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WHY?!?!?! somebody or something hates me!

In fact... It was bought 4 days after being put up for sale for $7500.... doesn't that make you think it's hmmm... WORTH IT?!

Thats pretty much what I thought, how much people pay (consistently) determines what somethings worth. I dont think people go out looking for a CT bass or similar wanting value for money.

Carl has made his business getting those prices, so its worth that price. Maybe not to a lot of people, but if I were loaded I would buy it, or have one made, just at the same time know it isnt good value for money. I would have to be REALLY loaded though, as I have done the expensive item while not being able to honestly afford it thing before, then sold it.
 
You don't haggle Carl Thompson. No one haggles Carl Thompson.

In fact... It was bought 4 days after being put up for sale for $7500.... doesn't that make you think it's hmmm... WORTH IT?!

Hey,the man can't eat me!!Wouldn't hurt to try!!
That's part of the fun with buying gear/basses!!
I just absolutely,positively l-o-v-e haggling with someone that I'm buying gear ANYTHING from.
Hell,I'll haggle over the price of a medium gauge pick!!:D
I'll haggle even when I'm willing to pay the asking price.I think that classifies be as being a prick,doesn't it??Oh,well.
 
Hey,the man can't eat me!!Wouldn't hurt to try!!
That's part of the fun with buying gear/basses!!
I just absolutely,positively l-o-v-e haggling with someone that I'm buying gear ANYTHING from.
Hell,I'll haggle over the price of a medium gauge pick!!:D
I'll haggle even when I'm willing to pay the asking price.I think that classifies be as being a prick,doesn't it??Oh,well.

Nah, it just means you work hard for your money and you want to make sure you get the best price. I can understand and respect that, but I think that any item is worth what someone is willing to pay for one. I guess I'm just content paying full pop for a CT because I know that he's not making a killing off of the bass and I appreciate all the hard work he's put into it.
 
kinda goofy looking, but to each his own.


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