EBay dumbasses.

[WireNWood]

Here's a thread for sharing eBay auctions you have found. I would like this thread to be primarily a place for us to laugh (or shake our heads and cluck our tongues at) the fools out there.

This isnt' the place for reflectoporn, for YOUR auctons, or for cool/desireable/curious stuff. This is the place to show us an auction where the seller comes off like a complete idiot, whether through lack of product knowledge, huckster/slimeball tactics, bad spelling/typing, unreasonable expectations, etc.

Those "My GOD, what did he DO?" relic jobs we've been talking about lately would go in this thread nicely.

Please, please, please copy-n-paste as much as you can here, including pix if possible. Bring it here to us when you can. First of all, some of us are handicapped with dialups and secondly, if you paste it here it will be around a lot longer for future readers to enjoy.

If you can't post pics, OK ... but at least give us a hint. Instead of a link with just the words "Check THIS out!", please at least say something like "Click HERE to see some guy who thinks a Squier Affinity is rare and collectible!"


I'm sure THIS thread could provide us with plenty of entertainment. I hope you think so, too.

I'll start.

[WireNWood]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Strat-and-Tele-Replacment-Necks-Extras-NR_W0QQitemZ7379127800QQcategoryZ41423QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

STRAT AND TELE NECKS

"You are looking at two brand new Electric Guitar necks that came off of a new statocastor and telecator guitars. ...The necks already has a nut installed and has the tuners still on it. ..."





The guy has 2 necks from those S101 cheapo Strat and Tele copies from 10 or 20 years ago.

My favorite part: "statocastor and telecator"

[rezamozaffarinia]

LOL , they come with Suzuki straps also,.....SUZUKI !:WTF:

[Jossy]

If you can't post pics, OK ... but at least give us a hint. Instead of a link with just the words "Check THIS out!", please at least say something like "Click HERE to see some guy who thinks a Squier Affinity is rare and collectible!"


You mean they are not???? :bag-head: Oh God, i need to get ride of my axes! :smoke:

Saludos.

[Justpickin]

Great idea WnW.....I come across alot of stuff that could fit......those necks are sweet...... :lol: :cracking

[Bytor1975]

Where do I post reflectoporn then? :-(

[Charley Wild]

Statocaster? Telecator? Gee.............. I need to get new decals. :spin:

[TristessaBoy]

I saw one once, a 60's japan cheapie in just horrible condition. no puickups, and it had been through a flood and there was sludge on it. Why anyone would sell it is beyond me

[WireNWood]

Vintage sludge - VERY hard to find.

[aaronl]

I saw one once, a 60's japan cheapie in just horrible condition. no puickups, and it had been through a flood and there was sludge on it. Why anyone would sell it is beyond me

Selling it makes sense, buying it doesnt :smoke: :spin:

[TexMexMike]

Does the Terminator play a Telecator??? Hmmm? :smoke:

[TristessaBoy]

Selling it makes sense, buying it doesnt :smoke: :spin:
haha what could you do with something like that? You can't even use it for kindling, the guitar laquer is probably toxic..lol

[Alucard]

you might get a good high of the fumes before they evnntally kill you, so it might be useful to a hippy, or maybe even eric

[Bytor1975]

I got one.

So this week my Uncle emails me saying that his friend just bought a Strat on Ebay and wanted him to come over and check it out. My Uncle asked me for some links with Fender serial info, etc.

Supposedly it was an "old Strat, in perfect condition." He also got a hell of a deal: $20

Oh... and he had to pay $200 for shipping from a foreign country! LOL! I tell my Uncle to be sure to take his digital camera cause I gotta see this beauty! I also went ahead and told him it had to be fake. Think I was right?

So here it is... the $250 Strat!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/bytor1975/Guitars/FakeStrat.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/bytor1975/Guitars/Headstock.jpg

Does anything look a little strange to you guys? :lol:

Well, the sad part is the guy that bought it just "isn't there upstairs anymore." While I haven't seen him in a decade, he was was a damned good guitarist with really nice gear. He got taken bad. I asked my Uncle of he could find out the Ebay sales link. If I get it I'll post it, as I want to see how this guy described this guitar.

Scum.

[Justpickin]

Wow...that sucks......we should have a thread for Ebay assholes to list this seller in........I hope this guy knows how to submit negative feedback..he also may have recourse thru Ebay........damn, to bad he couldn't have got hold of you before he bought...... :mad:

[Cat]

Oh my oh my.

Cat

[WireNWood]

Yikes.

Ummm.......


yikes.

[Jossy]

...I hope this guy knows how to submit negative feedback...

