drugs are we talking about, hypothetically speaking, of course?

jps wrote:

jdogric12 wrote:So if I sell you a $25 plastic bag, and there happens to be drugs in it, it's legal?

What drugs are we talking about, hypothetically speaking, of course?

Good ones! :O