A local TB'er ripped me off!!

[4string4ever]

It is very possible he didn't know it was broken. I have basses I never had to tweak. It might have played great for him. You're assuming he caused the problems. Hard to explain if you never knew. Just saying. Good luck

Yet he said in his classified ad that the bass had a professional set up. He also said that he adjusted the truss rod immediately before delivering to me and that there was no sign of a problem. That can't be true, since the truss rod nut was frozen as soon as I touched it.

 

[mtdkingstonheir]

4string4ever - I sincerely do hope everything works out for the best. You seem to be a very patient bassplayer - good karma is coming your way.

 

[4string4ever]

I haven't been patient at home, just ask my wife.

 

[ptg]

I would rather lock them up in a safe place, while it's determined if they're innocent.

Ummm.....no.

Go luck to the OP!

 

[JackANSI]

He has not deleted his account, @bassMG is an active member and has been here for over 5 years.

Oddly he did delete the deal thread and has also deleted some of his other deal threads. Nor does he have much activity shown for a member in long standing.

There is always the chance that he honestly did not know of the damage. I actually doubt the guy set up shop to sell basses with broken truss rods to unsuspecting buyers. His activity on the site is a little out of the ordinary though.

I've found a few "talkbass members" that have nothing but buy/sell threads and a few "questions" and "answers" here and there that seem more tailored to make a sale.

It's a great deal for semi-commercial sellers here, cheap to post, people assume they are actual TB members and wouldn't screw them, the risk is all on the buyer, and I don't think anyone is actually looking through things to keep them straight.

 

[DWBass]

I wonder if this is the same guy who I traded a Lakland JO5 to for a US Fender Jazz. Seller did not disclose that the original Fender branded tuners were no longer on the bass but had Hipshot vintage tuners installed. I was pissed but not too pissed since the Hipshots were just as good. I tried looking for the trade thread but it's gone.

He immediately put my bass up for sale here and on eBay. He's only here to deal.

 

[Bryan R. Tyler]

Stupid phone sends my typing before I'm finished. I meant to ask do we not need nod assistance to delete a thread?

You do not need a moderator to delete your ads. However, you should not delete ads in which a transaction was completed. I've undeleted it:
SOLD - 2003 Lakland, Skyline Darryl Jones 4

 

[DannyNFLD]

Wow... you really hate to hear about stuff like this happening. Hopefully all works out for the best bro...

 

[organworthyplayer337]

It looks like the seller just used TB hock gear. I'll probably not do business with someone on here that contributes nothing..

Besides $30


I'm joking but I get your point

 

[lamarjones]

If you know who the seller is, put this thread on his profile feedback for the transaction.

 

[organworthyplayer337]

That's the one, however there were more posts to that thread, including mine, someone else local who had left their phone number for him to call, and the one where he declared the bass sold after I paid. Perhaps it was page 2.

Good work finding that man, thanks and cheers!

I just realized what your profile pic was haha

 

[4string4ever]

I wonder if this is the same guy who I traded a Lakland JO5 to for a US Fender Jazz. Seller did not disclose that the original Fender branded tuners were no longer on the bass but had Hipshot vintage tuners installed. I was pissed but not too pissed since the Hipshots were just as good. I tried looking for the trade thread but it's gone.

He immediately put my bass up for sale here and on eBay. He's only here to deal.

Is he in Orlando, and is his name Michael? I can pm physical description if you wish.

 

[4string4ever]

I just realized what your profile pic was haha

Yeah, when I saw it, I was playing a Ric at the time.

 

[5544]

If you know who the seller is, put this thread on his profile feedback for the transaction.

This is only half of the story. Better to wait for the other side before passing judgement.

 

[4string4ever]

You do not need a moderator to delete your ads. However, you should not delete ads in which a transaction was completed. I've undeleted it:
SOLD - 2003 Lakland, Skyline Darryl Jones 4

Thank you very much, I appreciate your participation.

 

[Oren Hudson]

I paid via PayPal, including shipping, then discovered that we were local to each other. We met half way. I know his name, phone # and address through paypal, and will try to let to powers that be deal with it.

Help from within :***: ??

Help from within meaning within TB. :***: was simply the imogee sticking its tongue out - I have no idea why TB changed it.

 

[lamarjones]

This is only half of the story. Better to wait for the other side before passing judgement.

I think that is exactly what feedback is for. Apparently we differ.

So now the thread is undeleted and you are suggesting that op not put correct feedback in? To me that makes this place weaker.

 

[4string4ever]

This is only half of the story. Better to wait for the other side before passing judgement.

It's always wise, however I think the rusty end of a broken truss rod trumps "well I adjusted it fine just before I gave it to you".

 

[4string4ever]

This is only half of the story. Better to wait for the other side before passing judgement.

Best pic I can take, you can see the rusty end, and for perspective, it's an inch down inside the heel, with only a quarter inch of thread showing.

 

[organworthyplayer337]

Ay yo bassMG, what's good?