If he couldn't tell from the looks of the guitar that it wasn't a real Strat, i doubt he could submit negative feedback...it's a shame really.

Those sellers should be banned from ebay or any other buy/sell place out there...

Saludos.

[Justpickin]

Here's a dumbass

http://cgi.ebay.com/A-WELL_W0QQitemZ5657834411

[Justpickin]

Another

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5656399991

[Justpickin]

Actually I just realized I'm not following the theme that WNW set for this thread.......these are "oddball stuff".....oh well, view them and I'll move them later...

this actually sold

http://cgi.ebay.com/A-WELL_W0QQitemZ7375661698

[Cat]

Actually I just realized I'm not following the theme the WNW set for this thread.......these are "oddball stuff".....oh well, view them and I'll move them later...

this actually sold

http://cgi.ebay.com/A-WELL_W0QQitemZ7375661698
Wonder how much shipping was?

Cat

[Justpickin]

Wonder how much shipping was?

Cat
Pony express is cheap

[TristessaBoy]

Actually I just realized I'm not following the theme that WNW set for this thread.......these are "oddball stuff".....oh well, view them and I'll move them later...

this actually sold

http://cgi.ebay.com/A-WELL_W0QQitemZ7375661698
ok that thing is just SCARY.

[WireNWood]

Freaky chick.

She has an auction wherein for the winner she will paint an "erotic foot painting"... painting with her feet.... and send the winner not only the painting but digital pix of herself in the process of painting it.

I read a bunch of her other stuff.

A freaky, self-important, freaky chick. Did I mention freaky?

[Bytor1975]

Now what kid wouldn't want this in his or her room? Imagine being the envy of your friends when you have your own stuffed horse in your bedroom! Who needs a rocking horse! You've GOT A HORSE!

Damn... that is just !@#$%$# WEIRD!!!

[Cat]

OH BROTHER! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7382166620)

Cat

[Justpickin]

OH BROTHER! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7382166620)

Cat
:cracking :rlol: .......and people bid.....unreal

[Bytor1975]

HA HA! Hey... now I know what to do with all of those old, chewed up, and worn out picks I have! I have so many, at $80 a pop I should be able to put Logan through college on old guitar picks!

.. so, who will this guitar pick be from???

[Cat]

Oh well I have the underwear that Hendrix was wearing at Woodstock. They didnt appear on the DVD and dont ask me how I got them but here they are...
http://www.ipc.lt/wg/php/images8/bloomers.jpg

Im starting the bidding at $800, do I hear $800?

Cat

[WireNWood]

I have a 2005 Squier Affinity Strat signed by Janis Joplin!

I'll be rich!

[rezamozaffarinia]

OH BROTHER! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7382166620)

Cat
:icon_lmao :icon_lmao :icon_lmao

[TexMexMike]

Actually I just realized I'm not following the theme that WNW set for this thread.......these are "oddball stuff".....oh well, view them and I'll move them later...

this actually sold

http://cgi.ebay.com/A-WELL_W0QQitemZ7375661698

Dang! FUGLY! And he didn't mention the missing ear! :Loco:

[TexMexMike]

OH BROTHER! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7382166620)

Cat

Come on people! IDIOT!!! I'm with Jason on this one. I have a pile of picks to Ebay! :spin:

[rezamozaffarinia]

Actually I just realized I'm not following the theme that WNW set for this thread.......these are "oddball stuff".....oh well, view them and I'll move them later...

this actually sold

http://cgi.ebay.com/A-WELL_W0QQitemZ7375661698
This reminds me of Scrubs and that Stuffed Dog :lol:

http://www.geocities.com/gimcrack_icons/scrubs/rowdy.jpg

http://scrubs.mopnt.com/fun/personality/ROWDY.gif

[Justpickin]

Ok Ray...this is the type you're talking about;

http://cgi.ebay.com/Gibson-SG-Standard_W0QQitemZ7385435864QQcategoryZ47073QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I love the description "I just took it in to get tuned and cleaned", "the intendation is perfect"..."scratches that can only be seen when the light hits it right",(check the pic where the light hits it right....... :lol:

[stingx]

I WILL KICK YOUR ASS

Here's one saved for posterity from a while back. Probably one of the most original and humorous posts from Ebay:

http://www.othercinema.com/otherzine/otherzine4/auction.html

I particularly love how he throws in the line "If you are married or have children, I may choose to slap around your family a little bit, but only if I'm feeling particularly generous."

What a nutcase. :lol:

[WireNWood]

HAHAH! perfect.


