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TB trade conondrum

#41
anyonefortennis said:
I couldn't do that since the box had a check for me (which was originally just a 'price difference' and became shipping reimbursement) and it was also shipped to my work where folks just sign for it downstairs. I actually wanted to take possession of the bass until at least mine gets back, just to make sure I have a hand to play if things go bad with my bass coming back to me.

TBer did not seem too concern about the busted case (I sent him a pic). Probably cause it was already in below average shape.

I'm surprised about some of you saying leave positive (?????) or no feedback at all here. Next time you do a trade, wouldn't you want to know if you are dealing with the same guy?? After all feedback has nothing to do with the current deal (if a deal's gone sour, feedback is not going to fix/return your stuff) , but rather build up a reputation for future deals with other people. This TBer has a 20+ feedback rating but given the case conditions and packaging, I doubt this is the first deal were someone ends up dissatisfied.
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I hear you on the shipping thing. I didn't realize that you had a check coming in to you with it. makes sense.

On the feedback thing I would leave a "Neutral". This really is a good situation where it would apply. You and the seller reached a reasonable compromise. It seems that neither party was satisfied in the end, but neither had an experience that would warrant a "negative" feedback. Really the transaction has been nullified, because the basses were exchanged back. But you can't not leave a feedback as though nothing happened, because a transaction did, in fact, take place.

I vote Neutral.
 
#42
Geez. Not a good trade experience! I hope your Bongo arrives back safe and sound.


anyonefortennis said:
Oh - pot meet kettle.

His bass arrived today. Apparently I'm supposed to disclose that the bongo has a satin neck like all bongos, but he fails to mention that the case included is pretty road worn and covered in stickers and crap. Now THAT is something I expect to be disclosed! - Bonus, the packing was below average and the case took a hit and now has a nice crack on it.

At the end of the day, I'm glad this is going back. Now I hope he re-packaged my bass as well as I did. I guess friday will tell.
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#44
I'd leave negative, but then again I never done business around here.

The reason of the return + the packaging + ****** case? Screw doing business with him I would sure want to know beforehand that he does that kind of bs.
 
#45
invader3k said:
I don't see how he could complain about the finish when you said it was visible in the pictures. Guy sounds like a tool. It's cool you're trading back with him, but I hope your bass comes back in original shape.
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Pics on the FS Thread - http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/fs-2007-ebmm-bongo-5hh-red-765141/ - Second pic shows it very clear IMO.

Beyond just the picture - EBMM Site - Bongo 5

Neck Finish:Opaque satin
Neck Colors:Color matches body
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If you buy a bass you haven't played before, isn't the bass maker's website the first place you go??
 
#46
Just when you think there isn't anything left for this guy to **** up...

Original bass was shipped to my work cause there is people there to sign for it. He must have looked at the return label instead cause he shipped my bongo to my home.

Luckily wife was home for lunch. It appears the bass came back in one piece. Surprising how that happens when you take the time to pack it well (he reused my packaging).

His bass is on his way back. The saga is almost over...
 

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