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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: | |
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: | |
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: | |
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.
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keith_h
Junior Username: keith_h
Post Number: 16 Registered: 2-2005
| Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 8:18 am: | |
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: | |
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: | |
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: | |
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: | |
Wow!! If that's worth $10K, what's this one worth? 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: | |
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: | |
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: | |
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: | |
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: | |
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: | |
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: | |
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: | |
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. |