"the intendation is perfect"..."scratches that can only be seen when the light hits it right"




Yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyah.

I hate it when the intendation is imperfect.

[Alucard]

this could be humorous, I wonder if i should bid...but plane tickets are expensive, its a shame you cant fight back, what the hell?:cracking

[TexMexMike]

this could be humorous, I wonder if i should bid...but plane tickets are expensive, its a shame you cant fight back, what the hell?:cracking


Well...He did say "It's your ass kickin, not mine!"


Sounds like something that you may enjoy. :bouncy:

[Alucard]

i enjoy an even fight, I really enjoy a good sparing in a ring, and all, but a one sided fight? this guys gotta be a pro wrestler or something with the way he fixes the fight

[WireNWood]

Wow.

Stunning Chinese brand new electric guitar (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stunning-Chinese-brand-new-electric-guitar_W0QQitemZ7385756118QQcategoryZ621QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)


There is so much to say here. I think this guy goes under 'bastard' instead of 'dumbass'. Cultural differences may partially explain some of the things I'll list here, but they don't excuse the deceipt.

Where to start?

The listing:
-yellow text on a white background
-copious use of Engrish: "I am a licit and sencer " ("This translation is provided as a service. eBay cannot guarantee its accuracy" ? The translator did that?? I dont' think so)
-annoying little colored javascript stars coded into the listing that follow your cursor around
-bidding starts at .99 no reserve, $360 for shipping (yes, they're Aussie $, that changes nothing.)
-seller has 89.2% good feedbacks with a grand total rating of 29

The product: (!!!!)
-a Jay Turser Delta Lady body
-generic Telecaster neck (looks pretty rough, too)
-bootleg Telecaster decal (or is it just photoshopped onto the image only?)
-non original hand-trimmed pickguard with Fender pickguard sticker


What a con man.


A Jay Turser Delta Lady isn't the worst guitar in the world. I have one, actually.... but this listing is just nasty.

[Justpickin]

... :mad: ....yeah, worse than bastard.....I'd better keep my comments to myself.....but an email to Ebay is in order.........I hate people like this

[Bytor1975]

I'm guessing that is some photoshop work on that headstock. It is TOO bright.

And these on his last two feedback... Hmmm:

bait and switch tactics, sells things which don't exist using fake photos.

dont buy from this con artist: doubles shipping cost+gives you different guitar

[stingx]

Auctions like this are way too obvious. I prefer to allow Darwinism to run unimpeded when it comes to things like this. Just like how I read about people sending money to those involved in the African money scams. I cannot believe there are some stupid enough to be taken. If we lived in the wild, these folks would become extinct very quickly...

[Spiritinthesky2k]

Hard to believe all the people that gave him good feedback

[rezamozaffarinia]

What a Jackass , :headshake

[Jossy]

http://www.fenderpick.com/images/smilies/dunce.gif

Saludos.

[Spiritinthesky2k]

Here's an interesting auction. The guy ain'y exactly lieing but....
http://cgi.ebay.com/Gibson-SG-Signature-Series-Electric-Guitar-BRAND-NEW_W0QQitemZ7387280747QQcategoryZ47073QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[rezamozaffarinia]

hmmmm.... looks like gibson has a model for starters....


http://www.gibson.com/Products/GBME/Signature/Products/

[Spiritinthesky2k]

hmmmm.... looks like gibson has a model for starters....


http://www.gibson.com/Products/GBME/Signature/Products/Yeah, It's like $189 or so at bestbuy. Check out his feedbackHe already tried to sell one for $600

[Justpickin]

I've seen a bunch of these on Ebay....people advertising "Gibson SG"...you go to the ad, you see somewhere in there the two words...."signature series" mentioned.....alot of folks getting ripped on these.

[Spiritinthesky2k]

but who is the real dumbass? the seller or the uninformed buyers?

[Cluney]

My my...only 99p for a GENUINE FENDER SQUIER ELECTRIC GUITAR!!!!!!!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FINE-Fender-Squire-Strat-electric-guitar_W0QQitemZ6251835522QQcategoryZ33039QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Oh wait a minute....its a bass......and i dont think its a Squier.....oh and I have to pay £185 to get it here...
At least its a `SHENG ONE`....??

and look at this glowing feedback!
"objet paye depuis 90 jours et toujours rien recu !!!!!!!!!!!!ARNAQUE!!!!!!!!!!!"
indeed...whatever it means..:cracking

Cluney

[Alucard]

nice to see you activew on the boards cluney

[Justpickin]

