Lowest Priced New Basses Ever??

[Playbyear]

@LBS-bass I've seen a lot of tracking numbers posted in this and other threads already, and none of them match any of the 3 I have received.

It seems the seller is able to access many tracking numbers.

 

[Haans]

Very disappointing. I'm still waiting for my tracking numbers to signal arrival somewhere, but hopes are not high.

 

[HeadWind]

NJ or China order? (Just so others know what to expect).

China order. Got complete tracking from China, through Jamaica (JFK), to the final destination hundreds of miles from here. Seller Robhe..

 

[murph7489]

lol I was reading the feedback on Robhe...one said (guitar purchase.17.99) shipped in 3 hours...lol..I don't know, he's awful quick packing n shipping considering the volume of sales..I gotta believe that those positive feedback comments are bs...hopefully you all get your basses but..doesn't look good..

I noticed on a couple negative feedback comments Robhe replies with this;

Malicious buyer, package in transit, tracking number LW535374355CN

which on its face seems possible until I went down a couple more reviews and found the same exact reply with the same exact tracking number..

I'm going to go out on a limb and say nobody is getting a bass..I truly detest scammers and this kind of bs..not cool

 

[Playbyear]

Very disappointing. I'm still waiting for my tracking numbers to signal arrival somewhere, but hopes are not high.

I only ordered because of eBay money back guarantee. As results come in, it's increasingly clear as to what is going on.
I can't say I'm disappointed. It would be cool to get the goods, but such is life.

It's been an entertaining and fun forum topic... if nothing else!

 

[HeadWind]

I noticed on a couple negative feedback comments Robhe replies with this;

Malicious buyer, package in transit, tracking number LW535374355CN

which on its face seems possible until I went down a couple more reviews and found the same exact reply with the same exact tracking number..

Well, this whole thing is obviously a scam, but those particular duplicate tracking numbers were both in response to the same feedback-provider, so that actually made sense.

Robhe actually delivered basses earlier. However, the current run of offers is definitely a scam, based on my order being delivered as a "small packet" hundreds of miles away.

 

[micguy]

So, my conspiracy theory....Let's say you wanted to send drugs across the ocean. Getting things past customs, etc could be tough. But, if you had documented orders that what you were sending was musical instruments, and the value was pretty low, then maybe the stuff you're sending doesn't get looked at when crossing borders? It's pure speculation, but given that the seller isn't making a ton of money off the musicians, there's likely to be some "angle" that's highly profitable that's driving them to do this. I'm almost certainly wrong, but on what point?

 

[SLIV]

A lot of folks here remind me of my friend Bill who is a Dallas Cowboy fan (a certain kind of self-loathing required according to him). Watching a football game with him is such a downer. "Watch Dak throw an interception now." While down 10 in the middle of the third quarter.... "they're going to lose." Every turnover is the end of the game.

Just watch the game, Bill! Enjoy it! Sometimes they win, sometimes they lose! It's the Cowboys, the grand champion of the 8-8 season! : )

 

[Playbyear]

A lot of folks here remind me of my friend Bill who is a Dallas Cowboy fan (a certain kind of self-loathing required according to him). Watching a football game with him is such a downer. "Watch Dak throw an interception now." While down 10 in the middle of the third quarter.... "they're going to lose." Every turnover is the end of the game.

Just watch the game, Bill! Enjoy it! Sometimes they win, sometimes they lose! It's the Cowboys, the grand champion of the 8-8 season! : )

I think Robhe just took a knee with less than a minute on the clock!

 

[nilorius]

Once the dust settles I'll be happy to put "I got scammed on a $17.99 Chinese bass" in my signature.

Signature what - Checkie Chan ???

 

[Haans]

So, my conspiracy theory....Let's say you wanted to send drugs across the ocean. Getting things past customs, etc could be tough. But, if you had documented orders that what you were sending was musical instruments, and the value was pretty low, then maybe the stuff you're sending doesn't get looked at when crossing borders? It's pure speculation, but given that the seller isn't making a ton of money off the musicians, there's likely to be some "angle" that's highly profitable that's driving them to do this. I'm almost certainly wrong, but on what point?

Yes, you are wrong. That's not how border control works. They use dogs and spot checks, regardless of what's declared on the label. A small packet claiming to contain a bass guitar would most certainly arouse suspicion.

