This is UNREAL (absurd Akai Deep Impact content)

[DannDubblewe]

As my ongoing search for a decently priced DI continues, it seems I've become akin to searching various websites each day, perhaps several times a day, hoping that one will pop up at a reasonable price and the person selling will not know what they have (so close before!). After viewing this eBay auction, I am certain I will (happily) stick with my mammoth-sized G5 and just sit back. I can't compete with this sort of money:
http://cgi.ebay.com/AKAI-DEEP-IMPACT...ht_1531wt_1167

If you have a Deep Impact and are on the fence of selling it or not, it seems NOW is the time.

Have any of you EVER seen a Deep Impact go THIS high in price?

[Bob C]

I didn't bother to click the link. Is it the one that is $700? I saw one on the bay for $800 a couple months ago.

I've always wanted a Deep Impact. I suppose the discontinued angle makes me want it more, but I refuse to pay current market prices. By that, I mean over $200. I mean, come on.

I know that the Deep Impact being in demand is really a distortion of reality - niche market, and all that. Still, Akai COULD rerelease it if they wanted to. And I would buy one from Musician's Friend for $179.

That won't happen, but those are my thoughts. Those are my terms.

If I had one for sale, would I accept top dollar for it? I suppose. On the other hand, if it was really worth that much, maybe it would be good enough to keep. I wish I had a warehouse full of them to sell at rock bottom prices, thus driving the market back to normal levels.

[Bob C]

Well, I just clicked on that link. Don't know if it was the same one I saw before.

Anyway, holy *&$!!! Get serious!!!

Dann, you mentioned the G5, which I always hear is rare and goes for $300+. But timing and patience really pays off for those. I've narrowly missed out on some GREAT eBay deals on G5's. I've seen dry spells and gouge-fests. Not so with the DI.

[bigchiefbc]

Originally Posted by DannDubblewe

As my ongoing search for a decently priced DI continues, it seems I've become akin to searching various websites each day, perhaps several times a day, hoping that one will pop up at a reasonable price and the person selling will not know what they have (so close before!). After viewing this eBay auction, I am certain I will (happily) stick with my mammoth-sized G5 and just sit back. I can't compete with this sort of money:
http://cgi.ebay.com/AKAI-DEEP-IMPACT...ht_1531wt_1167

If you have a Deep Impact and are on the fence of selling it or not, it seems NOW is the time.

Have any of you EVER seen a Deep Impact go THIS high in price?

OMMFG!!!!

Alright, this is getting ridiculous.

[leegreenman]

it's a great pedal but...

[SpectorBass]

I guess this is what happens when Muse becomes really popular in North America...

[lowfreq33]

It's up to over $1000 now...

[DannDubblewe]

Originally Posted by Bob C

Well, I just clicked on that link. Don't know if it was the same one I saw before.

Anyway, holy *&$!!! Get serious!!!

Dann, you mentioned the G5, which I always hear is rare and goes for $300+. But timing and patience really pays off for those. I've narrowly missed out on some GREAT eBay deals on G5's. I've seen dry spells and gouge-fests. Not so with the DI.

Precisely. I've seen a small handful of eBay G5's in the past 6 or so months go for anywhere between 100-300. I got mine from a TBer for 300, and it really is great - expensive, but great. The deep impact is nice because it is more pedal-board friendly, but I could care less at these prices.




I still cannot get over this.

[marc40a]

Ebay is a shady place these days. Since the policy change, any bidder can walk away from an auction with no repurcussions. I wouldn't be suprised if this transaction was never was consumated.

[dannster]

Isn't it time Akai woke up and smelled the money?

[Bob C]

Originally Posted by marc40a

Ebay is a shady place these days. Since the policy change, any bidder can walk away from an auction with no repurcussions. I wouldn't be suprised if this transaction was never was consumated.

I know a little, but not a lot about the policy change(es). Could you eleborate on your statement?

Also, I don't want this thread to get totally hijacked. If the eBay discussion gets lengthy, we can start another thread. I'll happily follow.

[Bob C]

Originally Posted by dannster

Isn't it time Akai woke up and smelled the money?

You would think so, but we on Talkbass probably don't see the "big picture". I know this has been discussed many times on these forums. WE are a "drop in the bucket" in the grand scheme of things.

I read lots of posts on different forums about "Why did they drop this" or "change that" or "the old ones sounded better (Bass Microsynth, Mutron, or what-have-you)". But the manufacturers have their reasons, and well ... you can't have everything. I believe it, but I don't have to like it.

I actually emailed Akai about rereleasing the Deep Impact. I got a prompt and polite reply which stated something to the effect of "We have no plans to do so at this time".

So it goes.

[lowfreq33]

You know if they did re-release it everyone would just say it's not as good as the original.

On a similar note, what's the most anyone's ever seen a Unibass go for? I see them for $500 all the time.

[Taylor Livingston]

Originally Posted by dannster

Isn't it time Akai woke up and smelled the money?

Realistically, I don't think they'd make much money. Sure, there's one guy every month or 2 who's willing to pay 800-1000 clams for one. But that actually doesn't translate into much of a market for a big manufacturer. They need to be able to sell maybe 10,000 of them to make a run worth it. I don't think that many people are that interested.

[Bob C]

Originally Posted by conical johnson

Realistically, I don't think they'd make much money. Sure, there's one guy every month or 2 who's willing to pay 800-1000 clams for one. But that actually doesn't translate into much of a market for a big manufacturer. They need to be able to sell maybe 10,000 of them to make a run worth it. I don't think that many people are that interested.

That's what I was alluding to. The number of people on Talkbass that want one and would actually buy it might be 100.

On the other hand, there are thousands of effects pedals out there. Are they all moving 10,000 units?

[Bob C]

Originally Posted by lowfreq33

You know if they did re-release it everyone would just say it's not as good as the original.

On a similar note, what's the most anyone's ever seen a Unibass go for? I see them for $500 all the time.

Really? I got mine for $189 BIN. There is one on eBay right now starting at $200 with no bids yet (still early in the auction though). I've seen a few go for right around $200 in the last couple of months.

I like to watch some of those auctions just to see what things are going for.

[Taylor Livingston]

Originally Posted by Bob C

That's what I was alluding to. The number of people on Talkbass that want one and would actually buy it might be 100.

Your post wasn't there when I started typing, but we're pretty much on the same page.

On the other hand, there are thousands of effects pedals out there. Are they all moving 10,000 units?

No, but the ones made by big companies are moving that many or more.

[Bob C]

conical,

You're probably right. I'm not really "in the loop" on that stuff. I just got to thinking that Boss, for example must market 30 or 40 guitar and bass pedals. Is every one THAT big of a seller?

[jscomposer]

I bet if you rub it, a genie pops out.

[Bassamatic]

The problem with eBay is that they are totally courting the buyers and care less about sellers.

For example - sellers can NO LONGER leave negative feedback for buyers that don't pay, etc. If you can only leave positive feedback, why bother at all?

I would rather sit with an item on CL for 6 months than give any more of my $$ to evilBay