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I promise not to turn this one ugly, but NOW why...

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by jlepre, Jul 31, 2009.

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  1. Jul 31, 2009 #1
    jlepre

    jlepre

    Nov 12, 2007
    Cedar Knolls, NJ
    ...couldn't I sell this bass on EBAY with a starting bid of $999???

    Here is the original closed thread for your reading pleasure... http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=560614&page=6

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    I have tons of WATCHERS but nobody pulled the trigger? I'm accepting Paypal and willing to ship internationally, but not a nibble. I'm at a loss, but please all I'm looking for is constructive advice from my fellow TB brothers and sisters.

    Thank you for your help.
     
  2. Jul 31, 2009 #2
    lousybassplayer

    lousybassplayer

    Jan 30, 2009
    J-Actionville, NC
    because I don't have the money

    And because bongos look like toilet seats :bag:
     
  3. Jul 31, 2009 #3
    sloasdaylight

    sloasdaylight Inactive

    Feb 4, 2009
    Tampa, Florida, US
    Honestly, a lot of people don't like the way bongos look. Personally I love them, and just bought a bongo 6 2 days ago. Good luck with the sale man, maybe try to sell it or post ads on other bass sites or something :-/


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  4. Jul 31, 2009 #4
    RCCollins

    RCCollins

    Mar 23, 2008
    San Diego, California
    it's not everybody who has a cool grand sitting around for a fretless bongo.

    I'd love to have one, but i'd probably never play it :bag:
     
  5. Jul 31, 2009 #5
    bamabass

    bamabass

    May 30, 2008
    Indianapolis, IN
    it's the economy...everyone is looking for a killer deal and it shows. If you want to move something, especially if you want it ot go fast, you have to be really aggressive with pricing. It sucks, but it's the truth
     
  6. Jul 31, 2009 #6
    Photoman1969

    Photoman1969

    Jun 15, 2009
    Texas
    My opinion:

    1. That's a "weird" looking bass.

    2. Fretless is not so much a problem, but unlined is for beginners.

    3. The economy has everyone gripping their dollar bills like a life vest on the Titanic.
     
  7. Jul 31, 2009 #7
    bh2

    bh2

    Jun 16, 2008
    Oxford, UK
    I have two basses sitting in a shop doing nothing... folks aren't biting these days.
     
  8. Jul 31, 2009 #8
    SanDiegoHarry

    SanDiegoHarry Inactive Supporting Member

    Aug 11, 2008
    San Diego, CA
    Didn't we have a discussion about this very bass about 2 weeks ago...?

    I'll bet someone, somewhere, REALLY would love this bass. Heck, I might like it... But it's just not "me".

    And What's up with "Unlined is for beginners"??? What up wit *dat*?
     
  9. Jul 31, 2009 #9
    wilsonn

    wilsonn

    Sep 26, 2005
    New York
    I would be interested in that bass except for the color. Never could get into gold cars or instruments. Good luck with the sale.
     
  10. Jul 31, 2009 #10
    BassScum

    BassScum

    May 1, 2008
    So Cal
    Four reasons:

    1) Fretless
    2) Color
    3) Odd Shape
    4) Economy

    Not a lot of people want to spend $1K on a "nice to have" bass over a "need to have" bass.
     
  11. Jul 31, 2009 #11
    Ziltoid

    Ziltoid I don't play bass

    Apr 10, 2009
    Canada
    The only 2 things stopping me are:
    1) Money
    2) Fretless

    :ninja:
     
  12. Jul 31, 2009 #12
    Jim Nazium

    Jim Nazium

    Jun 19, 2007
    Takoma Park, MD (DC)
    5) five string
    6) unlined
    7) Economy again

    Nice instrument, but I wouldn't be surprised if it take a while to sell.
     
  13. Jul 31, 2009 #13
    stflbn

    stflbn

    May 10, 2007
    Nashville
    Love the number of strings.
    Love the color.
    Love the bongo vibe.

    No need for fretless.
    Even less desire to punish myself with unlined fretless.


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  14. Jul 31, 2009 #14
    JulienJeff

    JulienJeff

    Mar 1, 2009
    Belgium
    Not a good time for second hand market...
     
  15. Jul 31, 2009 #15
    john turner

    john turner You don't want to do that. Trust me. Staff Member

    Mar 14, 2000
    atlanta ga
    if you want to put it up for sale in the classifieds here, you're welcome to, but otherwise, this is not allowed (spamming a bass for sale in the bass forums).
     
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