pjmuck wrote:
Okay, folks, I'm back from the seller's after trying this bass out first-hand. The bass is located at Valley Road Guitars in Montclair, which I had never been to before.
This is a first for me, but let me go on record as saying, what a bunch of jackasses these guys are.
I sent them an email question yesterday:
Dear vrg2006,
Hello, I was recently in contact with a friend who had an opportunity to inspect this bass first-hand at your store. He noted a few points that he believes may not be totally original or exactly as described in your listing. I would be interested in making you a fair cash offer for the bass, as I will be traveling during this auction. I'll be happy to give you a call to discuss. If interested, let me know ASAP, thanks very much.And I get not 1, but 2 email responses to my question:
Response #1 (
before anybody bid on it):
We believe the bass to be original and properly represented in the auction. Keep in mind we do this sort of thing for a living. If you have concerns about the bass you should address them yourself. I do have a nice American Standard Jazz bass in white that might be in your price range. Thank You, Neal
- vrg2006Response #2 (
after somebody bid on it):
Get lost
- vrg2006This is how they're running a business? If I lived anywhere near this place I would be down there having a face to face conversation with them....
Shouldn't have come as a total surprise though, given this negative comment in their Ebay feedback rating:
*DANGER* you are at risk buying from this ebayer. you have been warned
Buyer: Member id tone281 ( Feedback Score Of 94) Feb-17-10 13:42
1984-87 Fender D'Aquisto Elite Archtop Electric Guitar (#260533629358) US $1,375.00
Anyone here get it? Best of luck if you did.
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