My my...only 99p for a GENUINE FENDER SQUIER ELECTRIC GUITAR!!!!!!!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FINE-Fender-Squire-Strat-electric-guitar_W0QQitemZ6251835522QQcategoryZ33039QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Oh wait a minute....its a bass......and i dont think its a Squier.....oh and I have to pay £185 to get it here...
At least its a `SHENG ONE`....??

and look at this glowing feedback!
"objet paye depuis 90 jours et toujours rien recu !!!!!!!!!!!!ARNAQUE!!!!!!!!!!!"
indeed...whatever it means..:cracking

Cluney
Wow...that one is a mess...... :speechles

[Alucard]

what is wrong with this...oh wait everything...and what the hell is airmailing them cash, i smell a scam

[Cluney]

Wow...that one is a mess...... :speechlesif you thought that was a mess check these beauties.....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Musical-Instruments-electric-guitar_W0QQitemZ7387722845QQcategoryZ123444QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Musical-Instruments-electric-guitar_W0QQitemZ7387722845QQcategoryZ123444QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem%20(leo)(Leo will be turning in his grave)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/exquisite-Electric-Guitar-NEW_W0QQitemZ7387723451QQcategoryZ41436QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/exquisite-Electric-Guitar-NEW_W0QQitemZ7387723451QQcategoryZ41436QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) (gold top LP?)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/stunning-admirabler-musical-instrument-electric-guitar_W0QQitemZ7387721267QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/stunning-admirabler-musical-instrument-electric-guitar_W0QQitemZ7387721267QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
(Dont think thats an Epi do you?)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/wonderful-style-musical-instrument-electric-guitar_W0QQitemZ7387726352QQcategoryZ101563QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/wonderful-style-musical-instrument-electric-guitar_W0QQitemZ7387726352QQcategoryZ101563QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
(mmm Rawk...)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/barn-new-electric-guitar-and-AMPLIFIER_W0QQitemZ8900098623QQcategoryZ11707QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/barn-new-electric-guitar-and-AMPLIFIER_W0QQitemZ8900098623QQcategoryZ11707QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
(a real Ibanez?hmmm..)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Musical-Instrument-Electric-Guitar_W0QQitemZ7388075736QQcategoryZ621QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Musical-Instrument-Electric-Guitar_W0QQitemZ7388075736QQcategoryZ621QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
(and yet another `genuine` Fender......shocking..)

"Dont Miss! Please watch the photos! You must love it! Dont miss!Win It Now!"http://www.fenderpick.com/images/smilies/cracking%20up.gif

How can Fender and Gibson hope to stay in business with `classics` like these being made..

Cluney

[Alucard]

wow, now those are some nockoff, i do like the way that metal looking guitar looks, but no way in hell am i going to risk that, man shipping kills

[Justpickin]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Musical-Instrument-Electric-Guitar_W0QQitemZ7388075736QQcategoryZ621QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Musical-Instrument-Electric-Guitar_W0QQitemZ7388075736QQcategoryZ621QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
(and yet another `genuine` Fender......shocking..)
Cluney

that one is beautiful

[Cluney]

Do i sense a touch of `sarcasm` there?...:)

Where do these guys get the Fender stickers from anyway? They must be running out by now!

Oh and if you read the description of that guitar it doesnt really match does it?:rlol:
Read it and you`ll see what I mean.

Cluney

[Justpickin]

Yeah, the description is what I thought was the best.

[Cluney]

its good to see them taking a pride in thier work.
Its the attention to details that really sells the product....

[Alucard]

:cracking :lol: :rlol: thats a great remark :hat-man:

[shrinkme]

that one is beautiful
Yes, and so is this: jt204.JPGThis really is a super looking AND sounding Guitar.
It is of course, based on the Violin style Bass guitar, made by Hofner and made instantly recognisable by Beatles front man Sir Paul McCartney.

The shape of the body, is obviously on the style of a violin.

:cracking

[Bytor1975]

Oh, obviously!

