Craigslist is specifically for those I don’t know you, don’t want to know you, all I want is your money in exchange for this item, adios amigo types of sales.
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I did complain to Sweetwater about the after-the-sale calls, and the quarterly check-ins to see how I’m doing. I didn’t want to make my engineer feel bad though, they have to do that unless directed otherwise.I'm not your "sales engineer". I never want to talk to you again.
Agreed! The first thing I thought was “you want to have a conversation with a magistrate?”
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Before assuming that there's really a problem, it's probably more likely that something is rattling in the room, and resonances can produce different and somewhat unpredictable results. There is likely nothing wrong with the cabinet, but a little help to the purchaser might be a good gesture, eh?
Certain gear I will sell online and other gear I will put on consignment and pay a bit more on the fee.
There are buyers out there that really work the system and make things unpleasant and sometimes costly.
There’s sometimes a price to pay for 100% positive feedback.
There are buyers out there that really work the system and make things unpleasant and sometimes costly.
There’s sometimes a price to pay for 100% positive feedback.
This thread shows why I prefer to sell to GC for less money. I take my used stuff to GC at my convenience, and once I get cash, it’s over. No after-sale madness or headache!
When I sell amps on a local deal I have them come to my house. I demo it for them. Once money changes hands they can do whatever they want with it. If I have to ship something or meet somewhere, I will record myself playing through the amp showing no audible issues in case they come back later and say something is wrong.
Yeah, I really do. I’ve met some great people, shared some great gear. Made new friends. Sold gear, bought gear.
Do they get a tour? No.
I set up the gear in living room, we check it out, and either make a deal or pass.
Like I said, I screen them by phone before making an appointment.
But yeah, come on over and check it out.
Do they get a tour? No.
I set up the gear in living room, we check it out, and either make a deal or pass.
Like I said, I screen them by phone before making an appointment.
But yeah, come on over and check it out.
Hind sight is always 20-20, but, for the same reason I will never sell anything over the Internet, I would never do a parking lot sale for the very reason you are dealing with. Either the dude has a case of buyer’s remorse, or he’s just trying to get into your pocket.
I would tell him that you bench tested it before puting it up for sale. Then ask him if he has proof that he didn’t abuse it. It pretty obvious he won’t, or can’t substantiate that he didn’t. Explain to him if he expects you to believe him, then by the same token he should believe you. Further, there was nobody with a gun to his head forcing him to buy the cab, and once cash changes hand, the deal is done.
I encourage folks to play an amp or cab the way they intend to play it when they own it, and offer no warranty, nor do I offer refunds. When I buy an amp or cab, I try to play it enough to find any problems, and assume that I may have to do some work and spend some money down the road. I never go back and ask for a refund or price adjustment. I conduct my business as if it were a guitar show.
I agree entirely with blocking his number. You can wait to see what he says by text, if its something besides "Im sorry...". bloop, buh bye. No response. I wouldn't answer a phone call from him again. This is why I only meet in a public place. I don't need some weirdo showing up at my house a month later because blah blah blah blah.
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if it had been working fine when i had been using it ... then with clear conscious , i'd say the new problem belongs to the new owner ...
Nope, I always recommend they try it before taking it, cause once they are out of sight the warranty is expired.
I remember when I sold a Mesa 4x10 (60lbs)cab and Offered the buyer help loading it into his suv and he politely replied thanks but I think I got it.
Well before I got to open my car door I heard a loud bang. So loud I turned around to see what had happened. Well the guy the drop the cab and straight face planted it in to the concrete.
Once it’s out of your hands you just don’t know how it’s going to get treated an or miss used.
Well before I got to open my car door I heard a loud bang. So loud I turned around to see what had happened. Well the guy the drop the cab and straight face planted it in to the concrete.
Once it’s out of your hands you just don’t know how it’s going to get treated an or miss used.
Proper etiquette is: as soon as the money excanges hands, it means that the buyer is confident enough about his purchase that he doesn't mind you moving 2,000 miles away the following morning.
