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flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 2119
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2008 - 11:36 pm:   Edit Post

I posted my alembic classico for sale in here a couple of times at a good price-imho.
Since there was no response.. i decided to put it on ebay at what I think the bass is worth.
Here is a wonderful email i got from someone.
Am curious if this guy is on this website-if he is - ruck em

I think your used price is practically what you paid for it. You
cant price it among Alembics inflated prices in a deflated
ecomomy, sell your bmw first! Are you crazy! email me if you
are interested in a price drop. I have been an alembic player for
15 years and am well aware of what they used to cost. thanks,
with all due respect drive a hard bargain if you have to, just
remember, aint many people looking for one of these!


I had to eflaxinate him,. where do people come up with this crap?
elwoodblue
Senior Member
Username: elwoodblue

Post Number: 605
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2008 - 11:52 pm:   Edit Post

I agree,
...it's amazing people think they'll evoke a positive reaction with that kind of tone.

Best wishes on finding a good home for her.
terryc
Senior Member
Username: terryc

Post Number: 627
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Friday, November 21, 2008 - 3:41 am:   Edit Post

No one is asking him to buy it so where is he coming from..
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 2121
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Friday, November 21, 2008 - 8:58 am:   Edit Post

i did reply back with my personal thoughts and feelings and invited the guy to make an offer
still waiting
funkyjazzjunky
Advanced Member
Username: funkyjazzjunky

Post Number: 265
Registered: 5-2007
Posted on Friday, November 21, 2008 - 9:09 am:   Edit Post

If I could afford it, I would buy it as it is a work of art.
gtrguy
Intermediate Member
Username: gtrguy

Post Number: 161
Registered: 9-2004
Posted on Friday, November 21, 2008 - 11:02 am:   Edit Post

They are known as 'bottom feeders'. I have a friend who does this with sailboats and he actually will get one every once in a while using this tactic. He will haggle for months first and if the sellor is desperate enough he sometimes will buy one for cheap. However, I'd tell this person where to get off if it were me.

Good luck,
Dave
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 2122
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Friday, November 21, 2008 - 12:09 pm:   Edit Post

boats are another story altogether dave
2 happiest days for a boat owner is
1- the day you buy.
2- the day you sell.
trust me- i been there on boats.
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 3398
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Friday, November 21, 2008 - 12:55 pm:   Edit Post

Definition of a boat:

"A hole in the water into which you pour money"

Bill, tgo
terryc
Senior Member
Username: terryc

Post Number: 630
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2008 - 3:41 am:   Edit Post

Having never owned a boat I guess it is the same as running a car except more expensive??
Like the analogy about 'hole in the water...'
svlilioukalani
Junior
Username: svlilioukalani

Post Number: 38
Registered: 6-2008
Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2008 - 5:17 am:   Edit Post

JUST SAIL, THE WIND IS FREE!
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 2123
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2008 - 9:46 am:   Edit Post

its not the same as running a car
theres no shoulder to pull onto when you break down/
gas is usually a quarter or more higher than a gas station and you cant drive around shopping.
there are no lanes out there in the water so jerks will drive by closely and rattle and shake your boat in its wake. the mechanics got you by the balls.
lol
mike1762
Intermediate Member
Username: mike1762

Post Number: 184
Registered: 1-2008
Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2008 - 11:55 am:   Edit Post

Beautiful bass Flax. How many of those have even been made?
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 2124
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2008 - 11:31 pm:   Edit Post

about 24 i believe

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