First time buying from someone on talkbass.

AlphaMale · #1 09-16-2008, 11:56 PM

I just paid KAOSBass for a multitrack recorder (Sweet Deal), I can't wait to get it. What have been your guy's experiences with buying over talkbass? Have you done it? Have you considered it?

GeneralElectric · #2 09-17-2008, 12:00 AM

No. Never done it ever.

I wait till they give me their mailing address for the money, and then I rob them.

santucci218 · #3 09-17-2008, 12:14 AM

note the feedback system.

Linas · #4 09-17-2008, 12:18 AM

Done it alot. All good experiences. If someone just jointed and has no feedback, i would be wary, but there are ways to do a deal right.

LKdubby · #5 09-17-2008, 12:23 AM

I bought my "first" (Schecter Studio 5) bass from Smurf-O-deth through talkbass.. I'm in Cali and he's in Kentucky.. I emailed him a scanned photocopy of my bankofamerica cashiers check and he shipped the bass. When I received the bass I sent the check to him using FedEX priority overnight.. Everything worked out fine, I love the bass and he got paid promptly!

Not all internet transactions happen the way mine did, and I'm grateful that mine went so smoothly with no hitches..

LKdubby · #6 09-17-2008, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by santucci218

note the feedback system.

+1

I had checked out Smurf-o-deth's posts to get a feel for what kind of person he was, and also checked out his feedback rating. In the end I decided I could trust him!

derelicte · #7 09-17-2008, 02:39 AM

the classifieds here on TB are one of the most trusted i've encountered. and oh the deals on here!! aside from a few obscure deals on craigslist, this place is my goto for bass-related equipment! this community consists of ppl who are for the most part honest and fair in pricing. at first i was a bit wary, but with the proper measures taken can become a safe and comfortable place to swap/buy gear.

MakiSupaStar · #8 09-17-2008, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by derelicte

the classifieds here on TB are one of the most trusted i've encountered. and oh the deals on here!! aside from a few obscure deals on craigslist, this place is my goto for bass-related equipment! this community consists of ppl who are for the most part honest and fair in pricing. at first i was a bit wary, but with the proper measures taken can become a safe and comfortable place to swap/buy gear.

Yep. This is exactly how I feel. I've bought a few items on here, including a one of a kind SX bass off of Joe Nerve that I now dub my boob bass. All transactions were smooth and it's nice to work with fellow TB'rs. Generally, I try to avoid it though. Saves me money if I don't know what's there.

Valerus · #9 09-17-2008, 10:06 AM

I've gotten 95% of my entire gear from this site

syciprider · #10 09-17-2008, 10:11 AM

Even the folks who are known to be a PITA in OT can be trusted in the Classifieds.

**WillPlay4Food** · #11 09-17-2008, 10:12 AM

Have bought and sold many things here and haven't encountered any problems.

EricF · #12 09-17-2008, 10:13 AM

I've bought and sold basses and effects here with nothing even close to a problem once a deal has been agreed upon. I will generally list things on TB (ans often for a better price) before I put them up on eBay. I ALWAYS use PayPal. Overall, I consider the TB classefields a very safe place to buys and sell stuff.

I even sold something to SpankyPants!!

dmq89 · #13 09-17-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Valerus

I've gotten 95% of my entire gear from this site

+1 (for almost all of my FX and a bass trade - all cross-border!)

The reason I like to deal here is that we're a community - and why would anyone want to make a bad name for themselves on here?

Plus, I have yet to find someone who can't be trusted... There's always somebody I guess, but I have had all good transactions so far!!!

Joe Gress · #14 09-17-2008, 12:26 PM

The classifieds are awesome! Most of the people I have dealt with have been quick in responses, payment, and shipping. the few trades that I have done have been flawless as well. I have had one or two people say they want something, and then they vanish. Oh well. B eing able to trade stuff works very well to because it allows me to try out items without having to buy them outright. I don't like 'em, there back in the classifieds.

Alpha-don't forget to leave feedback. The better your feedback, the more people will want to do business with you.

And Paypal makes the whole thing so easy.

fenderhutz · #15 09-17-2008, 12:29 PM

I have never sold anything on here, bunch of untrustworthy losers on this site.

When it comes to internet selling ot buying, TalkBass is actually one of the best places I have found for used gear. Just pay attention to the feedback system and user history.

**cheezewiz** · #16 09-17-2008, 01:49 PM

Most of my gear comes from this site. I've had TONS of really great deals, both as a buyer and a seller. I've had a few neutral deals, and only one really bad one, but that was several years ago and the said asshat I dealt with disappeared from TB right after he was exposed as a douche.

I'm MUCH more comfortable dealing here than on ebay.

peterbright · #17 09-17-2008, 01:52 PM

I've never had a problem.

Kitsapbass · #18 09-17-2008, 01:57 PM

I bought all of my basses on TB. Well, all that I currently have, that is.

Herrlster · #19 09-17-2008, 02:03 PM

I bought a bass and several parts from here. The people are great, even though I'm a n00b when it comes to shipping and buying online, everybody who has dealt with me have been very co-operative and helpful.

DWBass · #20 09-17-2008, 02:05 PM

Been good for me so far!