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This was a steal.
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 5:11 pm
by blueflamerick
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 5:14 pm
by incubus2432
just someone at the right place at the right time....good deal !
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 5:56 pm
by rickfan60
F#@&! At least it wasn't Chris again.
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 6:03 pm
by randallflagg
CRIPES!!! Some guys have all the luck!!
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2005 3:26 am
by beatlefan
****!!
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!!!
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2005 3:52 am
by rickfan60
Chris: You are one of the masters here when in comes to nailing down great stuff at low BIN prices.
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2005 3:58 am
by beatlefan
Thanks Ted! It goes in streaks....
Hopefully, I'll have another '67 4005 to photograph for your project soon....
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2005 4:53 am
by rickaddict
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!
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2005 5:11 am
by relayer
Congrats Jeff! Looks like a beauty! I imagine you're going to be pretty stressed out until it is safely in your hands, huh?
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2005 5:17 am
by rickaddict
Yeah...I'll believe it when I see it!
Now move along guys...there's nothing to see here!
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2005 5:36 am
by highway_star
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.
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2005 6:06 am
by green_us90
It's good to know someone in the forum got it.
Congrats!
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2005 6:18 am
by apollo11
Beautiful bass. Congrats, Jeff!!
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2005 6:19 am
by wints
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.
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2005 6:47 am
by rickaddict
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!