"Thinning The Herd"

[leesbrushes]

Or this is the best bass I ever played but I play my other one mostly these days.

 

[rufus.K]

Means "I wanna get rid of what I don't play and maybe try something else out"

 

[leesbrushes]

I like on cl when it says..
Had this for five years but rarely played it.
Why buy new?
Save yourself $100.

 

[BrianVengeance]

What is the life expenctancy of an electric bass anyway uh?

Always. Wait... what have you heard? WHO SENT YOU??

 

[mpdd]

thinning the heard sounds better than hoarding self conflict

 

[Icemanaroonie]

I sometimes wonder how things would be if the roles were reversed. If I was selling something and someone messaged me about "Fattening up the herd." I'd be a bit uncomfortable.

 

[Not yet]

Adding to the Arsenal right up there

 

[David Jayne]

I sometimes wonder how things would be if the roles were reversed. If I was selling something and someone messaged me about "Fattening up the herd." I'd be a bit uncomfortable.

No big deal. Just send a pile of TNC. But don't tell PETA.

 

[JimmyM]

I prefer the term, "Emptying my bladder."

 

[Thrust Meatnozl]

I cull things when their numbers become excessive. Which apparently is never.

 

[40Hz]

I suppose it sounds better than "liquidating excess inventory" (do they take them out in back and shoot them or something?); or, "looking to get rid of something I no longer want - and can't imagine why I ever wanted in the first place."

My favorites (from Craigslist) are:

Truly one of a kind! There were only a few hundred of these beauties ever made.

and

Price $2700 firm. Seller willing to negotiate.

 

[Joe Nerve]

Why is it that whenever someone is explaining why they're selling a bass, they always say that they're just "thinning the herd". What, is everyone a damn rancher or something?

The term doesn't bother me none, but I think since it bothers you, you should be appointed to come up with alternative phrases. Please offer some suggestions. I'll use them. I promise.

... on TB - bass life expectancy is about 120 days... then GAS (for - say... a Fodera) sets in... well - you know the rest gotta begin to thin the herd

Statistical like information is complete BS. Stuff people make up, or manipulate to prove their point.

Yet the one above I believe is incredibly accurate .

 

[Ewo]

My NYC Sadowsky plays like a bagel with cream cheese and lox. But my Metro is more like sushi...

 

[DiabolusInMusic]

I've tried using "getting rid of crap" but it just doesn't work as well.

 

[two fingers]

Actually, I am 7sually very curious as to why someone sells a bass....particularly a nice one. And "thinning the herd" or "gotta pay some bills" or "put down a deposit on a $40K Fodera and gotta save up the rest" are all just quick ways of explaining why.

What's the harm? I don't get it.

 

[BobKos]

Most people looking to buy a bass want to know why the seller is selling. Thinning the herd is something most buyers can relate to and conveys that the instrument is not hated by the seller. It's good enough to have been part of a collection for a period of time. Too many basses. Not enough ?? to justify ownership of that many basses. To me it is good information in the ad as long as it is truthful.

 

[PDGood]

A comments that's never even remotely bothered me. Never cared what they say if they are selling something I want.....

Exactly!

 

[Kukulkan61]

Next time I sell a bass I'm gonna say "selling this Hoe cause I'm tired if pimping her out"

 

[Ratbut]

They are all just terms, please don't outlaw them. Thinning the herd sounds better than "I don't want this F*#!ing thing".

 

[El Güero]

This heffer's gotta go!

Buy it now before I change my mind.