Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

Hi guys, I'm new to the RickResource forum, and thought I'd spark off with a bit of a controversial question amongst most people..

I've found a 381v69 going for pretty cheap, I'm currently living in Manchester, UK, and the seller is in London.
The chances are I'll meet this seller if I can catch a cheap train, but is there anything I should be skeptical over, or look for in particular when looking at Ric's? Or should I steer well clear of Craigslist in general?

Cheers.

Thomas

There have been a number of scam artists using CL in the UK... So I would be very careful of any deal that does not involve a face to face transaction.

(if you hear anything like the seller is working overseas, and the guitar is in the Shetland Islands etc) RUN!!!

Having said that I have bought guitars on Craigslist from the US through an RRF intermediary with success.

Dean in Montreal just bought a Glen Fry LE Bass for another forum member...

I've heard plenty of horror stories involving CL, which has kept me at bay for a couple of weeks before making any final decisions.

I suppose if a forum member would be willing to assist me that would be great, and beneficial to both me and the seller if it is legitimate.

£1250 seems pretty cheap! Unless you can pick it up in person, I'd give it a wide birth. I'm sure I've seen this for sale on eBay very recently for double that, so I think it's a scam. Half of those listed at the moment are scams.

Also. I'd be careful about posting anything here in case someone buys it before you!

Yeah Grahams right that was for sale a few weeks ago i think its the guy from the Isle of Man? IIRC he normally sells a few ricks im sure the regulars in the UK will know who i mean.This was for sale about £2220 IIRC.this looks like a scam its too cheap to be true.I certainly wouldnt waste time pursuing this..

now on the other hand theres a minty fresh BBR 330 for sale in Gumtree in Glasgow