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Re: March 73, $2500
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:14 am
by opticnerve
Hi Guys,
Sorry guys, I wanted $3,000.00 + for it and posted it with a lower starting bid on the bay (at $2500.00) thinking that it would easily reach the 3K mark...at least. My reasoning was to start bidding a bit lower to generate more interest. Fortunately for me, the winning bidder didn't have the $$$ ready and asked me if I can wait a few weeks! Needless to say, I told him that I couldn't wait and we mutually agreed not to follow through with the auction. Whew, that was close!!!
Re: March 73, $2500
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:31 am
by incubus2432
I'll happily take it for $2500.
Re: March 73, $2500
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 1:48 pm
by beatlefreak
So are you relisting it?
Re: March 73, $2500
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 4:30 pm
by opticnerve
Hi all!
I won't be re-listing on Ebay. I was thinking of just holding on to it. But, I do need
$$$ to cover another purchase...$2750.00 will take it home boys.
Re: March 73, $2500
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 7:01 pm
by jps
Go for it, Brian.
Re: March 73, $2500
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 7:11 pm
by wints
There's no doubt the current economic squeeze has cut into vintage gear. Regardless, this bass is still a good buy under $3,000. The one other factor that can affect price, is that JG and MG aren't usually as sought after as FG or a custom color from this period.
Re: March 73, $2500
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 7:44 am
by rick_ovic
I can personally vouch for Tony Matura being a first class, up front and honest seller and a pleasure to do business with.
Tony and I interacted as eBayers before Tony joined the Forum. In fact, one day he bought a '74 4001 MG bass from me and I bought a
different '74 4001 MG bass from Tony. Neither of us immediately recognised that we were dealing with each other!
Good luck with the sale, Tony. I look forward to finally meeting you at MARF in a few short days!
Re: March 73, $2500
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 9:55 am
by berth
rick_ovic wrote:I can personally vouch for Tony Matura being a first class, up front and honest seller and a pleasure to do business with.
+1
Re: March 73, $2500
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 10:41 am
by teeder
berth wrote:rick_ovic wrote:I can personally vouch for Tony Matura being a first class, up front and honest seller and a pleasure to do business with.
+1
+2
Dang, I wish I could jump on this now!
Re: March 73, $2500
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 11:37 am
by incubus2432
jps wrote:Go for it, Brian.
My stretched max is $2500 and, unfortunately, I've taken some toy money hits lately so "only" a few hundred more means I'm out. Besides, this would mostly be a sentimental purchase since my 1st Ric was an early '73.
Re: March 73, $2500
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 11:59 am
by beatlefreak
I wish I had the money for this, but I just can't swing it.
Re: March 73, $2500
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 4:40 pm
by opticnerve
Hey Darren, Kevin and Bert!
Thanks much for the kind words and support!!!
I just may end up taking a lower offer to replace $$$ I spent on this guy...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :IT&ih=016
I've been wanting one in Mapleglo for years. Thanks Wes...I love it!
Re: March 73, $2500
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 5:14 pm
by beatlefreak
Very cool, Tony!
Re: March 73, $2500
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 5:43 pm
by cjj
Yeah, beautiful Mapleglo! Guitars like that are why MG's are still my favorites...
Re: March 73, $2500
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 7:04 am
by opticnerve
cjj wrote:Yeah, beautiful Mapleglo! Guitars like that are why MG's are still my favorites...
+1
I agree CJ. I love Rics in Mapleglo.