I agree with everyone. No returns unless the bass is damaged or not as described.
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No return policy
- Thread starter bigdaddybass12
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Caveat emptor, still I can see the seller being motivated by the thought the product is as described and not wanting to dick around with duplication of effort and expenses incurred with shipping.
I have perfect feedback on reverb and don’t have a return policy. I don’t offer returns because I’ve had buyers try and scam me looking for “partial” refunds. Also because I don’t want expensive basses being shipped only for a buyer to return it because they simply don’t like it after trying it out. If a bass was damaged or not as described I suppose I would accept a return.
What listing are you referring to exactly? I wonder if it’s my bass I have on there now..
I don't offer returns. I'm not Sweetwater. If you don't "like" it flip it, it's not my problem.
If the bass shows up with some issue I didn't disclose, that's another story and buyer protection kicks in.
I have absolutely no problem buying when returns aren't accepted.
If the bass shows up with some issue I didn't disclose, that's another story and buyer protection kicks in.
I have absolutely no problem buying when returns aren't accepted.
No Returns doesn't mean no returns. It means limited returns. If the item is substantially not as described, then you return it for a refund. Seller has no choice.
What more do you need? If a buyer wants an unlimited return policy so they can change their mind, or use the item for the gig then ship it back, I'm not sure I want to sell to them.
What more do you need? If a buyer wants an unlimited return policy so they can change their mind, or use the item for the gig then ship it back, I'm not sure I want to sell to them.
I never offer returns. I'm not a store. I take excessive amounts of pictures and have good feedback and good prices.
You want the sweetwater experience, pay the sweetwater price.
You want the sweetwater experience, pay the sweetwater price.
Didn't see your comment until I wrote mine, pretty much word for word. Respect.
Probably got sick of buyers playing their gig, then snapping the truss rod and returning the instrument as defective.
Why take the risk? I’m going to go out on a limb here and suggest this is not the only bass for sale on Reverb and likely not the last.
When buying online communication, like definitions and their meaning can differ quite greatly between buyer and seller. One person’s mint can be another‘s good condition.
As for ratings, if they have enough ratings to have enough of them to support a logical conclusion, odds are they are a trader. Which means, they bought it for less that what your are going to pay for it. And that means is it really that good of a deal?
Finally the no return policy. One thing that has saved me a ton of money over my up years is, when that flag goes up like this one that you have to ask someone about it, you need to pass it up. Like I said, there are basses for sale 24-7-365 days a year. There is zero reason to take this risk.
If your still uncomfortable you can always walk. It’s not a one of a kind is it?
I am very comfortable with online buying and I know what to ask, what to look for, familiarity with the product, and subtle (yes) dogwhistles in a description that tell me I need to pass. Personally no this doesn’t turn me off automatically, but it may be a red flag if other things don’t look right.
I am very comfortable with online buying and I know what to ask, what to look for, familiarity with the product, and subtle (yes) dogwhistles in a description that tell me I need to pass. Personally no this doesn’t turn me off automatically, but it may be a red flag if other things don’t look right.
Unless you sell privately with a no-fee payment or sell locally with cash payment, there is always a return policy whether you like it or not.
Buying online from a private seller is like buying gear at a yard sale. No returns. Unlike a retailer who is in business, private citizens are just selling their own junk. Depending on the moral character of the seller, you could either get the bargain of a lifetime or be unceremoniously separated from your hard-earned cash. There is an old adage: "buyer beware".
You've done your due diligence to avoid dealing with a questionable seller. I've bought literally dozens of items of various kinds from online listings and auctions totalling literally thousands of dollars, and never had to return a single item. Yes, there were some disappointments where I felt my money was not well-spent. In those cases perhaps I wasn't cautious enough. But on the whole, when you carefully vet the seller, your chances of being screwed may not be nil, but in my experience, they are very, very small. My general criterion is that if losing the purchase amount is not going to seriously impact my financial position and adversely affect my way of life, I accept the minute probability of loss and I go for it. I suggest the same approach should work for you and everyone else. However ... the final decision matrix filter is always: if it's something that you're going to lose sleep at night over, then don't.
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I'm the same as others have stated here. I have a no return policy on eBay and Reverb. I have all positive feedback of about 2,000 across both platforms. I am not going to deal with buyer's remorse or someone who wants to kick the tires. But...this means that I have to do a great job with photos, and lots of detail and info in the listing, as well as being honest about the condition of what I am selling.
When I'm buying, I look through all of the info and photos, and ask questions if I'm uncertain. A seller having a no return policy doesn't deter me as long as they have good previous feedback, and communicate well if I am asking questions. Knock on wood, but I've had very few problems over the years.
When I'm buying, I look through all of the info and photos, and ask questions if I'm uncertain. A seller having a no return policy doesn't deter me as long as they have good previous feedback, and communicate well if I am asking questions. Knock on wood, but I've had very few problems over the years.
I have heard of a scam where I buyer buys a high dollar vintage instrument. The when they get it they remove all the vintage stuff and swap it out with cheap crap. Then they claim the seller sold them junk. They return it and now the seller has a instrument with junk parts. The buyer then sells the vintage parts and makes a tidy profit.
I'll always sell with no returns, this way I protect myself against if a buyer changes his mind. Reverb still gives a full refund if the product is different as the described stuff.
Don't like no returns? Don't buy it....
Don't like no returns? Don't buy it....
That sounds like an excellent way to get a Molotov cocktail through your bay window.
