What would you do? (Custom Builds)

[Tom Albano]

Originally Posted by Tim Bishop

Just be patient, know what you want and be smart about what you pay, particularly on eBay!

Good advice, today more than ever ebay can be a pit of lies and nonsense. I try to stay away generally but Im not seeing what i want anywhere else.

yes patience!

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Tom Albano

Good advice, today more than ever ebay can be a pit of lies and nonsense. I try to stay away generally but Im not seeing what i want anywhere else.

yes patience!

Well, if you know what you can spend, you have half the battle solved. Keep your eye on the Used Smith Basses section of this Forum. You may find that a Forum Member has what you are seeking.

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Tom Albano

....ebay can be a pit of lies and nonsense....

Yep. You gotta know who you are dealing with; that's for sure.

[Tom Albano]

Originally Posted by Tim Bishop

Yep. You gotta know who you are dealing with; that's for sure.

it has deteriorated so much in the last couple of years, I am in contact with the seller if the deal goes through... since we live so close to each other he will literally bring the bass to me, that instills a bit of confidence. but still ebay has become mostly uncertainty.

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Tom Albano

....I am in contact with the seller if the deal goes through... since we live so close to each other he will literally bring the bass to me, that instills a bit of confidence.....

That's nice! Hopefully he's a stand-up guy. I'm pretty cautious these days. I'd try and find out more about this person (i.e. where he works, lives, etc.) before I'd invite a perfect stranger to my home. Most likely it's all good, but better safe than sorry later; if you know what I mean.

[Tom Albano]

Originally Posted by Tim Bishop

That's nice! Hopefully he's a stand-up guy. I'm pretty cautious these days. I'd try and find out more about this person (i.e. where he works, lives, etc.) before I'd invite a perfect stranger to my home. Most likely it's all good, but better safe than sorry later; if you know what I mean.

totally!
I would never have someone from ebay I dont know just come over to my house like that...If I get the bass Ill meet him locally, Not in my house

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Tom Albano

totally!
I would never have someone from ebay I dont know just come over to my house like that...If I get the bass Ill meet him locally, Not in my house

I've done a few deals like that in my time and have met some really great folks that have become those that have stayed in touch over the years. But then there are those situations where, when in doubt, I'll be packin , if you know what I mean, lol!

[Tom Albano]

Originally Posted by Tim Bishop

I've done a few deals like that in my time and have met some really great folks that have become those that have stayed in touch over the years. But then there are those situations where, when in doubt, I'll be packin , if you know what I mean, lol!

LOL, I know you need to be careful.... the lengths I go through, Im not a people person I dont like meeting people like this, BUT the bass! the BASSSSSS