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I’m probably alone in this , but ....

Discussion in 'Effects [BG]' started by Dark Horse, Jun 19, 2020.

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  1. Jun 19, 2020 #1
    Dark Horse

    Dark Horse Supporting Member

    Jul 31, 2008
    Austin, TX
    ...as I scroll through the ads in the for sale:effects forum, often times I have zero idea what people are selling. They just put the name of the pedal, and not what it actually does. For instance, they’ll have several pedals labeled something like :

    BingoTwinkie Severed Asparagus $150

    Largasaurus Elfcast Zero $210

    MinotaurDeath Whispering Butterfly $155

    I don’t have time to look up all these pedals, So I scroll to the next ad and hope I know what They are.

    Would it be so hard to add one word to the description so idiots and impatient people like me know what the heck you’re selling ???


    For instance.... instead of “BingoTwinkie Severed Asparagus $150”..... perhaps “BingoTwinkie Severed Asparagus Fuzz $150“.... that way I know what your selling and you don’t lose a potential sale...

    My 2¢


    NOW GET OFF MY LAWN !!!!
     
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  2. Jun 19, 2020 #2
    bholder

    bholder Affable Sociopath Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Sep 2, 2001
    Vestal, NY
    Received a gift from Sire* (see sig)
    Man, you don't know Severed Asparagus? What planet are you even from?? (Great band name, though.) :p
     
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  3. Jun 19, 2020 #3
    charlie monroe

    charlie monroe Gold Supporting Member

    Feb 14, 2011
    Buffalo, NY
    So, which one are you, impatient or an idiot? :D
     
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  4. Jun 19, 2020 #4
    Dark Horse

    Dark Horse Supporting Member

    Jul 31, 2008
    Austin, TX

    Yes.
     
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  5. Jun 19, 2020 #5
    Dark Horse

    Dark Horse Supporting Member

    Jul 31, 2008
    Austin, TX

    I thought I did an exceptional job in making up pedal names. :p
     
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  6. Jun 19, 2020 #6
    Stumbo

    Stumbo Guest

    Feb 11, 2008
    Uh, ask the seller a question?
     
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  7. Jun 19, 2020 #7
    Dark Horse

    Dark Horse Supporting Member

    Jul 31, 2008
    Austin, TX

    I’d be sending messages all day, and writing a ton ....

    Instead of the seller adding the simple words “fuzz” or “chorus” as a description.
     
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  8. Jun 19, 2020 #8
    FrenchBassQC

    FrenchBassQC Supporting Member

    Jul 13, 2011
    Gatineau QC CA
    Rapala cucumber (under water fuzz) upload_2020-6-19_15-23-57.jpeg would be a great name for a pedal... my 2¢ to.
     
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  9. Jun 19, 2020 #9
    Dark Horse

    Dark Horse Supporting Member

    Jul 31, 2008
    Austin, TX
    To be fair, most sellers are good about this. But sometimes you see a post with ten pedals and no descriptions whatsoever. I just go to the next ad....
     
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  10. Jun 19, 2020 #10
    petrus61

    petrus61

    Dec 18, 2011
    Hudson Valley, New York
    A simple link to the pedal makers website or the plethora or discussions buried deep within the pages of the FX forum. That’s a good idea, DH. If I ever sell another pedal I’ll do that.
     
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  11. Jun 19, 2020 #11
    SunByrne

    SunByrne trained monkey Supporting Member

    Aug 29, 2019
    Pearland, TX
    Yeah, really, what a pain.

    It's just like when people post new threads, and put basically no information in the title about what's actually in the thread.

    Oh, wait... o_O
     
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  12. Jun 19, 2020 #12
    Correlli

    Correlli

    Apr 2, 2004
    Wellington, NZ
    I research, then I buy. I'll research for months before I part with my $$.
     
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  13. Jun 19, 2020 #13
    Michedelic

    Michedelic MId-Century Modern

    Jun 18, 2013
    Yucca Valley/Joshua Tree
    I suppose there’s this attitude of “If you’re not hip enough to know already, you’re not cool enough to own it”, or some such silliness. Fine, keep trying to sell it, then.
     
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  14. Jun 19, 2020 #14
    gh0st42

    gh0st42 Supporting Member

    Oct 25, 2019
    Colorado
    I typically try to include a description and specs, etc, or a link to manufacturer website with that info for all my listings, but that's just me.

    When browsing, I either know what I'm looking for already, or will look up details on anything I'm not familiar with if not included in the listing.
     
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  15. Jun 19, 2020 #15
    TexasThunder

    TexasThunder

    Mar 4, 2018
    Texas
    MinotaurDeath Whispering Butterfly For $155 is a smoking deal btw.
     
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  16. Jun 19, 2020 #16
    bassbrad

    bassbrad

    Aug 17, 2000
    Leander, TX (outside Austin)
    There are some pedal companies i am aware make interesting pedals but tend to shy away from for exactly these reasons, the nomenclature of their pedals just drives me bonkos.
     
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  17. Jun 19, 2020 #17
    charlie monroe

    charlie monroe Gold Supporting Member

    Feb 14, 2011
    Buffalo, NY
    +1
     
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  18. Jun 19, 2020 #18
    MynameisMe

    MynameisMe What will you be remembered for?

    Dec 31, 2018
    Florida
    I agree. I actually commented to someone on his massive pedal sale that I, gasp, wondered what the pricing was because his ad was so confusing and was accused of trolling. Then magically prices appeared.
    People are real sensitive about the most asinine things.
    If you're on this forum you are probably a bass player. Not necessarily a great communicator.
     
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  19. Jun 19, 2020 #19
    Dark Horse

    Dark Horse Supporting Member

    Jul 31, 2008
    Austin, TX
    Ah, but in the thread I included a full description. ;)

    :D
     
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  20. Jun 19, 2020 #20
    Nev375

    Nev375

    Nov 2, 2010
    Missouri
    3ad.jpg
     
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