[Cluney]

Sorry another one from Ebay.This one made me laugh as its a great p*** take on the company.He`s clearly not a happy bunny!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/customguitarworlds-scalloped-neck-strat-type-guitar_W0QQitemZ7389119581QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/customguitarworlds-scalloped-neck-strat-type-guitar_W0QQitemZ7389119581QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

A couple of note-worthy comments he made that gave me a grin:

1."And the attention to detail even in places you wouldn't normally see is simply stunning, even the neck joint is lovingly thickly lacquered"

2."I know I only paid £129 for this guitar and I'm selling it at a higher price, this is because I think this is a very special guitar, well deserving all the attention customguitarworld lavished on it"

3."And if you want a wobbly neck, no problem customguitarworld, use special sleeker styled screws as can been seen below. The customguitarworld rapid screw can be seen at the bottom of the picture compared to one of the bothersome screws as found in a cheap squire which can take ages to screw into place" -


4.no need to worry about pressing down on the strings and playing out of tune, with this great stringing technique you out of tune in seconds." -


5."You also get special acoustic air-though vents in the trem cavity, this allows air to circulate freely from under the pickguard to keep those pick-ups cool, why more guitars don't have this innovative feature is a mystery to me."

6."And talking of the pick plate, it has a built in security feature to so that if somebody tries to remove the pick plate they have to remove the neck first."


7"isn't it great that you can have safe bridge saddles a 4mm action and fret buzz, well I guess it's all just part of the service at customguitarworld."


8."with today's improved production methods and quality control you just don't get guitars like this anymore" - Amen to that.....

9."it really breaks my heart to sell this guitar but I feel unworthy in it's presence, as it would take a really great guitarist to even attempt to play it." - I suspect even Hendrix or Django would struggle to play this piece of rubbish.

Anyway it gave me a laugh....

Cluney

[Justpickin]

Thats great... :lol: ...a better result (revenge) than sending it back. My favorite line..."But the incredible workmanship doesn't stop there. because this very special guitar is set-up by customguitarworld's best man you also get a special air pocket neck fitting, guaranteed to stop those troublesome long sustaining notes"................ :cracking


I noticed that the original sellers feedback (customguitarworld), when it has negative feedback, he resorts to calling the American buyers .."US Idiot".....lots of class this guy/place.

[Bytor1975]

What a piece of crap! LOL!

[WireNWood]

Wow.

Just... wow.

[WireNWood]

Here's another one from that same Chinese guy with the bad ripoffs. This one actually looks almost kinda cool. Let's just say it is WAY above the Delta Lady /Telecaster.


It's a Strat-aguar!

The-electricity-guitar-of-the-beautiful-black
http://www.skyno.com/~nywfj/yueqi.li/051.jpg

http://cgi.ebay.com/The-electricity-guitar-of-the-beautiful-black_W0QQitemZ7391715190QQcategoryZ621QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The inlay work looks almost/nearly cool. It has that definite 'Engrish' kinda so-close-but-yet-so-far.

The 12-fret inlay says "Jaguar" and there are 2 inlays of big cats on the headstock (although the head-only shot bears a facial expression that looks less like a threatening snarl and more like a toothless grin). I just can't figure out if the headstock says "Stratocaster" or "Jaguar"... or what...right there after it says "Fender".

He's still looking for over $300 shiping. 190 GBP = 331 USD.

[Cat]

Wow are those "race sensor" pickups? The hardware looks like its great quality...I think I feel a little sick...

Cat

[WireNWood]

Then THIS guy

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-1950-Fender-Broadcaster-Pots-Esquire-Nocaster_W0QQitemZ7391721481QQcategoryZ38083QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

wants $1450.00 for two control pots.

http://i14.ebayimg.com/05/i/06/29/aa/05_2.JPG

[TexMexMike]

Man-O-Man. Those are some pricey pots! I think I'll pass! :smoke:

[Justpickin]

this one made world news;
http://cgi.ebay.com/Image-Of-Jesus-On-A-Piece-Of-Sheet-Metal-New_W0QQitemZ6256612630QQcategoryZ1447QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[TristessaBoy]

Then THIS guy

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-1950-Fender-Broadcaster-Pots-Esquire-Nocaster_W0QQitemZ7391721481QQcategoryZ38083QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

wants $1450.00 for two control pots.

http://i14.ebayimg.com/05/i/06/29/aa/05_2.JPG
good for the dumbass that swapped parts on their vintage strat.
"Value? well 2 control pots changed.. -2,000.. pickgaurd screw replaced.. -1,000..."

[Bytor1975]

this one made world news;
http://cgi.ebay.com/Image-Of-Jesus-On-A-Piece-Of-Sheet-Metal-New_W0QQitemZ6256612630QQcategoryZ1447QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Man... do you have to cross your eyes or something? I just don't see it.

[Justpickin]

Man... do you have to cross your eyes or something? I just don't see it.
you don't have to see it, just have "faith" it's there.............. :smoke:

[Bytor1975]

Crap... I guess I should have went to church this morning instead of Wal-Mart.

If I have faith, will I get $10,000 to spend on a piece of metal with Jesus on it?

