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jorge_s
Junior
Username: jorge_s

Post Number: 43
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2005 - 1:04 pm:   Edit Post

Check this out:
http://www.heritagegalleries.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=612&Lot_No=21219
serialnumber12
Intermediate Member
Username: serialnumber12

Post Number: 180
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 7:45 am:   Edit Post

http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=6523094555&category=52935#
bsee
Senior Member
Username: bsee

Post Number: 859
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 8:08 am:   Edit Post

This is a pretty complicated offer. The instrument appears to be the equivalent of an SC Signature Deluxe with quilted maple top/back instead of cocobolo.

First, note that the eBay auction will cost you about 25% more than your high bid, and the direct auction 20% higher. "Buyer's Premiums" are charged as an additional fee above your bid price. This would suggest that bidding on the eBay version is just a way to throw away some money.

Then, even if you "win" the online auction, it says that there will be an in-person auction where you could still be outbidded.

Finally, they claim a $10K+ estimated value. Does that seem a bit high to anyone else? I would expect this instrument without the signature on it to trade in the $2500 to $3000 price range depending on age and condition. I wouldn't have thought that Stanley's signature would carry that kind of value. The bidding is pretty low at the moment, but it's early in the process.
keith_h
Junior
Username: keith_h

Post Number: 16
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 8:18 am:   Edit Post

Their estimate seems a little high to me but it is a nice bass and the signiture is worth some additional premium. I also noticed the 24.5% buyers premium. And I thought 10% at the last estate sale I went to was a bit much.

Keith
rklisme
Advanced Member
Username: rklisme

Post Number: 205
Registered: 5-2004
Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 9:16 am:   Edit Post

This bass at $10,000 or more seems well overpriced to me but who knows. A fool and his money soon parts! Good luck to anyone who bids!

Rory
kmh364
Senior Member
Username: kmh364

Post Number: 840
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 4:26 pm:   Edit Post

Damn! For that price, you can spec your own brand-new Series and afford the show where you can get Stanley to autograph it for you, LOL!. Heritage is smokin' rope with the price on this one. My apologies to Stanley, but I think he'd have to no longer be with us for his autograph to be worth THAT much.
Just MHO.
bsee
Senior Member
Username: bsee

Post Number: 861
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 4:47 pm:   Edit Post

That was my thought, too. Unless I am mistaken, I don't think he'd charge you to sign your bass. Until he does, or can no longer autograph things, his signature won't be worth a heck of a lot. Even then, $10K?
malthumb
Advanced Member
Username: malthumb

Post Number: 323
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 8:41 pm:   Edit Post

Wow!! If that's worth $10K, what's this one worth?

Stanley's Ex-Bass

No, I am not interested in selling this, but the question just has to be asked!!
bob
Senior Member
Username: bob

Post Number: 403
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 10:03 pm:   Edit Post

To anyone named James, probably a bit more.
serialnumber12
Intermediate Member
Username: serialnumber12

Post Number: 182
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Friday, April 15, 2005 - 4:04 am:   Edit Post

where is this bass?,,,,is it still in your closet & yes it would be worth far more than the little signature bass thing.i would guestimate around 10-to-12 clams easly.
malthumb
Advanced Member
Username: malthumb

Post Number: 324
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, April 15, 2005 - 4:45 pm:   Edit Post

Keavin asked
"where is this bass?,,,,is it still in your closet..."

Naw. It's on the guitar stand waiting for its next workout. I have 5 basses and I play 'em all.

Peace,

James
serialnumber12
Intermediate Member
Username: serialnumber12

Post Number: 184
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Saturday, April 16, 2005 - 9:21 am:   Edit Post

Break a string for us alembicians!
drowningman
New
Username: drowningman

Post Number: 4
Registered: 3-2005
Posted on Monday, May 09, 2005 - 1:51 pm:   Edit Post

wow i didnt know his signature added that much value.My friend has my old ALEMBIC DISTILLATE with his signature and he could not even get $1300 on ebay for it...huh

dan
bsee
Senior Member
Username: bsee

Post Number: 905
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Monday, May 09, 2005 - 2:06 pm:   Edit Post

Well, the bass that started this thread apparently didn't sell at auction. There is now an $8365 asking price on it, which includes almost 20% fee to the auction house.

I still don't think it's a good value, but it is still there...
keith_h
Junior
Username: keith_h

Post Number: 49
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Monday, May 09, 2005 - 2:31 pm:   Edit Post

Well the last update says they were accepting offers through May, 08. It will be interesting to see if goes back on auction again.

Keith
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 1687
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Monday, May 09, 2005 - 5:19 pm:   Edit Post

Dan; I seem to recall seeing a couple of basses on Ebay which had been signed by Stanley, and I don't recall that the signature added anything to the value based on the bidding. But then I don't remember things very well and I could be wrong.

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