Author Topic: FS: Mark King 5 w Custom Body (Read 586 times)

shakeyeraz · « **on:** September 21, 2004, 08:14:38 AM »

Well, the trade route isn't working out so I'm offering my 9-month-old King Standard 5 for sale. I need a 6-string for the project I'm working on now so here's an opportunity for someone.

The details:
RH 34 scale, Maple Neck, Walnut Pinstripes
Ebony fingerboard, Fretted, MOP ovals, Aluminum side dots, Crown Peghead
3A Quilt Maple top laminate
Mahogany body
Poly Clear Gloss
Bronze Logo and Script
Bridge Block
Bird Tailpiece
All Brass hardware
Gold Alembic Gotoh machine heads
Gold strap locks
Signature electronics
Side mounted jack
Hard shell Case with case candy

This bass is in perfect condition - no dings, scratches, whatever. I'm asking $3600 shipped&insured within the US. Please email me for more pix and/or questions - shakeyeraz@hotmail.com.

Thanks for looking.

bsee · « **Reply #1 on:** September 21, 2004, 08:21:06 AM »

If you don't get prompt interest, eBay looks to be triple-O friendly at the moment. Good luck!

shakeyeraz · « **Reply #2 on:** September 21, 2004, 10:08:26 AM »

Thanks - I always like to go here first - but thanks for the heads-up on ebay happenings.

Regards,
Kevin

shakeyeraz · « **Reply #3 on:** September 24, 2004, 02:42:58 AM »

So, it's out on eBay now. I adjusted the price based upon feedback I received. To be consistent with my first post, I'll throw in shipping (US only) for anyone currently registered here that wins the auction.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4713&item=3750499328&rd=1

pookeymp · « **Reply #4 on:** September 24, 2004, 08:41:12 AM »

Hey Kevin,

Good luck on your sale. I just recently sold my Mark King on ebay with much success...and your bass is a beauty as well...so you should get what you want.

I know it hurts taking any type of loss on these basses, especially when they're so new and in such pristine condition, but that's what the market dictates...so we take our losses...cry a bit...and try to carry on.

Mikey/

shakeyeraz · « **Reply #5 on:** September 24, 2004, 10:41:46 AM »

Thanks Mikey - I appreciate the support. Someone's going to get a nice *new* bass and I'll get my 6'er. Life goes on....

shakeyeraz · « **Reply #6 on:** September 30, 2004, 06:14:08 AM »

Help! - I need more suggestions on selling this bass. The eBay auction ended with some interest but no sale.
Thanks

poor_nigel · « **Reply #7 on:** September 30, 2004, 06:44:45 AM »

Wait till Jesse is done messing around with his JPJ. IMO it is distracting people from yours. As Jesse is going to probably find out, relisted items seldom sell well. The thrill is gone, and logic starts taking over where emotion was left unchecked. I would wait a month. Your bass should sell in the range you are looking for. I am a bit surprised it did not hit $3,000. His bass has Anniversary electronics and purpleheart lams in the neck. He has also listed the bass with 5A quilted maple, which some people may believe. Don't compete. Wait a bit. The right buyer will come along in time. If eBay does not charge for relisting, leave it up another round, but . . .

pookeymp · « **Reply #8 on:** September 30, 2004, 08:39:03 AM »

Hey Kevin,

Hang in there and give it another shot in time, like Nigel said. The first time around my Mark King didn't sell either. The highest bidder came within $50 of my reserve. After the auction I contacted the highest bidder and the next highest bidder and offered it to them at their bid price...but neither took the offer.

I only waited a few days before relisting, but there wasn't any other basses like mine up for sale at the time...so I took a chance. The second time I got rid of the reserve (which is pretty expensive anyway), and just started the bid at a price that I knew I could live with if I only received one bid. This time around it sold for my Buy It Now price, which was more than my reserve from the first auction. So, it's a bit of timing and a lot of luck (a prayer here and there goes a long way as well).

Once again...good luck.

Mikey/

shakeyeraz · « **Reply #9 on:** September 30, 2004, 08:53:45 AM »

Guys - this is good info and advice, thanks. I thought about doint it NR starting at a price I can live with. Maybe that's the way I'll go. I also got some feedback on the shipping cost so I may reduce that a bit after I check FedEx and UPS rates more carefully.

David Houck · « **Reply #10 on:** September 30, 2004, 08:58:21 AM »

Kevin's bass was listed right before Jesse's. I would guess that some people who were interested in Kevin's bass were also intereted in Jesse's bass and could not bid on both. So I'm thinking that being listed right before Jesse's bass hampered Kevin's auction.

bsee · « **Reply #11 on:** September 30, 2004, 10:39:02 AM »

I was thinking the opposite. That the similar basses with one looking for $7K would make the one selling for half that look particularly appealing, but it clearly didn't work out that way.

David Houck · « **Reply #12 on:** September 30, 2004, 05:00:25 PM »

You do have a good point, Bob. I think as Mikey suggested, patience is probably the answer.

shakeyeraz · « **Reply #13 on:** September 30, 2004, 05:19:08 PM »

Thanks - I'm thinking the NR auction would be the route to go. It's impossible to tell what the market will bear at any point in time so I'll give it another try that way.

Again thanks to everyone here - I really appreciate the comments and thoughts. Please keep 'em coming.
k

poor_nigel · « **Reply #14 on:** September 30, 2004, 06:02:16 PM »

Uh oh, more IMO's coming . . . Simply consider these points and then do what you deem is best for you and your bass.

From my eBay experiences over the years, the market will bear more consistently twice a year. Before Christmas and when tax returns are filed and refunds are abundant. I have a real itch for a custom five-string S II with ebony neck lams since I put those 21 speakers in boxes and they just blew me away. Unbelievable depth, and the 10's really put an edge on it. I have $20,000 in vintage equipment, conservatively estimated, that I am willing to part with, and I will probably start selling stuff off next refund season. Vintage stuff seems to go at its highest then, especially for items of $1,000 and less.

Really rare and/or special items have no real 'season.' Their market value is simply determined by which hard-core collectors are around at the time, and how many things they have just invested in. Note: Psychological observation. When you list a item with another, better item on auction, people will tend to mentally devalue the lesser one, though it is being sold cheaper and is a better value. Best to sell your T-Omega when no other is listed, unless yours is the rarer/better one. There are a few sane people around who would logically deduce your bass is a better buy for them, but they must all be broke right now, saving for Christmas maybe.

November will be a high range for people spending money for Christmas presents, all the way up to almost Christmas Day (A weeks to ship and stuff, minimum). Refund season is more when people buy things for themselves. If your bass does not sell for what you want to get for it now, then Christmas and refund season are not that far off. This is a good time for those people who have promised themselves a high dollar item, and the significant other is much more lenient, as it Christmas time.

So when will the market bear the least? After Christmas and those who owe the IRS must dig deep in pockets that Christmas emptied to try and bid on things that sellers are desperate to get rid of for the same reason. Generally, that is the best time to find things you want. This seems a bit opportunistic, but I am listening to Aqualung as I type this, so . . . Greasy fingers smearing shabby clothes & Watching little girls with bad intent! Yikes.

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