[WireNWood]

Not at Wal-Mart.


Hey the Chinese dumbass who is doing the ripoffs is totally flooding eBay with guitars of all sorts, and of course the text is always in Engrish. The good news is he's not selling a damn thing.

I saw one of his listings today that made me chuckle.

Among :
Beautiful musical instrument electric guitar
New ~ Exquisite Black and white electric guitar
Beautiful white electric guitar
Beautiful whiter electric guitar (just in case the white one isn't white enough)
Brand new and stunning electricity guitar
and
Exquisite musical tool guitar (title attached to the cheapest-looking acoustic he has ever listed)

I found:

"BASS GUITAR ALL COMPLETE & WORKING"

:)


The all-caps aren't even mine! Every title above is copy-n-paste. Finally an honest listing.



I hope.

[TexMexMike]

this one made world news;
http://cgi.ebay.com/Image-Of-Jesus-On-A-Piece-Of-Sheet-Metal-New_W0QQitemZ6256612630QQcategoryZ1447QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Next weekend I plan on making pancakes and toasted cheese sandwiches untill I come up with something I can sell on EBay. :smoke:

[Cluney]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1956-FENDER-ESQUIRE-TELECASTER_W0QQitemZ5670404516QQcategoryZ1277QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

hey look a 1951 Esquire for £30.....from someone with no feedback.....and a pvt seller....and no pictures...hmmmm suspicious



......what a deal!:lol:

and


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FENDER-STRATOCASTER-MEXICO-electric-guitar-redness_W0QQitemZ7394280808QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


mmmmm...electric guitar redness..:)

[shrinkme]

Originally Posted by Justpickin
this one made world news;
http://cgi.ebay.com/Image-Of-Jesus-...1QQcmdZViewItem

That's Jesus? Whats wrong with my eyes? I thought it was Frank Zappa!

[Cluney]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/fender-strat-neck-mint-condition-1st-bid-wins_W0QQitemZ7397254830QQcategoryZ42455QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

hey genuine Fender USA huh? cant see enough of the serial number huh? need the money quick huh?...tempting...not.:mad:
hate these kind of people. Pretty obvious hes fallen for it and needs to get his cash back from some poor soul. So tempted to message him and let him know :thumbsup:

[WireNWood]

:speechles

Nothing like some carefully-done photography to enhance yourr lies .... errr... marketing techniques.

[Justpickin]

Ahhh...mister...you buyum tele?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7413068691&ssPageName=MERC_VI_ReBay_Pr4_PcY_BID_Stores_IT

Its made out of steel and wood....check his other items...he even has an agile

[WireNWood]

"Brand new best admirable distinct elcetric guitar" hehhehe

Sounds the same as the Chinese sellers we've been picking on already here.

Some of his titles are pretty funny all by themselves. I may start posting just the titles in here.

[Spiritinthesky2k]

WOW, Agile mist be getting big if they are copying them!!!


http://cgi.ebay.com/Agile-Beautiful-Black-Acoustic-electric-guitar_W0QQitemZ7413334044QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Funny how it's listed as an "acoustic electric"

[Justpickin]

Well I know Jason won't be bidding on that one....... :smoke:

[Bytor1975]

Hell, I can't bid on them even if I wanted to I can't load that guy's ebay pages up! The pictures are too big and too many of them, and they just time out.

[Spiritinthesky2k]

LOL I just realised that the "Agile" Is the "Strat-aguar" That WNW posted on page 8 of this thread.

[WireNWood]

"Brand new white guiter of the wonderful note"

[WireNWood]

The time has come for me to list another eBay dumbass. This one is particularly interesting, because the dumbass I'm about to mention....



is me.


'Jever make yourself feel REAL stupid?? I get so frustrated when I spend lots of time and effort providing good information on an eBay listing, then people ask questions that I've already answered..because they didn't read. So, now it is MY turn.

I was looking at a guitar. I scanned the whole listing and didn't notice any info about shipping charges. No eBay calculator, and only that standard "See listing details"...

so I wrote to the seller and asked how much to send it to my ZIP code. When I got my reply the automated email header said:

"Re: Question about shipping for item #___ - ___ ELECTRIC GUITAR FREE SHIPPING "

that's right - this guy put the words "FREE SHIPPING", in all caps, right in the item title,

...and I wrote and asked him "how much?"


*slaps head*

[Cat]

The time has come for me to list another eBay dumbass. This one is particularly interesting, because the dumbass I'm about to mention....



is me.


