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Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => Seen on craigslist, eBay, and elsewhere => Topic started by: hammer on October 07, 2009, 11:14:06 AM

Title: 1999 Mark King
Post by: hammer on October 07, 2009, 11:14:06 AM

This one (http://jonesboro.craigslist.org/msg/1404813190.html (http://jonesboro.craigslist.org/msg/1404813190.html)) recently came up on craiglist (jonesboro) and if its still available would appear almost too good to be true given the asking price.

Title: 1999 Mark King
Post by: kungfusheriff on October 07, 2009, 12:31:11 PM

That is (or was) Olie's bass...he got it from GC some years ago, if memory serves, and later had to shoot down a scam auction that used GC's pics of the bass. Olie's from Tejas, so it's conceivable his bass could be on craigslist in northern Arkansas, but I'd be a little surprised myself.

Title: 1999 Mark King
Post by: kungfusheriff on October 07, 2009, 12:37:09 PM

Sorry, double-post.
 
(Message edited by kungfusheriff on October 07, 2009)

Title: 1999 Mark King
Post by: olieoliver on October 07, 2009, 12:44:58 PM

That is indeed my bass and it's at Alembic now getting some updates done, so unless Mica's got a boat payment due or something er uh..... it's a scam!
 
 
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Title: 1999 Mark King
Post by: kungfusheriff on October 07, 2009, 01:10:59 PM

Should we start f'ing with him? I already flagged the ad, but could probably be a tad more aggressive.

Title: 1999 Mark King
Post by: hammer on October 07, 2009, 02:40:57 PM

Already removed.  Maybe it was my e-mail in which I introduced myself as local law enforcement officer and asked for an address at which I could view the bass.

Title: 1999 Mark King
Post by: mica on October 07, 2009, 02:48:04 PM

Olie has the most scammed bass EVER! The bass is safe in the shipping room here.

Title: 1999 Mark King
Post by: drjenney on October 07, 2009, 04:12:27 PM

I've got $1675. I can even slip it under the table to you, Mica! How much for shipping? ;-)

Title: 1999 Mark King
Post by: olieoliver on October 08, 2009, 05:17:01 AM

Mica, did you say SHIPPING  room...as in....ready to come home?!  
 
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Title: 1999 Mark King
Post by: hammer on October 08, 2009, 08:31:44 AM

Okay. If there's one thing this guy has is balls. Check out below the reply I received even after indicating I could stop by to look at the bass. I love the name he or she is using.
 
This guitar is in Very Near Mint Condition. There are no scratches, dents or dings anywhere on it,everything is 100% original. The price I'm selling it for is $1760, which is including all charges. I used to live in Jonesboro but I'm currently working in the UK (London) and I'll be moving here permanently within the next few months.I'm using a privately-held company called MoneyBookers storage to sell this guitar , I left it at their warehouse before leaving to the UK. they are supervising the entire sale process from payment, shipping with a 5-day inspection period, Warranty transfer service or/and (if needed) returns and refunding. If you want to purchase it, let me know and I will explain you how the company works and how we can move forward. Kind regards.
Jaquan Chauncey
 
(Message edited by hammer on October 08, 2009)

Title: 1999 Mark King
Post by: olieoliver on October 08, 2009, 09:02:44 AM

Well he is right about one thing, the bass is in Near Mint Condition.
 
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PS I wonder if including all charges includes fraud too?! ;)

Title: 1999 Mark King
Post by: Enzo on October 09, 2009, 08:49:57 PM

Hahahaha ! Really hilarious ! See, one thing is  sure, the recession stimulate the fantasy. I almost feel I have to send him some money for the nice story LOL.

Title: 1999 Mark King
Post by: Enzo on October 09, 2009, 09:00:33 PM

Hahahaha ! Really hilarious ! See, one thing is  sure, the recession stimulate the fantasy. I almost feel I have to send him some money for the nice story LOL.