raymund Posted June 5, 2007 Posted June 5, 2007 "Will not ship outside the USA. Don't even ask."+ 1 as someone who lives in a country with not so great reputation in internet dealings.
seeker Posted June 5, 2007 Author Posted June 5, 2007 "Does this make me look fat?"If you have to ask, the answer usually is . . .
kizanski Posted June 5, 2007 Posted June 5, 2007 What about "The Questions That Make You Want to Not Sell to a Certain Buyer"?When I get the obligatory email which asks "What is the exact weight of this guitar?" I usually have to count to ten before I tell that person to take off the skirt and go to the gym if a couple of ounces is going to make a difference.I say "ounces" because they always want "the exact weight." Not a ball park weight, or even within the nearest pound. An ounce either way will surely enter in to their purchase decision. Unbelievable.I can understand a guy wanting a description (even measurements) of a neck profile. Some guys want you to bust out the NASA-engineered digital micrometer, though. This is a problem.Any others?
Guest pirateflynn Posted June 5, 2007 Posted June 5, 2007 Yeah, I have another. I had a guy ask me to play over a cell phone so he could HEAR the tone. I said, "Next!"
kizanski Posted June 5, 2007 Posted June 5, 2007 Yeah, I have another. I had a guy ask me to play over a cell phone so he could HEAR the tone. I said, "Next!"LOL!
seeker Posted June 5, 2007 Author Posted June 5, 2007 Yeah, I have another. I had a guy ask me to play over a cell phone so he could HEAR the tone. I said, "Next!"Ok, so make me feel stupid. I did that once and the guy -still- did not buy it. Now, I do say NEXT.
MCChris Posted June 5, 2007 Posted June 5, 2007 Ok, so make me feel stupid. I did that once and the guy -still- did not buy it. Now, I do say NEXT.Let me guess: the jagoff thought the tone was too small and boxy sounding.
seeker Posted June 5, 2007 Author Posted June 5, 2007 What about "The Questions That Make You Want to Not Sell to a Certain Buyer"?There are soooo many.- (Canadian buyer) Please ship to me, but only declare 50 dollars.- Tell me more about this item. (and it's obvious they haven't done -any- research on the item)- What color is it? (and you've posted pics)- "Wanted to Buy" buyers who want you to offer them a price first. (Uh, no. YOU want to buy it, make ME an offer)- Buyers who are completely paranoid that you are going to rip them off.
Steve Haynie Posted June 5, 2007 Posted June 5, 2007 I had a buyer request that I put bubble wrap around the outside of a foam lined equipment case.
MCChris Posted June 5, 2007 Posted June 5, 2007 - Buyers who are completely paranoid that you are going to rip them off. [cough]Eidelberg![cough]
Rocktuna Posted June 5, 2007 Posted June 5, 2007 What I really hate is when they start out with......"I really hate to part with my BABY" If it's that damn special to you then you would keep it no matter what. and the guy has an Ebay rating of about a million
Matt Mattson Posted June 6, 2007 Posted June 6, 2007 What is the deal with that guy anyway? The old rock stars seem to flock to him. Is there some history with him? Hard Rock Cafe even did a segment out of his store. Did he actually do something in the beginning or is he one of those guys that shows up with a wad of dough, opens a huge store and promotes the hell out of himself? I pass that place a lot on my way out west.Guess I must've farted in church . . . again. Oh well.
Rechts Posted June 6, 2007 Posted June 6, 2007 What is the deal with that guy anyway? Is there some history with him? Did he actually do something in the beginning ...Guess I must've farted in church . . . again. Oh well.I got a PRS bass from him. It sounds.Seriously though, I think he made his first chunk of change selling Harley parts in NewJersey or upstate NY. He has a reputation for not suffering fools gladly. And by fools, I mean, "anyone".Tire kickers get the bum's rush. Also, expressing interest in anything he has for sale puts you on a slippery slope.I like the tour bus he always drives into NAMM....
JohnnyB Posted June 6, 2007 Posted June 6, 2007 What is the deal with that guy anyway? The old rock stars seem to flock to him. Is there some history with him? Hard Rock Cafe even did a segment out of his store. Did he actually do something in the beginning or is he one of those guys that shows up with a wad of dough, opens a huge store and promotes the hell out of himself? I pass that place a lot on my way out west.Guess I must've farted in church . . . again. Oh well.According to Ed Roman on this page, Ed Roman became Director of Domestic Marketing and Artist Relations Manager for Steinberger Guitars in 1989 after Gibson acquired controlling interest. He claims responsibility for several changes in Steinberger's marketing approach.On this page he also claims that this position is where he made the artist and show-biz connections that he has today.I don't know what his previous history or track record was for Gibson to hire him for this job in the first place, however.
seeker Posted June 12, 2007 Author Posted June 12, 2007 Rather than start a new thread, decided to add to this one.Posts like this make me laugh, then run away: TGP Guitar PostHow many things are wrong with this picture?
kizanski Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 Rather than start a new thread, decided to add to this one.Posts like this make me laugh, then run away: TGP Guitar PostHow many things are wrong with this picture?HAHAHA!!"guitar for sale $600.00"The guy actually managed to get both feet and both legs in the shot.That's talent, folks!Perfect!
elduave Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 Ooo, I like the questions slant. Folks call the store and start asking about something that I list as a display model and ask are there any scratches, dings, dents, etc. I like to say that is has been handled, looks fine but there *is* human DNA on it.More than a few times I've blocked a bidder simply based on the idiocy and/or tone of their e-mail question.
Feynman Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 http://phoenix.craigslist.org/msg/351007348.htmlI can't figure out when to call. 1 a.m. is okay, right?
seeker Posted June 13, 2007 Author Posted June 13, 2007 Nah, I'd be polite and wait till at least 5 am. Maybe you can ask what brand and model guitar while you're at it.Is it just me, or do you also hold your breath when reading such run-on sentences? They exhaust me.
Buzzy Fretts Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 thanks guys. I've avoided breaking my e-bay cherry forever. now that I'm lining up to sell some gear, I'm taking notes. you sure I'm supposed to use ALL those terms?
Feynman Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 thanks guys. I've avoided breaking my e-bay cherry forever. now that I'm lining up to sell some gear, I'm taking notes. you sure I'm supposed to use ALL those terms? Yes. The larger the font the better. Use lots of exclamation points. Punctuate important statements with the word "Wow!!" Try not to talk about the object much - concentrate on the mystique. Put the guitar on a stand in a shadowy area. Cross the street. Manually unfocus and take your photos. You're well on your way...
kizanski Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 thanks guys. I've avoided breaking my e-bay cherry forever. now that I'm lining up to sell some gear, I'm taking notes. you sure I'm supposed to use ALL those terms? Just make sure you mention that you are a flautist. That ought to do it.
Buzzy Fretts Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 Just make sure you mention that you are a flautist.That ought to do it.ha. good point Kiz. tho I never got the one-legged pose down nearly as well as you. I know one day you're going to come out of that closet...
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