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Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => Seen on craigslist, eBay, and elsewhere => Topic started by: sonicus on May 30, 2014, 07:43:44 AM

Title: 1983 Alembic 32" scale Distillate 4 string
Post by: sonicus on May 30, 2014, 07:43:44 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] (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1983-Alembic-32-scale-Distillate-4-string-fretted-bass-guitar/251543246969?_trksid=p5411.c100167.m2940&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140131123730%26meid%3D7266647167824154523%26pid%3D100167%26prg%3D20140131123730%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D251543246969)
 
 
The OLD LISTING:
[old listing] (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1983-Alembic-32-034-scale-Distillate-4-string-fretted-bass-guitar-/251530200595?pt=Guitar&hash=item3a905e4613&nma=true&si=XcCyahDDOAdcgZzNQEY6DX0WM1Q%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
 
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)

Title: 1983 Alembic 32" scale Distillate 4 string
Post by: gearhed289 on May 30, 2014, 09:30:55 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!

Title: 1983 Alembic 32" scale Distillate 4 string
Post by: hammer on May 30, 2014, 07:30:13 PM

If your interested in a real 32 Distillate in great condition that will actually be delivered, mine is up for sale. PM me.

Title: 1983 Alembic 32" scale Distillate 4 string
Post by: sonicus on May 31, 2014, 06:46:26 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 !

Title: 1983 Alembic 32" scale Distillate 4 string
Post by: sonofa_lembic on June 07, 2014, 07:21:19 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.

Title: 1983 Alembic 32" scale Distillate 4 string
Post by: hammer on June 07, 2014, 07:44:26 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.