Feedback profile - Socobass

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Feedback score
34 (+33 /0 /-1)
Positive feedback (last 12 months)
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I am a buyer posting feedback on Socobass as seller
Positive
Quick responses to messages, and the pedal arrived well-packed and exactly as advertised! Thanks a ton!
Classified ad: For sale Jam Ripply Fall
I am a buyer posting feedback on Socobass as seller
Positive
Excellent seller, great communication, item was in perfect condition. Thanks for going the extra mile and shipping to me in Canada. Great person to deal with!
Classified ad: For sale Sushi Box Finally v2
I am a buyer posting feedback on Socobass as seller
Positive
Great doing business with you. Thanks for the conversation and the Ric!
Classified ad: For sale Rickenbacker 4003s 2024
I am a seller posting feedback on Socobass as buyer
Positive
quick and easy!
Classified ad: For sale Sushi Box - Finally v2
I am a buyer posting feedback on Socobass as seller
Positive
I'm delighted with my pedal purchase. It's every bit mint, as described. Thank you!
Classified ad: For sale Geddy Lee MP 40
I am a seller posting feedback on Socobass as buyer
Positive
Fantastic transaction with great communication, thanks!
Classified ad: For sale Sushi Box Slampegg Bee Pre X
I am a buyer posting feedback on Socobass as seller
Positive
Great seller, good communication, safe shipping and a heck of a good deal
Classified ad: For sale Epifani UL901 sale pending
I am a buyer posting feedback on Socobass as seller
Positive
... smooth operator , great communications !!
Classified ad: For sale Epifani UL-901
I am a buyer posting feedback on Socobass as seller
Positive
Perfect transaction!
Classified ad: For sale EMG PJ
birminghambass
birminghambass
Thanks again!
I am a buyer posting feedback on Socobass as seller
Positive
Fast and just as described
S
skincaid
Fast and just as described. Great deal and great person to deal with!
Communication was fast and clear. Thanks
I am a buyer posting feedback on Socobass as seller
Positive
Great TB'er - fast shipping and excellent communication
Classified ad: For sale Audere Classic
Envincibal
Envincibal
Looking forward to using the Audere in future build - thanks!
I am a buyer posting feedback on Socobass as seller
Positive
Great transaction.
letsgethandsome
letsgethandsome
Seller was communicative and good to deal with. The amp was packed super well and everything was as described. Great transaction!
I am a buyer posting feedback on Socobass as seller
Positive
Great seller! Thank you!
Giff
Giff
Great seller! Fast shipping! Item as pictured and described! Thank you!
I am a buyer posting feedback on Socobass as seller
Positive
Great seller, fast shipping, bass as described (excellent).
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roach66
I purchased a bass on TB classifeds from Socabass. Great transaction. Communication was quick and accurate, shipping was fast, and bass arrived well packaged and in great condition. Do not hesitate to purchase from Socabass, he is one of the good ones!
I am a buyer posting feedback on Socobass as seller
Positive
Fast shipping and exactly as described
chanson
chanson
Great deal and no troubles
I am a buyer posting feedback on Socobass as seller
Negative
Poor Seller Integrity
Classified ad: For sale Handbox R400
RVRSCO
RVRSCO
The Facts.

Amp arrived via UPS, for which I provided an overnight shipping label for with basic insurance, double boxed and packaged well, no signs of damage to the packing.

Upon opening the box, the external condition of the amplifier was in excellent condition. No issues there. However, the seller DID NOT include the power cable, and has not provide me with a power cable as of writing this.

Upon plugging the amp in, the amp powered up, but was stuck in “Protect” mode. The amp did not function.

I reached out to the seller who stated that the amp worked before he shipped it. I requested a refund since it arrived non-functional. He accused me of calling him a liar and became very defensive. He insisted that I need to call UPS and go through their insurance claim process. I explained that UPS will not cover any of what is wrong with the amp if there is no physical damage to the packaging or exterior of the amp. Been there done that.

After a day or so of arguing to get the seller to do something and take responsibility for the non-functioning amp he sold me, he finally sent me partial refund of $150. A step in the right direction.

I then brought the amp to an amp tech and had them look at it. Both the tech and myself reached out to Handbox directly. It was finally determined that the amp was not working due to the traces on the transistors being completely vaporized. To fix this would cost me $400+. Both my amp tech and Handbox confirmed that this damage DID NOT occur during shipping. The only way traces get vaporized is when the amp is connected to a power source. Most commonly a power surge, bad ground, or other power related issue is what causes this to happen.

I reached back out to the seller to explain the situation. He again states that it worked when he had it, but if I want to call him a liar, “you know what you can do with that.” Again, very defensive and not taking responsibility/ownership for the non-functioning amp that he sold me.

The fact is, TalkBass is a place where we rely on the transparency and trust of others in the TB community when buying and selling gear. Inherently, we take a risk when we buy anything from the classifieds, but I have always been able to count on the good faith of other in the TalkBass community. If you sell something to someone and it arrives non-functional not due to any shipping damage, you should do the right thing take care of your customer and fellow TB’er.

I have been on TB for a long time now, with a perfect feedback score of 240 with far more than that actually completed. This is the first time I have had a bad interaction here. The defensiveness, attitude, lack of remorse, and failure to truly resolve this issue is what unfortunately pushed me to leave this feedback.
I am a buyer posting feedback on Socobass as seller
Positive
Smooth transaction. Shipped the pedal out immediately.
Classified ad: For sale Taurus compressor, Reduced
Bubby Brown
Bubby Brown
Thanks.
I am a trader posting feedback on Socobass as trader
Positive
Easy trade with a great TBer
Nuage420
Nuage420
Thank you for the trade offer!
I am a trader posting feedback on Socobass as trader
Positive
Great interaction, A+ TBer!
Derry Murbles
Derry Murbles
Clear and quick communication, friendly interaction. Would definitely work with again!
I am a buyer posting feedback on Socobass as seller
Positive
Fantastic TBer and Incredible Bass!! AAA+++
bassman28
bassman28
Perfect!!