Can you ignore and walk away from a great bass at a great price even though you don't need it?

[B-Mac]

I am having G.A.S. for an awesome bass that I figured I can't afford because of the usual price that it sells for. However, I just saw it at a really great price, but honestly I just bought a few other basses and need to pace myself so I'm spending cash rather than using plastic.

The bass' MSRP is usually around $2,500 and the street price brand spanking new is usually $1,999. Used prices are usually around $1,500.

I am looking at a used one that is only a year or so old with no dings or scratches for $999 with an original hard shell case and it is driving me bonkers. I usually don't even think about re-sale to make money, but this is just really wearing on me. What would you do?

I haven't revealed the identity of the bass on purpose because I am hoping no one buys it right away so I can eventually buy it!

 

[TolerancEJ]

If you have the money, the go for it.

I'm regretting missing out on a few great deals over the past month or so.

 

[Bassbeater]

Buahaha! Now you've got GAS!
This is not the support group you're looking for!

 

[J-Mags]

Not to be a buzzkill, but's not a great deal if you don't need it. It's not gonna play itself.

 

[JRA]

Buahaha! Now you've got GAS!

glad it's you and not me!


seriously: i need nothing: no basses, no gear, not even strings, but: i can imagine that certain deals might lure me into being stupid. yeah, probably the wrong place to come for discouragement or rational advice. good luck battling your GAS!

 

[MD]

"Can you ignore and walk away from a great bass at a great price even though you don't need it?"

Yes. Without breaking a sweat, or a second thought.
But that's just me. I seem to be naturally endowed with a the rare, and seldom spoken of, "GAS-less" gene.

 

[jd56hawk]

I could walk away from anything not as good as my two favorites.

 

[acid bass]

Nope. I recently bought my 7th bass solely because it was a great deal. Granted, it's one of my absolute favorite models and is a rare color, but I 100% didn't need it. Just really wanted it and the price was too low to ignore.

 

[Sid the Kid]

I would buy it and if it wasn’t that great or I didn’t bond with it I would move it for 0 loss or small profit.

 

[Slater]

I think if you couldn’t pull the trigger right away, even though it’s a great deal, you know it’s not the right time for you.

 

[Resonance129]

I'm capable, but it's definitely hard...
Now that I've been playing for a little while and know what types of things I like in a bass, it's really hard to walk away from something that fits the bill, especially when it's priced right.
But in my case, it comes down to responsibilities lol. Only if I can handle all the important stuff, and still have some "utility" that won't be detrimental to any account if it's not there... will I splurge on an instrument.
Otherwise, I can rationalize and pull myself away.

In your case, if everything's taken care of, the bass is the apple of your eye, and you've got the cash, why not?

 

[chris_b]

I am having G.A.S. for an awesome bass that I figured I can't afford because of the usual price that it sells for. However, I just saw it at a really great price, but honestly I just bought a few other basses and need to pace myself so I'm spending cash rather than using plastic.

If it's that good. . . get it.

Then sell the other basses you bought. The ones you no longer need because you just bought the most awesome bass.

 

[bassicmike]

Yes.

I don't GAS for basses anymore. I love the two I have, and don't really have room to keep anymore than that.

Now if we're talking pedals...

 

[woodyng2]

Apparently the answer is NO. Meet bass #11 in my collection.

 

[B-Mac]

Problem is I’m a 42 now....but the price...I’ll probably never see this bass at a price like this again

 

[MD]

Problem is I’m a 42 now....but the price...I’ll probably never see this bass at a price like this again

Then grab it. I'd put money on the lack of ridicule you'll receive here.

 

[JBW]

One of many reasons for having a healthy savings account is so you can jump on those perfect deals when they present themselves, and not go into debt. I bought a 1965 Hammond B3 last year for $2,000. I am only the second owner.

 

[Rumbledore]

walked away from plenty upon plenty for my #1. i absolutely hardly care about any other bass than it

 

[twinjet]

"Can you ignore and walk away from a great bass at a great price even though you don't need it?"

Yes. Without breaking a sweat, or a second thought.
But that's just me. I seem to be naturally endowed with a the rare, and seldom spoken of, "GAS-less" gene.

I can't decide if that is as bad or worse than not having a libido!

 

[B-Mac]

If it's that good. . . get it.

Then sell the other basses you bought. The ones you no longer need because you just bought the most awesome bass.

Need? It’s all about want. Being seduced by wood, steel, electronics, curves, binding, inlays....I got it bad!