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mmmm 610/12...

Wow great that someone here got there hands on it.
What a great deal.
Congrats Darren!

I was in class earlier today when I first saw this and I almost yelled when I saw how low that bass sold for your a lucky man who ever landed it

Will let you know when it arrives!

aceonbass wrote:Hey Kenny, which do you prefer, the 610/12 or that 4003 you have coming?

Sounds like a deal brewing.....

That's amazing (and congrats of course) Darren,

Can I play that one next time I come over?

Darren, amazing deal. I hope everything works out and you get it quick. 8's are wonderful.

Holy Mother of God. Great deal! I woulda flipped that baby into next week. Sorry, just being honest!

Wowzer

Jeez, Darren, WAY TO GO!!

Thanks for your kind words everyone, however there is a post-script to this thread.

The day after hitting the BIN button and paying for this bass, my Paypal payment was refunded, with the seller emailing me explaining that he couldn't/wouldn't go through with the sale, as his son had accidently listed the bass on his behalf for $599, instead of $1599. Whether this actually happened or not, or whether someone contacted the seller and pushed up the price post sale, I'll never know.

Clearly disappointed, I considered all sorts of action to take, like pushing the "breach of contract" angle; the "negative feedback flame"; the "I'm gonna send someone around to your place to collect MY bass" threat and that kind of stuff. I know my rights, the eBay rules and my prospects of success.

Some colleagues from the Forum offered assistance and advice which was much appreciated - thanks fellas.

Ultimately, I decided to use fair and reasonable negotiation tactics with the seller, giving him the benefit of the doubt. When you read the auction description, it's pretty obvious he knew the bass was worth more than the original BIN price. So, we've renegotiated and closed the sale again, this time at a price above the original $599 BIN price and below his $1599 actual asking price. I guess I've now got a bargain, rather than a steal.

I should also acknowledge the assistance of my trusty guitar mule, Dave Pascoe, who will be accompanying the bass to Melbourne in early April.

Well ain't that a kick in the head!
Still you have gotten a wonderful deal on a wonderful bass Darren. Cheers!

rick_ovic wrote:....I should also acknowledge the assistance of my trusty guitar mule, Dave Pascoe, who will be accompanying the bass to Melbourne in early April.

Darren, I don't think even Dave could swallow (or whatever) that thing. Let's hope the balloon doesn't break....