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Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 7:58 am
by wints
I'm still waiting for a reply to see the bass. I can't for the life of me understand when someone wants to sell something, especially like this advertised as "mint" they don't communicate with potential buyers.
In this case this guy might live a minute away from me, or at the most 20. I'm beginning to wonder if this is a real auction and not a faker.
Maybe he doesn't want someone local winning and picking up, as he'll lose the extra $125 shipping and insurance...
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 8:48 am
by incubus2432
....or maybe he's afraid you'll clunk him over the head and steal it....
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 10:45 am
by wints
Now only a someone like a criminal or a policeman would think like that Brian...
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 10:47 am
by rickfan60
I got an email out of him but he used the ebay identity "cloaking" device to hide his return address.
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 10:51 am
by wints
Ah! Klingon's selling basses....
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 10:54 am
by rickfan60
I am interested in this one but I am uneasy about this willingness to communicate.
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 11:00 am
by highway_star
I'll probably take a shot at it and use my credit card for payment in case something goes wrong.
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 11:05 am
by dswp
Only an E bay member since November 2005..
Has only been a buyer except for one small item.
I'm out...
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 11:06 am
by wints
Me too Ted.
I have offered a range of ways to communicate, including my phone number to talk, and even offered a potential local cash deal.
It couldn't get any easier for a potential seller.
That's why I have doubts about it been genuine. Has anyone seen this CS bass number for sale anywhere before?
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 11:14 am
by rickfan60
If I am to feel good about sending $3-$4K into the ether, this guy has to do better.
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 12:33 pm
by jeff_ulmer
What makes people believe that others are willing to send thousands of dollars to brand new eBay users? If you want to sell big ticket items, try starting smaller and gaining a feedback rating. There is no way I'd be forking over that much cash to some noob, especially if they aren't willing to communicate. Same goes for "private" feedback people, thanks but no thanks!
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 1:29 pm
by highway_star
I'm out. This does seem unusual.
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 2:37 pm
by jps
I haven't gotten any replies either. The other items he has for sale are mostly cheap, non music related things, too fishy for me.
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:01 pm
by wints
Glad it's not just me then!
I'll probably throw a late bid in as it's so close, and will not have to pick up the shipping.
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 6:00 pm
by ahyes
cowchevy here - new member.