'Jever make yourself feel REAL stupid?? I get so frustrated when I spend lots of time and effort providing good information on an eBay listing, then people ask questions that I've already answered..because they didn't read. So, now it is MY turn.

I was looking at a guitar. I scanned the whole listing and didn't notice any info about shipping charges. No eBay calculator, and only that standard "See listing details"...

so I wrote to the seller and asked how much to send it to my ZIP code. When I got my reply the automated email header said:

"Re: Question about shipping for item #___ - ___ ELECTRIC GUITAR FREE SHIPPING "

that's right - this guy put the words "FREE SHIPPING", in all caps, right in the item title,

...and I wrote and asked him "how much?"


*slaps head*
Dumbass. (Did I say that out loud?)

Cat

[WireNWood]

No, and issokay if ya did.

[Jossy]

:smoke:

Saludos.

[Old Mojo]

Now, the guitar items I understand, but some of the earlier ones, like that stairway deal and the foot art thing... WTH were you guys usin' as search terms? Nope. Never mind. I don' think I really wanna know. :Loco: :sad: :headshake

[Spiritinthesky2k]

Can someone PLEASE explain this? I just can't wrap my head around a $200 switch tip. :Loco:


http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Gibson-Les-Paul-Switchcraft-amber-switch-tip_W0QQitemZ7414701342QQcategoryZ47076QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Bytor1975]

Well, I guess that is the vintage market for you.

And why I'm not in it! LOL!

[Justpickin]

you wouldn't believe what those old "rare" switch tips do to the tone of an old les paul.......... :Loco: :Loco:

on the same level: My boss at work is restoring an old 71 Corvette....well the vin plate had broken off, and he had to have a new vin plate made (which is almost next to impossible because of the legal aspects)..anyways, he calls to order the "rivets"...two of them, for attaching the plate....well two "Corvette vin plate rivets" cost $38.00. I mean, they are Corvette rivets......... :Loco:

[Bytor1975]

you ...well two "Corvette vin plate rivets" cost $38.00. I mean, they are Corvette rivets......... :Loco:
Oh yes... they have the two little racing flags engraved on the head of the rivet! :lol:

[rezamozaffarinia]

Can someone PLEASE explain this? I just can't wrap my head around a $200 switch tip. :Loco:


http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Gibson-Les-Paul-Switchcraft-amber-switch-tip_W0QQitemZ7414701342QQcategoryZ47076QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
WOW! $200 for a switch tip :Loco: that's just .........:dunce:

[TristessaBoy]

It's how crazy the vintage guitar market has gotten. You can't even so much as replace a stripped screw on a vintage guitar without signifigant devalue. Potentially angelic sounding 59' Les Pual Stardards in mint condition don't see life outside a vault/display case in a rich CEO's mansion. And if it has an orignal hang tag, WATCH OUT! Can't be touched, breathed on, looked at too long, and or even acknowlegded existing! Your microscopic flake of DNA would ruin it. Which is why relic'd instruments are a bog hit. Looks vintage, sounds vintage, feel vintage, and indeed you can fret that string and pluck that note with a finger or guitar pick without suffering a heart attack.

[WireNWood]

OH, yea - genuine Corvette rivets.

And that's a GEUINE GIBSON switch tip.

Idiots.

[Andoni]

Any of you guy's interested in this Jimmy Hendrix guitar?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Jimmy-Hendrix-Fender_W0QQitemZ7415873911QQcategoryZ33039QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I know it doesnt beat that switch tip though......

[Justpickin]

Any of you guy's interested in this Jimmy Hendrix guitar?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Jimmy-Hendrix-Fender_W0QQitemZ7415873911QQcategoryZ33039QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I know it doesnt beat that switch tip though......
Fender "Elictric" Guitar......

Yeah, Jimmy played a squier tele.......... :lol:

[Bytor1975]

Yep, that is a pretty accurate description!

[Justpickin]

I think Ray somewhere mentioned "titles" that the China sellers are using...these people amaze me, they use like "Yahoo Translator", and they trust whatever it does. Here is a fine example;
fashionable musical instrument Les Paul Custom Guitar
http://cgi.ebay.com/fashionable-musical-instrument-Les-Paul-Custom-Guitar_W0QQitemZ7417738444QQcategoryZ113479QQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
or we have;
Inimitable bran-new red two handle electric guitar
http://cgi.ebay.com/Inimitable-bran-new-red-two-handle-electric-guitar_W0QQitemZ8940083825QQcategoryZ3844QQcmdZViewItem

[Justpickin]

here are more I found just today;
New superexcellence stunning fine very electric guitar
Top-Quality brand exquisite stunning guitar playable
SUPER beautiful fair-sounding musical instrument guitar
classic STUNNING guiter of the exquisite guitar

[WireNWood]

A word they (he?) use often is "Larruping"

"Fine larruping electric guitar."