 

[murph7489]

A lot of folks here remind me of my friend Bill who is a Dallas Cowboy fan (a certain kind of self-loathing required according to him). Watching a football game with him is such a downer. "Watch Dak throw an interception now." While down 10 in the middle of the third quarter.... "they're going to lose." Every turnover is the end of the game.

Just watch the game, Bill! Enjoy it! Sometimes they win, sometimes they lose! It's the Cowboys, the grand champion of the 8-8 season! : )

my long lost friend...ha ha...Cowboys this season though

 

[murph7489]

Yes, you are wrong. That's not how border control works. They use dogs and spot checks, regardless of what's declared on the label. A small packet claiming to contain a bass guitar would most certainly arouse suspicion.

and as it looks, you have a better chance of receiving the drugs than these basses..ha ha

 

[micguy]

Yes, you are wrong. That's not how border control works. They use dogs and spot checks, regardless of what's declared on the label. A small packet claiming to contain a bass guitar would most certainly arouse suspicion.

Why would it be a small packet?

"Cocaine has also been concealed in electric guitars and smuggled from Mexico to Baltimore/Washington International airport."

Quoted from:

(U) Transportation - Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Drug Market Analysis 2008 (UNCLASSIFIED)

 

[HeadWind]

Why would it be a small packet?

That's what the USPS tracking site said these tracking numbers were for. Small packets are less than 64 ounces. Those Glarrys are light, but not that light.

 

[Playbyear]

What Robhe almost certainly didn't know was the power of this forum.
1) The power to sell a whole bunch of guitars in a short time
2) The ability to compare experiences with the transactions and shipping in near real time. A scammer would have much better chance of getting away with all isolated transactions.

 

[micguy]

That's what the USPS tracking site said these tracking numbers were for. Small packets are less than 64 ounces. Those Glarrys are light, but not that light.

Nothing about these basses is as advertised - their prices, their existence, where they ship. Why would they be honest about the package size? ;-)

Name me one guy that wouldn't lie about "package size" if he thought it would help his chances.

 

[Buz71]

Don,t know of this will add any lite to the mystery but this is what I just got back from Ebay.
Here's the case outcome
You received a refund
We refunded $ 18.98 back to your original payment method, which includes item price, shipping, and tax. Please allow 48 hours for it to process.

We didn't receive valid tracking information from the seller.
Final decision:
This case was found in your favor.

Case ID :
5223156218
Seller ID :
daco5259
Request reason :
Item not received

New GP Glarry Electric Bass Guitar Bass w/ 20W AMP Black
Quantity: 1
Order number: 09-04627-XXXXX
Total: $ 18.98
Here's what happened
Mar. 9 :
The case was resolved

Mar. 9 :
The seller has opened a case

Mar. 6 :
You didn't get the item
You requested
The item
Comments
Item is shown to be having been delivered to an Avalon, NJ address. That is not my address and it has not been received

I also order the white bass from robhe but thats still sitting in China.

Now I just need to see if the credit shows up in my account.

 

[JohnnyBottom]

Don,t know of this will add any lite to the mystery but this is what I just got back from Ebay.
Here's the case outcome
You received a refund
We refunded $ 18.98 back to your original payment method, which includes item price, shipping, and tax. Please allow 48 hours for it to process.

We didn't receive valid tracking information from the seller.
Final decision:
This case was found in your favor.

Case ID :
5223156218
Seller ID :
daco5259
Request reason :
Item not received

View attachment 3737894
New GP Glarry Electric Bass Guitar Bass w/ 20W AMP Black
Quantity: 1
Order number: 09-04627-XXXXX
Total: $ 18.98
Here's what happened
Mar. 9 :
The case was resolved

Mar. 9 :
The seller has opened a case

Mar. 6 :
You didn't get the item
You requested
The item
Comments
Item is shown to be having been delivered to an Avalon, NJ address. That is not my address and it has not been received

I also order the white bass from robhe but thats still sitting in China.

Now I just need to see if the credit shows up in my account.

So what is the process of opening a case with Ebay? doesnt seem obvious, or do I have to wait until the item is delivered somewhere??

Thanks

 

[thetragichero]

@JohnnyBottom i was told on the phone by eBay customer service that i would have to wait until after the delivery date (today), so i will be calling back tomorrow