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NOBD: Am I being too picky?

What should I do?

  • Nothing, it adds to the character of the bass

    Votes: 82 40.2%

  • Nothing, buy a new tuner and pay for it myself

    Votes: 37 18.1%

  • Get seller to pay for tuner/refund

    Votes: 10 4.9%

  • Nothing, beat myself up for not spotting it in the pictures

    Votes: 40 19.6%

  • Carrots

    Votes: 35 17.2%
  • Total voters
    204
  • Poll closed .
thorstiborsti

thorstiborsti

Aug 22, 2014
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Lakeland, FL
#1
So I just received my Sandberg Forty Eight in metallic red, hardcore aged. I actually sold the bass 8 months ago and found it for sale again online 2 weeks ago. The price was more or less for what I sold it for so I snatched it up. It was listed as 'as-is' but I didn't pay too much attention to that. I received the bass today and I noticed that the g-string tuner head is bent to a point where the chrome coating 'bubbled' and will eventually come off. Looking at the pictures in the listing, I can see the 'bubble' in one of the pictures but it's easier to see if you know what you're looking for and easily missed if you don't. The seller didn't mention this in the listing so now my question is, what should I do? I already messaged the seller and let him know about it. Given that the bass is hardcore aged, a new tuner will cost upwards of 100$. Should I leave it be or replace it? Should I eat crow for missing the damage in the pictures? Is the seller at fault at all?

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#5
SteveC said:
It's a tough call. The tuner was pictured so...
On the other hand, I don't think you can say "as is" knowing the electronics don't work - unless that was stated in the description.
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Ok, I guess I'll be more careful next time. At least it's only cosmetic. Seller responded saying that they received the bass with the bent tuner. It didn't impact the functionality so they didn't mention it...
 
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#6
thorstiborsti said:
So 'as-is' frees the seller from any responsibility?
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Back before the internet, people used to sell items through the newspaper. It was common practice to give a bill of sale (receipt) saying "I sold ____ for $____ as-is." Of course this was also at a time when a person would physically inspect the item in person before handing over any cash.

I grew up in that time and even sold items that way. So for me, if something is listed "as-is" and I am not able to inspect it in person, then I pass.
 
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#10
It's just harder-core aged now. Just more of what you wanted in the first place, no? I've never understood that trend. But I can see why the seller didn't mention it, might have assumed it was part of the aging process, since it's not a functional problem.
 
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I had a similar experience,where I bought a 90s bass here on TB. Turned out there was pretty significant paint chipping. Once I looked at the pictures, I could see it, but only if I knew where to look. Certainly would have been better if the seller had pointed it out. I just decided life is too short, and let it slide.
That said, don't think I'd buy from that individual again.
Is it possible the seller didn't realize the tuner was damaged?
 
#18
NG51 said:
I had a similar experience,where I bought a 90s bass here on TB. Turned out there was pretty significant paint chipping. Once I looked at the pictures, I could see it, but only if I knew where to look. Certainly would have been better if the seller had pointed it out. I just decided life is too short, and let it slide.
That said, don't think I'd buy from that individual again.
Is it possible the seller didn't realize the tuner was damaged?
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They knew. Didn't pay it no mind because the tuner works fine.
 
#19
I've been in your shoes before. I looked at the pictures, read the description, bought it and saw a flaw or 5 when I unpacked it. After looking at the pictures again, I saw the flaw. While not disclosed in the description, it was in the pictures. It's on me at that point. Add to that the "as is" part, yep, it's yours!
Hey, it's a minor issue and the bass is distressed, just play,it.

YMMV,
Ken R
 
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