Alembic Guitars Club

Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => Seen on craigslist, eBay, and elsewhere => Topic started by: series_iii on September 28, 2006, 11:47:16 AM

Title: Here's another one that sets off the bull$hit-0-meter.
Post by: series_iii on September 28, 2006, 11:47:16 AM

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.

Title: Here's another one that sets off the bull$hit-0-meter.
Post by: effclef on September 28, 2006, 11:50:09 AM

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

Title: Here's another one that sets off the bull$hit-0-meter.
Post by: 2400wattman on September 28, 2006, 11:53:27 AM

yep he's a club member

Title: Here's another one that sets off the bull$hit-0-meter.
Post by: olieoliver on September 28, 2006, 11:54:47 AM

Robert?

Title: Here's another one that sets off the bull$hit-0-meter.
Post by: keith_h on September 28, 2006, 12:35:42 PM

It's legit. Here is the  link (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=14008) to his thread in the For Sale/Trace area.
 
Keith

Title: Here's another one that sets off the bull$hit-0-meter.
Post by: series_iii on September 28, 2006, 01:10:32 PM

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....

Title: Here's another one that sets off the bull$hit-0-meter.
Post by: crgaston on September 28, 2006, 02:34:49 PM

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!  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/31911.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/31912.jpg)

Title: Here's another one that sets off the bull$hit-0-meter.
Post by: speicky on September 28, 2006, 02:36:49 PM

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

Title: Here's another one that sets off the bull$hit-0-meter.
Post by: 57basstra on September 28, 2006, 03:13:35 PM

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.

Title: Here's another one that sets off the bull$hit-0-meter.
Post by: lbpesq on September 28, 2006, 03:30:14 PM

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

Title: Here's another one that sets off the bull$hit-0-meter.
Post by: 57basstra on September 28, 2006, 03:34:48 PM

Bill is exactly right.

Title: Here's another one that sets off the bull$hit-0-meter.
Post by: j_gary on September 29, 2006, 05:17:56 AM

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

Title: Here's another one that sets off the bull$hit-0-meter.
Post by: hasadari on September 29, 2006, 05:30:14 AM

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)

Title: Here's another one that sets off the bull$hit-0-meter.
Post by: hasadari on September 29, 2006, 05:31:47 AM

By the way, no problem and no offense taken.  We all need to be vigilant.
 
Bob
 
(Message edited by hasadari on September 29, 2006)

Title: Here's another one that sets off the bull$hit-0-meter.
Post by: series_iii on September 29, 2006, 10:25:24 AM

looks like she sold.  congratulations!

Title: Here's another one that sets off the bull$hit-0-meter.
Post by: hasadari on September 29, 2006, 11:42:50 AM

Thank you.  It is appreciated.