Ever hear of the Latin phrase caveat emptor which means 'let the buyer beware'? You bought a dead amp. Didn't you test it out first?
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Legit question. Unless you got a major steal of a deal, I think I'd just return it to the seller.
He is probably a lot like me....even though I am a lawyer....my mind doesn't automatically go to thinking someone is trying to rip me off and as a result I sometimes trust situations and people when I shouldn't. I feel for the guy. I hope he gets it fixed.
You're welcome. I hope you've learned a valuable lesson that will serve you well.
Most Craigslist transactions are 'cash & carry'. Bought as is where is no returns and no refunds.
It is an extremely long story--and I wont tell it here--but, I recovered a large boat stolen from me by searching Craigslist--5 years after the fact. I literally got the last laugh--the thief sunk $40K into the boat. I got back a brand new boat.
I love Craigslist. lol
Legit question? Really? How so? I posted my question here thinking maybe someone had a similar experience.
His comment did absolutely nothing in regards to being helpful.
I hope if he ever has an issue with a piece of gear and posts a genuine question asking for help, he is offered a possible solution rather than some kind of snarky comment or lecture.
I plan on taking the combo to a friend, hopefully he'll be able to help me. I asked the seller for a refund but of course he refused.
Everyone's diffferent I guess. If I had been the seller and there was an issue, I would had refunded the cash without a problem.
Wish me luck
Legit question? Really? How so? I posted my question here thinking maybe someone had a similar experience.
His comment did absolutely nothing in regards to being helpful.
I hope if he ever has an issue with a piece of gear and posts a genuine question asking for help, he is offered a possible solution rather than some kind of snarky comment or lecture.
I plan on taking the combo to a friend, hopefully he'll be able to help me. I asked the seller for a refund but of course he refused.
Everyone's diffferent I guess. If I had been the seller and there was an issue, I would had refunded the cash without a problem.
Wish me luck
I hope you do get it sorted out. I have no answers for you other than that I had bought a new 500 head that worked fine the first 2 days and then all of a sudden, the OD just stopped. Lit up, but no sound. So I swapped it for another.
However, I dont think Linnin was being overly snarky. It is a valid question if you tried it before you bought it. I'm sure a follow up question would be along the lines of "How did it sound then? Did it appear to have any issues?"
Because if it had some kind of symptoms then, we would have a better chance of pointing you in the right direction. As of now, it could be any number of things, but it does seem like you may have been sold dud.
I understand and don't think Linnin was being snarky. Words sometimes get lost in translation. It's all good. I just want to get it fixed now.
Get it to a Fender Authorized Service Center. Only they can get the parts you need. If it's the power amp (and it sounds like it is), be prepared to pay large $$$ if you do not have a copy of the original sales receipt. Whenever you buy used always go through an Authorized Fender Dealer. Yes, you'll pay a bit more, but you'll be able to try it out first before you buy and your sales receipt will transfer the remainder of the very valuable Fender Five Year Warranty. Live and Learn.
I rearranged a few things in my shotgun shack that I live in. I exchanged my V3 Fender Rumble 200 1x15 combo for my much modified V2 Fender Rumble 75 1x12 kick-back combo. The Eminence Basslite S2012 Neo is noticeably deeper and more accurately so than the stock Eminence 15" woofer in the Rumble 200. Richer in tonality too. Just delicious. Glad I have it. Perfect for personal practice.
OK, used rumble 200 on craigslist for $280 or a used rumble 200 from GS for $320 + tax? After map34157 experience I'm thinking GC. Hope its an easy fix map34157.
Only a $40 difference and you can still make a lower offer, say $300 even. It's a no brainer. Always go with the Authorized Fender Dealer. That sales receipt can be nearly priceless if a repair should be needed.
Rumbles go quick! Even two years after the V3's first came out. A fellow Rumble Club member decided to sell his 200 combo and buy a 500 combo. I pounced and messaged him and snagged it the very same evening. While not a Fender Authorized Dealer, it was a man I knew I could trust. Plus he trusted me to send him a personal check. No, I was not able to fly up and check it out first. Again, a fellow Rumble Club member I could and did and still do trust. Years of experience and street sense told me it was OK. If I got burnt, it was all my fault and I was willing to take that risk.......and its gone. Went back to my GC cart and not available.
Well it looks like the seller found me a Fender Certified Tech who will do a free diagnostic on it. I'm taking it on Monday.
He said he feels terrible about the whole situation and will help in any way he can. We'll see how this turns out. I'm optimistic.
He said he feels terrible about the whole situation and will help in any way he can. We'll see how this turns out. I'm optimistic.
That sounds much better. I hope it is an easy fix.
