This was a steal.

blueflamerick · Post by **blueflamerick** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 5:11 pm

A ruby 4003s5 for $750!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4713&item=3779168165&rd=1

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 5:14 pm

just someone at the right place at the right time....good deal !

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 5:56 pm

F#@&! At least it wasn't Chris again.

randallflagg · Post by **randallflagg** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 6:03 pm

CRIPES!!! Some guys have all the luck!!

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 3:26 am

****!!

Someone got a deal there, eh Ted?

We were at an auction last night about that time, wasting our time....

I've seen "cyberjeff2000" pop up on the 'bay a good bit....possibly a member here, in stealth mode perhaps??

OK, identify yourself!!!

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 3:52 am

Chris: You are one of the masters here when in comes to nailing down great stuff at low BIN prices.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 3:58 am

Thanks Ted! It goes in streaks....

Hopefully, I'll have another '67 4005 to photograph for your project soon....

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 4:53 am

Hi Guys!

Its about time something like this happened to me! I'm the guy who usually pays through the nose.

I was kinda hoping this one would slip under the radar for now as I know there are "lurkers" out there who might try to sabotage the deal, but now that Erik found the auction I feel I should 'fess up! Please don't hate me for my luck!

So here's what happened: Coincidentally, I was on the Forum yesterday- reading and partaking in discussion on the thread entitled "Who said RED was too 80's?!?" that discusses the Rickenbacker color Ruby(my birthstone and probably my favorite Rick color!) I flipped over to ebay and this one popped up. I was the fifth one to see the auction according to the counter at the bottom. My eyes popped out and my jaw dropped. I scanned the text. I saw the words "like new condition," I clicked on two of the photos. Then I clicked my mouse on the BIN button like Geddy whackin' his E-string. I think I almost broke the mouse!

I have contacted the seller and it looks like the deal will happen. He started off his email by saying something to the effect of: "I changed my mind. I figured if the Rick sold that fast, I need to keep it or put it on ebay for a higher price. Just kidding!"

Anyway...the fingers are still nervously, hopefully crossed!

relayer · Post by **relayer** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 5:11 am

Congrats Jeff! Looks like a beauty! I imagine you're going to be pretty stressed out until it is safely in your hands, huh?

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 5:17 am

Yeah...I'll believe it when I see it!

Now move along guys...there's nothing to see here!

highway_star · Post by **highway_star** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 5:36 am

Congrats, Jeff. I was cursing my luck when I missed out on that one. I'm glad you got a good one at a really great price. Let me know how it plays since I've been curious about 5-string Rics for a while.

green_us90 · Post by **green_us90** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 6:06 am

It's good to know someone in the forum got it.

Congrats!

apollo11 · Post by **apollo11** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 6:18 am

Beautiful bass. Congrats, Jeff!!

wints · Post by **wints** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 6:19 am

Good score Jeff. I often see your name on the Ric items bid list on E bay. It,s been getting crazy price wise recently but there are still some B.I.N. bargains if your in the right place at the right time.

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 6:47 am

Thanks for all your kind words guys! I try to check in with ebay every now and then. My co-workers look over my shoulder all day and think I'm an obsessive freak! (Them: "Another guitar, Jeff?" Me: "Shut up, mind your own business and get back to work!") I do have some more on my RAS list...and a couple three of my own that will probably make their way to the 'bay eventually. I was kicking myself about that really nice Blackstar that sold in the last couple months for $700.00 on a similar BIN deal. Did that go to a Forum Member?

Oh well...at least I'm not in denial about my problem. My user name should make that clear!