| Author | Message | ||
| elwoodblue
Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 69 Registered: 6-2002 |
Who know's how much english the seller know's... I've seen his 'woodworkings' up over the last few months. I think this one has a title that could be misleading; he should've added "inspired" after 'Alembic' in the heading. http://cgi.ebay.com/MARVELOUS-5-STRINGS-CUSTOM-ALEMBIC-BASS_W0QQitemZ170031380310QQihZ007QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem | ||
| elwoodblue
Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 70 Registered: 6-2002 |
can I add an "N " to infrigment? ...oops | ||
| jahnahisti
Junior Username: jahnahisti Post Number: 30 Registered: 9-2005 |
i came to the forum solely to see if anybody'd spotted this. However, how could you miss. Blatantly misleading. After some research though, I hear the alembicians are licensing the name out and this IS in fact a new Alembic, worth thousands. | ||
| paulman
Member Username: paulman Post Number: 91 Registered: 2-2005 |
Doesn't look like an Alembic to me 'cept for some shaping. Where's the ply neck? And my favorite item, the scarf joint? Mmm scarf joint | ||
| lothartu
Intermediate Member Username: lothartu Post Number: 176 Registered: 8-2003 |
I would say a bit over the fringe of infringment. - Jim | ||
| alembic_doctor
Junior Username: alembic_doctor Post Number: 40 Registered: 8-2002 |
My dad got got hosed by this guy. | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 718 Registered: 2-2006 |
How so Doc? Did he buy and never receive or did he just get a hunk of junk. | ||
| alembic_doctor
Junior Username: alembic_doctor Post Number: 41 Registered: 8-2002 |
He bought it thinking that it was an Alembic that someone had stripped down. Really, he should have known better, He's been an Alembic Player since 1976 when he got his Series I, which he still has today. Anyway, he tried to get back in touch with the guy and the guy wouldn't respond for several weeks. When he did respond, It was rich. Real Rich. It is the Whippets Dinkle Here is what the guy said: First let me tell you that I have an excellent relationship with Mica, from Alembic, which you probably does not even know who he is. Second, me and Mica exchange emails regarding Alembic's name on the title of the auction, and for your information, on the description of the item, you may use one brand name to compare to your product. But as informed and you may seen to be, I think you knew that. Third, there is nothing inferior in my products, and they are build with the best you can find and have the best sound after finished. you have not paid for the item anyway, almost two weeks, so stop bitching about it. last, i wont and i dont think i need to tell you what to do with your offer. BTW, the bass sold to a different buyer, which has paid what it is worth, which went for a lot more than $400. and i gave him a free carring case. take care Isn't that great. My dad did pay for the instrument in advance of recieving. And apparently Mica is a guy now. Mica and Alembic are working on the issue though. | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 719 Registered: 2-2006 |
WOW, he sounds like a real great guy. Geez, I've spoke to Mica on the phone before, sure didn't sound like a guy. LOL  | ||
| paulman
Member Username: paulman Post Number: 93 Registered: 2-2005 |
Is this a vaild licensing gig? If Mica could weigh in, I'd like to know if Alembic is licensing their name to builders. Personally I only want to buy a bona fide Santa Rosa born Alembic. To be the DA, it is possible if the guy is using some sort of translator program the gender could get messed up in translation. Cruddy attitude though. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3602 Registered: 6-2000 |
I have emailed this seller before. He's agreed on at least 2 different times to stop using our trade name and sell his work based on its own merit. I prefer to work directly with people if possible. But since he's continuing despite my encouragement and his agreement to do otherwise, I've been forced to contact ebay through their verified rights owner program. Please bring anything like this to my attention here on the Club, thanks. | ||
| longhorncat
Intermediate Member Username: longhorncat Post Number: 111 Registered: 8-2005 |
He's back, but calling it an "Alambic": http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170031720572 | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3604 Registered: 6-2000 |
Yeah, I found this one too. I reported them all. | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 721 Registered: 2-2006 |
OOPs, dbl post. (Message edited by olieoliver on September 20, 2006) | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 722 Registered: 2-2006 |
Mica, way to go "dude". Turn 'em all in! | ||
| 57basstra
Advanced Member Username: 57basstra Post Number: 351 Registered: 4-2005 |
ditto | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3606 Registered: 6-2000 |
Ebay was responsive and removed the offending auctions. | ||
| paulman
Member Username: paulman Post Number: 95 Registered: 2-2005 |
Nice work there Detective. You'll make Sargent for this!! | ||
| pace
Advanced Member Username: pace Post Number: 252 Registered: 4-2004 |
You guys (& gal ) are too quick... I want to see one of these auctions for a good chuckle.... |
