1983 Alembic 32" scale Distillate 4 s...

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Author Message sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3411 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Friday, May 30, 2014 - 7:43 am:    This was just sold on the East Coast USA , NOW just a bit later is offered on the West Coast using the same listing language and pictures . The NEW LISTING; [new listing] The OLD LISTING: [old listing] I have sent two inquiries to the seller regarding this . There seem to be a propensity of " FIshyness" from past observances in the style of listing , But perhaps it is really legit in which case I will bid , but only if I can pick up in person. sonicus [edited the links] (Message edited by adriaan on May 30, 2014) gearhed289 New Username: gearhed289 Post Number: 10 Registered: 5-2004 Posted on Friday, May 30, 2014 - 9:30 am:    Saw that last night. Extremely suspicious. The sellers user name doesn't match the winning bidder of the original auction, and they've got zero feedback. The $2.50 shipping is a bargain though. LOL! hammer Senior Member Username: hammer Post Number: 488 Registered: 9-2009 Posted on Friday, May 30, 2014 - 7:30 pm:    If your interested in a real 32 Distillate in great condition that will actually be delivered, mine is up for sale. PM me. sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3413 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Saturday, May 31, 2014 - 6:46 pm:    HI Brian , I have considered your Distillate for sure. Perhaps my obsession with "shipping angst" has been a drawback . That is my own problem that I am not in denial of. I have had so much merchandise damaged during shipping__. The one that I started this thread on is " theoretically " about a 3 or 4 hour drive for me. Alert to all Alembic Club friends : ___I have sent this seller 2 inquiries through the eBay system over 24 hours ago and I have not had any replies at all ___ nothing ! I do not think that I will bid under such circumstances. It could be ok , but then again not . Has anyone else been in contact? Any replies? Be Careful my friends ___ Caveat Emptor ! sonofa_lembic New Username: sonofa_lembic Post Number: 1 Registered: 5-2014 Posted on Saturday, June 07, 2014 - 7:21 am:    I saw this as well and made attempts to contact the seller. I ended up contacting the East Coast seller, and he told me those were his photos and text, but not his auction. Ebay was warned of this being a fraudulent auction, but no action was taken. It was a scam for sure. hammer Senior Member Username: hammer Post Number: 489 Registered: 9-2009 Posted on Saturday, June 07, 2014 - 7:44 am:    Another reason to buy from people on this topic board. Two alembic basses, an F-1X and a SF-2 as well as another bass in the works. Everything I have received has been as advertised and at a fair price.