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series_iii
Intermediate Member
Username: series_iii

Post Number: 101
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 11:47 am:   Edit Post

http://cgi.ebay.com/1977-Alembic-Series-1-ONE-DAY-ONLY_W0QQitemZ220032653224QQihZ012QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

one day only. seller hasn't had any recent transactions. something smells bad about this one! nice bass, whose ever it is.
effclef
Senior Member
Username: effclef

Post Number: 435
Registered: 1-2004
Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 11:50 am:   Edit Post

I'm pretty sure Hasadari is a Club member but since I'm not an eBay member I can't compare details.

EffClef
2400wattman
Advanced Member
Username: 2400wattman

Post Number: 238
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 11:53 am:   Edit Post

yep he's a club member
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 767
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 11:54 am:   Edit Post

Robert?
keith_h
Senior Member
Username: keith_h

Post Number: 571
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 12:35 pm:   Edit Post

It's legit. Here is the link to his thread in the For Sale/Trace area.

Keith
series_iii
Intermediate Member
Username: series_iii

Post Number: 102
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 1:10 pm:   Edit Post

ok...my bad.

problem is it's got the characteristics of a lot of the scam auctions i've been seeing lately. why the 1 day auction? that in itself is a huge red flag. didn't notice the paypal. at least he didn't say to contact him first and not use the ebay message system :-)

good luck selling your bass....
crgaston
Advanced Member
Username: crgaston

Post Number: 305
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 2:34 pm:   Edit Post

Hasadari (Bob) is a super-nice guy. I was seriously considering buying this bass, but ultimately decided to pass on it. He was extremely helpful in answering my MANY questions. I wish I could buy it just to help him out!

It comes with a sweet vintage leather gig bag, too!


speicky
Intermediate Member
Username: speicky

Post Number: 150
Registered: 3-2005
Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 2:36 pm:   Edit Post

Tim,

I would guess there's no REAL problem with your vigillance. There's been far too many ebay scams in the recent past, and I am almost sure that everybody is rather glad that possibly fishy auctions are being reported. If it turns out to be okay: even better, there are enough folks watching out.

I myself am watching closely "Alembic activities" on ebay here in Europe, and reported almost twenty fraudulent auctions during the last three months... It's worth it !

Christian
57basstra
Senior Member
Username: 57basstra

Post Number: 403
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 3:13 pm:   Edit Post

Bob is a very conscientous guy. And I think this is a really nice Alembic. The ebay scammers hurt legitimate potential sellers as much as they hurt unsuspecting buyers. They also are really hurting eBay's business and a few high profile 'busts' and aggressive prosecutions that they assist in or initiate would go a long way toward correcting this difficulty. ...Bottom Line....Fraudulent sellers hurt everyone.
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 1661
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 3:30 pm:   Edit Post

I'd get a confirmation from Bob before sending any money on this one. The pics in the ebay listing are the same as in the club thread - anyone could have copied them from this site. Also, Bob lists his home as NYC in the club profile while the ebay listing lists New Rochelle as the location. New Rochelle is a suburb of NYC, about 15 miles or so north.

Bill, tgo
57basstra
Senior Member
Username: 57basstra

Post Number: 404
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 3:34 pm:   Edit Post

Bill is exactly right.
j_gary
Advanced Member
Username: j_gary

Post Number: 208
Registered: 6-2005
Posted on Friday, September 29, 2006 - 5:17 am:   Edit Post

I'm with series iii on this one. Looks like a nice bass, but the listing and detective work here gives one pause.
hasadari
Intermediate Member
Username: hasadari

Post Number: 174
Registered: 6-2005
Posted on Friday, September 29, 2006 - 5:30 am:   Edit Post

Actually, the bass is mine. I have offered it here in this forum for weeks with little to no response. I have an offeror (not from the Alembic Club) who permitted me a last try (of one day) at ebay as a last resort before my sale.

Thanks.

Bob Brown
hasadari

(Message edited by hasadari on September 29, 2006)
hasadari
Intermediate Member
Username: hasadari

Post Number: 175
Registered: 6-2005
Posted on Friday, September 29, 2006 - 5:31 am:   Edit Post

By the way, no problem and no offense taken. We all need to be vigilant.

Bob

(Message edited by hasadari on September 29, 2006)
series_iii
Intermediate Member
Username: series_iii

Post Number: 104
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Friday, September 29, 2006 - 10:25 am:   Edit Post

looks like she sold. congratulations!
hasadari
Intermediate Member
Username: hasadari

Post Number: 176
Registered: 6-2005
Posted on Friday, September 29, 2006 - 11:42 am:   Edit Post

Thank you. It is appreciated.

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