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What do I do with this Charvel Bass?
- Thread starter SUFFERTHEJOY777
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How could anyone buy a bass based off of photos that were blurry enough to obscure that condition? Why even have pictures at all?
I just looked @ the listing & I'm a little surprised you bought it based on the poor photos & description, but, that doesn't change the fact that the seller very blatantly lied about the condition. I'd try to get return shipping back as well.
That thing is nastier than the grossest pawnshop instrument I've ever seen.
That thing is nastier than the grossest pawnshop instrument I've ever seen.
Like I said earlier, I normally wouldn't have bought it for that price or with that vague of a description but I haven't seen another Charvel 575 deluxe bass in this color and I need a red one to complete my collection. I also have the Model 4 guitar in the same blood red finish. If the pictures would have been clear then yes, it would have been a surprise if anyone would have bought it.
Man, this sucks. I bought a Portaflex on ebay this morning, it's not pristine,but the seller disclosed that,and was honest. I am cool with it,given what it is. This is a different case entirely. The seller grossly misrepresented this bass. I would have bought too based on the listing. Let the bay take care of this clown.There will be another red Charvel to complete your set. There's a good friend of mine that has the knack to make enough noise that I have witnessed him getting both a refund,and keeping merchandise. Why not try that? Wow, fifth screw through the neckplate! I missed that when I started reading this thread this morning. I have been Charvel hunting pretty good lately myself, it's a shame the treatment this one had. I don't want to cause much ruckus,but I still like the bay, I hope OP gets taken care of on this deal.
He would have been honest if he advertised it as "road worn". Contact Pay Pal and do a dispute. The pictures say it all.
Hi tylerjohnvanert, sounds like you have some knowledge about Charvel Basses. I have a black bass with "Charvel/Jackson" on the headstock. Black hardware. It's a 1988 4B with a basswood body, maple neck and rosewood fingerboard. It's made in Japan model. Active PJ with volume, treble, bass knobs and a three-way toggle switch. It is in very good condition+ and has the silver hard shell plastic case with twist lock latches. What is it worth?
Yeah, that one looks like it needs to go back for a refund. Pretty bad. I've had to send a few back. Not a big deal these days, ebay stands behind their buyer protection program.
You probably already know this, but here's the basic plan for a smooth return;
1) Make all communication with the seller via ebay PM's. Avoid email. Insist on it.
2) Stay cool, stay polite with the seller even if he becomes hostile with you. Try to work out a return/refund with the seller. (he probably won't agree, but that's actually a good thing)
3) Get his contact info from ebay. Phone the seller and politely discuss the issues with the bass, and that you need to return it for a full refund. Ebay wants you to do all this preliminary legwork yourself before they take over.
4) Don't worry about getting your return shipping costs back. You will, even if Paypal pays for it separately. It's guaranteed.
5) It doesn't matter if the seller refuses your demand. As long as you've done the proper comms, ebay and Paypal will cover the refund.
6) When you ship it back, make sure a signature is required upon delivery.
7) Once your claim is escalated to a dispute, ebay takes over completely and you won't have to communicate with the seller any further.
8) Put the seller on your ebay 'blocked bidder' list.
Easy-peasy. Good luck.
You probably already know this, but here's the basic plan for a smooth return;
1) Make all communication with the seller via ebay PM's. Avoid email. Insist on it.
2) Stay cool, stay polite with the seller even if he becomes hostile with you. Try to work out a return/refund with the seller. (he probably won't agree, but that's actually a good thing)
3) Get his contact info from ebay. Phone the seller and politely discuss the issues with the bass, and that you need to return it for a full refund. Ebay wants you to do all this preliminary legwork yourself before they take over.
4) Don't worry about getting your return shipping costs back. You will, even if Paypal pays for it separately. It's guaranteed.
5) It doesn't matter if the seller refuses your demand. As long as you've done the proper comms, ebay and Paypal will cover the refund.
6) When you ship it back, make sure a signature is required upon delivery.
7) Once your claim is escalated to a dispute, ebay takes over completely and you won't have to communicate with the seller any further.
8) Put the seller on your ebay 'blocked bidder' list.
Easy-peasy. Good luck.
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Patience - the one you want in mint condition is out there somewhere. The hunt is sometimes more fun anyways.
That thing is a complete piece of junk! I honestly would want all my money back and then tell the seller he can pick up the bass at the UPS store, or PAY YOU to ship it back to him.
Edit: ok, Templar's advice is more level headed than mine. I'd follow his steps.
That thing is a complete piece of junk! I honestly would want all my money back and then tell the seller he can pick up the bass at the UPS store, or PAY YOU to ship it back to him.
Edit: ok, Templar's advice is more level headed than mine. I'd follow his steps.
Are you serious? First of all, Id make that guy AND Ebay pay me just for the trauma of bringing that box to my house. *** IS that..THING?That should have been your first clue .You should have never, EVER let that monstrosity come off the truck, onto your property. Second, Id send that pile O Crapp back to where it came from. QUICKLY
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The sword version works too: Back in the old days, the English would say the Claymore was only useful for butchery. The Scots agreed.
I've usually avoided steps 3-5 successfully, but you're right, best to cover all the bases.
