Crazy collection…….

[pb9717]

I recently sold a bunch of basses. Bought a couple, traded 1……but one of my buyers turned out to be a most interesting chap.

His 1st language was Spanish, so we only communicated over text messaging with a language translator. Initially i though he may be a scammer. I really like to speak directly with my buyers either via phone or FaceTime. I also verify addresses, google earth the receiving address to make sure its real, etc. It just makes for a more personal and safer selling experience.

Well the buyers address was real, valid and appeared safe to ship to. He PayPal’d his payment, and off it went. I tracked it on delivery day and saw a photo of a $3000 bass, leaning against a garage door in Newark NJ. The UPS driver didnt even make the effort to take it to the front door. Unreal. I immediately messaged the buyer and asked if he had it. That led to an incredible exchange of photos…….see for yourself….

The vintage white bass is the one he purchased. Its one of 4 moderns he own…..it was the rack in the back of the picture that made me go……”what da??”

I asked he if could send me a pic of the rack…..well, this is what he sent…..

The 4th Modern 5, an NYC vintage model with an incredible quilt top on a tobacco burst….ok…bu theres more…..

 

[abarson]

I wouldn't be posting someone else's collection without their permission.

 

[pb9717]

Messaged admins. Delete requested.

 

[J Posega]

I wouldn't be posting someone else's collection without their permission.

Why? There's no personal identifying information? We share pics of celebrities' stuff all the time. What's the problem?

 

[StayLow]

Dude owns basses probably worth more than the tiny apartment he probably rents, and sends pics of the collection to complete randos who have his home address.

Prudence and common sense don’t seem to rank high among his best qualities.

And yeah, publicly posting what he sent doesn’t seem right. He’s (probably) not a celebrity and didn’t post those pics publicly in any case.

 

[KellyC]

Setting aside the discussion over whether or not it's unadvisable to post a random person in Newark's collection here, that is one hell of a bass collection.

 

[Ellery]

Are those Foderas in that rack?
What's his address anyway?

 

[pb9717]

I messaged him .. he gave me permission to post…so back to it

The last one is the most spectacular ……what would you thin the total value is here…$100K? $200K


Oh, and he doesnt play with anyone. Only plays bass at home, by himself.

Pretty incredible huh?

 

[pb9717]

Dude owns basses probably worth more than the tiny apartment he probably rents, and sends pics of the collection to complete randos who have his home address.

Prudence and common sense don’t seem to rank high among his best qualities.

And yeah, publicly posting what he sent doesn’t seem right. He’s (probably) not a celebrity and didn’t post those pics publicly in any case.

Yea, I wouldn’t go pokin around in Newark NJ. “Rando” not withstanding. Might end up badly, if ya know what I mean.

 

[Bar Band Bassman]

No pic of what looks like a blue Kubicki on the right end of the rack?

BBB

 

[pb9717]

Yup… I have a pic of that one but the owner is in it, so I omitted it

 

[Saulo Cirilo]

Hi guys, This is my collection and I have a few more!

 

[Saulo Cirilo]

 

[5StringBlues]

Crazy

 

[grubdumpling]

jeepers fracking cripes...

edit: if I spent that kind of money on basses, I would have about 112 backup basses... Incredible and beautiful collection.

 

[C Stone]

YOWZA!!!

 

[thewildest]

If these were 6s I would work to be your best friend in the universe. I guess at least I can be 5/6’s of your friend

 

[Five or Six]

Sheesh, I have 21 but, I think he has me beat. The orangish one looks like a Stambaugh? Great collection, thanks for sharing!

 

[who]

The orangish one looks like a Stambaugh?

If you mean the one with the "S" on the headstock, that's a Ken Smith.

 

[wysiwyg248]

Hi guys, This is my collection and I have a few more!

Congratulations!