opinion on this guitar on ebay

b_ryceeeee · #1 09-09-2010, 02:49 PM

Finally found the guitar ive been looking for on ebay. The only thing is the seller has 0 feedback! now so far hes been in contact and when i asked for certain pics of the guitar he sent them to my email. And when i asked how it would be shipped he said it would be in a fender guitar box with bubble wrap and paper. Heres the link http://cgi.ebay.com/FENDER-TELECASTE...#ht_1014wt_994

I've only ever bought things from people with a 100% feedback so just wondering what you guys think about this.

essentre · #2 09-09-2010, 02:50 PM

I personally stay away from anyone with a zero feedback. Just my way of staying out of possible trouble situations.

bongomania · #3 09-09-2010, 02:53 PM

Yeah that's a tough one. The pics, description, and answers to questions all point to a legitimate deal--but zero fdbk on Ebay is a deal-breaker as far as I'm concerned. If it was me, I wouldn't do it, just to play it safe.

b_ryceeeee · #4 09-09-2010, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bongomania

Yeah that's a tough one. The pics, description, and answers to questions all point to a legitimate deal--but zero fdbk on Ebay is a deal-breaker as far as I'm concerned. If it was me, I wouldn't do it, just to play it safe.

Yeah man this one has me on the fence big time.

ggunn · #5 09-09-2010, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by b_ryceeeee

Finally found the guitar ive been looking for on ebay. The only thing is the seller has 0 feedback! now so far hes been in contact and when i asked for certain pics of the guitar he sent them to my email. And when i asked how it would be shipped he said it would be in a fender guitar box with bubble wrap and paper. Heres the link http://cgi.ebay.com/FENDER-TELECASTE...#ht_1014wt_994

I've only ever bought things from people with a 100% feedback so just wondering what you guys think about this.

Don't do it. There are lots of Teles in the sea.

Spraeg · #6 09-09-2010, 03:43 PM

On the flip side, everyone starts off with 0 feedback. He/she may just be someone who's never sold on eBay before, that doesn't mean that they're shady. I'd say that if it's something you're not able to find elsewhere, and the price is right, then it may be worth it to take the risk. Make sure you get whatever eBay buyer protection and I think that PayPal has some sort of insurance as well. Just make sure you save EVERYTHING, no matter how inane, and get some sort of return policy in writing and you should be fairly well covered. I've bought from new sellers on eBay before with no complaints or issues. There are plenty of scammers out there, but some people really are legit and just trying to make a buck off of something they don't need any more.

Zitch · #7 09-09-2010, 03:56 PM

Look at the bid history as well, someone with a 0 rating keeps driving the price up, i would steer clear on this one.

b_ryceeeee · #8 09-09-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Zitch

Look at the bid history as well, someone with a 0 rating keeps driving the price up, i would steer clear on this one.

yeah i was just looking at that. looks like his someone he knows is pumping the bids up.

Marginal Tom · #9 09-09-2010, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Spraeg

On the flip side, everyone starts off with 0 feedback. He/she may just be someone who's never sold on eBay before, that doesn't mean that they're shady. I'd say that if it's something you're not able to find elsewhere, and the price is right, then it may be worth it to take the risk. Make sure you get whatever eBay buyer protection and I think that PayPal has some sort of insurance as well. Just make sure you save EVERYTHING, no matter how inane, and get some sort of return policy in writing and you should be fairly well covered. I've bought from new sellers on eBay before with no complaints or issues. There are plenty of scammers out there, but some people really are legit and just trying to make a buck off of something they don't need any more.

+1. If you really want this specific guitar, check out eBay's Buyer Protection, and use PayPal. From personal experience, I know that PayPal will serve as a mediator and insure that you get either the merchandise or a full refund.

thudstaff23 · #10 09-09-2010, 04:40 PM

That's a classic case of shill bidding going on there. It's pretty blatant. It's probably a legit deal, but the shill bidders will continue to drive the price up until you stop biting. My advice: let this one go.

Muaguana · #11 09-10-2010, 11:43 PM

Did anyone else notice the Q&A section seems to have at least 3 different people answering the questions? Unless the person changed up their writing style multiple times just to screw with OCD people's heads.

b_ryceeeee · #12 09-11-2010, 12:39 AM

Im steering away from this one. I asked if he had any other kind of feedback and he told me that this is his first time using ebay and hes learning on the fly. Ive seen people with 100's of feedback and not have a listing look like that.