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inthelows
Advanced Member
Username: inthelows

Post Number: 382
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Saturday, December 15, 2007 - 10:46 am:   Edit Post

I wish more people were like this. The bass is a
fine one, but..someone caught some mis-information and let the seller have it. Bang.
NLP
HERE
artswork99
Advanced Member
Username: artswork99

Post Number: 244
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Saturday, December 15, 2007 - 5:33 pm:   Edit Post

I like the way the seller handled this considering the way the remarks were made in the so called "question". They also were good enough to remove the reference from the title. The seller obviously needs to know that it is a Standard Omega body shape. A little bit of knowledge can go a long way and you do get more flies with sugar than with salt.
bassman10096
Senior Member
Username: bassman10096

Post Number: 1039
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Sunday, December 16, 2007 - 7:22 am:   Edit Post

Having sold a lot of items via Ebay, I feel for the seller. As he points out, he's not an expert. For someone in that position, the number and subtlety of Alembic options are a bit of a minefield. I have sold two Alembics. In both cases, I thanked my lucky stars that I was knowledgeable enough to field any reasonable question from an informed potential buyer. This is not to justify inaccurate representation, but it looks like the seller went the whole nine yards to correct the mistake and more.

On the other hand, many Ebay sellers don't appear to have done any homework before posting Alembics for sale. That does piss me off. I guess I respect anyone who makes a good effort, but lose patience with those who don't.
inthelows
Advanced Member
Username: inthelows

Post Number: 383
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Sunday, December 16, 2007 - 10:29 am:   Edit Post

I do feel for the seller and he did say he would make corrections.
I agree that some sellers may try beef up the item. Hard to tell with this one.
Anyone with any selling experience should just describe as acurately what the see and let the questions people have fill in the blanks.
Homework is the answer. Although the remarks seemed just point blank & cold. That's what really got my attention. Thanks for the comments.NLP
mcdonger
Junior
Username: mcdonger

Post Number: 18
Registered: 4-2007
Posted on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 9:51 am:   Edit Post

I recently bought this bass. The bass was listed by a seller who was not knowledgeable about Alembics. He was listing bass for a friend. The bass sold on ebay a month ago for $3,000 but the buyer backed out of the deal as he had money problems. The bass was re-listed for $3,750 or Best Offer. I offered $2,500 and the guy accepted it. I should have the bass by Tuesday and will post some pictures. This will be my third, but not my last Alembic.
artswork99
Advanced Member
Username: artswork99

Post Number: 259
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 9:55 am:   Edit Post

Donald,

Enjoy that bass. It is a beauty!

Play it Healthy!

Art
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 5995
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 10:04 am:   Edit Post

Congrats Donald! Love the top!
mcdonger
Junior
Username: mcdonger

Post Number: 22
Registered: 4-2007
Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2008 - 8:26 am:   Edit Post

Here's a shot of the Mark King alone and one of my "Three Amigos." Series II V on the left, Stanley Clarke Signature center and the Mark King on the right. They are all different and that's one of the many things I like about Alembics. I feel like I need another one.



(Message edited by davehouck on January 19, 2008)
artswork99
Advanced Member
Username: artswork99

Post Number: 268
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2008 - 8:56 am:   Edit Post

Very NICE!!!!

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