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Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => Seen on craigslist, eBay, and elsewhere => Topic started by: kmh364 on January 09, 2006, 06:08:20 AM

Title: DS-5 in a rackbag on EBAY
Post by: kmh364 on January 09, 2006, 06:08:20 AM

Anyone need a Series I/II power supply?
 
http://cgi.ebay.com/Alembic-DS-5R-Power-Supply-Rack-mounted_W0QQitemZ7380926204QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com/Alembic-DS-5R-Power-Supply-Rack-mounted_W0QQitemZ7380926204QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
 
$225 starting bid...$425 BIN

Title: DS-5 in a rackbag on EBAY
Post by: spose on January 09, 2006, 08:31:10 AM

is that your auction?
I need one of these units.

Title: DS-5 in a rackbag on EBAY
Post by: kmh364 on January 09, 2006, 09:39:20 AM

No,unfortunately. I'm just reporting on one I spotted on EBAY. I have a new one, but I need it for my new Series I as it is my only one. Sorry.
 
Try emailing the guy to make a deal.
 
How much are they new (sans Series bass, of course)?

Title: DS-5 in a rackbag on EBAY
Post by: yggdrasil on January 12, 2006, 07:48:11 AM

This is now over $500.
Isn't a new one less?

Title: DS-5 in a rackbag on EBAY
Post by: valvil on January 12, 2006, 01:11:31 PM

Yes it is,  495$ list.
 
Valentino

Title: DS-5 in a rackbag on EBAY
Post by: kungfusheriff on January 12, 2006, 01:32:15 PM

Passing $600...should somebody e-mail these guys? LOL!

Title: DS-5 in a rackbag on EBAY
Post by: kmh364 on January 13, 2006, 07:09:13 AM

I don't get it...it had a BIN price of $425!!! This thing is going for more than I've seen late-model F-1X/F-2B/SF-2's go for!!! How bad do you need a used power supply to pay more than a new one? It's beyond me.

Title: DS-5 in a rackbag on EBAY
Post by: palembic on January 13, 2006, 09:13:34 AM

Mmmm .. I guess the rackbag is VERY expensive????? HA!

Title: DS-5 in a rackbag on EBAY
Post by: David Houck on January 13, 2006, 10:59:51 AM

Kevin; you bring up an interesting point.  If you ordered a new one, then I'm guessing there may be a waiting period, perhaps not inconsiderable.  I have no idea if they keep these in stock around the shop or how long it takes for them to make one or if there is a waiting list for one.  So if you really need a rackmount power supply now, say if you're leaving to go on your winter/spring East Coast tour next week, well then a couple hundred dollars extra might be worth it.  So if time is a consideration, perhaps a used DS-5R could indeed be worth more than a new one!

Title: DS-5 in a rackbag on EBAY
Post by: valvil on January 13, 2006, 04:08:22 PM

Oh, we have 'em and it does not take very long to make them. All we need is the serial number of the instrument it's destined for, just to make sure we're not selling a power supply for  a stolen bass.
 
I wouldn't be surprised if the winning bidder ends up hosing the seller. I've seen that happen on a lot of stuff that went for more than it reasonably should have.
 
Valentino
 
(Message edited by valvil on January 13, 2006)

Title: DS-5 in a rackbag on EBAY
Post by: David Houck on January 14, 2006, 04:46:12 AM

Thanks Val!  That's good to know!