I've seen "larruping" several times in one of their titles. I just dont' understand what it is supposed to say/mean/be.

[stratcat51]

lar•rup•ing

Pronunciation: (lar'u-ping), [key] (http://www.factmonster.com/pronkey.html)
—adv. Chiefly Western U.S.
very; exceedingly: That was a larruping good meal.

Random House Unabridged

[WireNWood]

Wow.

Thanks.

Western US? I'm in Arizona, that's very west. Anyway... thanks.

[stratcat51]

I never heard the word before either. I just word searched it and that is what came up. If the yahoo translater is translating something like very fine or very excellent in Chinese then it probably did come up with "Larupping"..........:)

[WireNWood]

I suspect there is also a thesaurus in play as well.

"Find another word for "wonderful" in American."

[WireNWood]

So, I guess "larruping" is a lot like "bodacious".

Soon, we'll be seing a "Bodacious" guitar, residing in China, priced in Pounds Sterling.



************************

But, we do have a new entries for the Fenderpick-to-English Dictionary:

English: "Your wife is very atttractive. "
Fenderpick: "Dude, LARRUPING Subaru!"

[stratcat51]

So, I guess "larruping" is a lot like "bodacious".

Soon, we'll be seing a "Bodacious" guitar, residing in China, priced in Pounds Sterling.



************************

But, we do have a new entries for the Fenderpick-to-English Dictionary:

English: "Your wife is very atttractive. "
Fenderpick: "Dude, LARRUPING Subaru!"
:cracking :cracking :cracking Dude, how tight is that Subaru's gearbox?

[WireNWood]

So, anyway, back to the chinese guy listing thing in Engrish:


"superexcellent fair-sounding electric guitar"


There are many eBay seller accounts listing this same crap, using the same kinda crappy language, with the same crappy slimeball techniques. Although the look of the listing s changes slightly from time to time, they are clearly all still the same.

I haven't decided whether they're all the same person, or many different people. Even if it is many different people, they're probably working for the same company, or at least getting their merchadise (obviously) from the same source.

I'm sure they open new user accounts every time their feedback catches up to them (to some extent... see next paragraph)

The thing I notice, though, is that regardless of the seller account name - these people aren't selling squat. I find long lists of guitars, jewelry, decorative items and more - with no bids . This says somethng positive about the eBay community. There are plenty of morons buying on eBay, but even they aren't stupid enough to patronize these asses.

Yes, these Chinese sellers charge ripoff shipping rates to recover from the loss-level starting prices, but they still aren't selling nearly enough to break even.

Unless these people are shafting eBay for listing fees, they're losing their butts. (which makes them DOUBLY qualified for the category "eBay dumbass")

Hopefully they'll give up soon.

[WireNWood]

http://cgi.ebay.com/American-Fender-Franken-Stratocaster-Classic-But-Better_W0QQitemZ7417576318QQcategoryZ47069QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

It's an American Stratocaster.......


except for the neck, body, and pickups.

[WireNWood]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Ampeg_W0QQitemZ7417573973QQcategoryZ121156QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

the item title: "Ampeg"

The description: "Here is a good working order Ampeg"

Sorry for pasting the ENTIRE description here. I hope it wasn't too much to read.

[Bytor1975]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Ampeg_W0QQitemZ7417573973QQcategoryZ121156QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

the item title: "Ampeg"

The description: "Here is a good working order Ampeg"

Sorry for pasting the ENTIRE description here. I hope it wasn't too much to read.
Q:Hi, um... What is this item? Thanx, Patrick
A:got me?

Ha ha! Love it!

[WireNWood]

But yet , he knows it is in working condition.

[WireNWood]

This Chinese guy (or bunch of people) make it too easy.

"alluring colorful euphonic extramundane guitar"


We should just declare anything based in China and priced in pounds or Euros to be out of bounds for the game.

But I won't do that.




Take a look at this "#1 NEW 2006 ALL SILVER GUITAR" :

http://i18.ebayimg.com/03/i/07/15/83/9f_1_b.JPG


Love that silver!

[Justpickin]

(or bunch of people)

There are a bunch in China!!

That "extramumdane" guitar, I saw that last week then couldn't find it again...one of my favorite "how bad can a translation go"....findings

I may be wrong here, but everything I see on ebay out of china is misleading and to me attempting to rip-off. These slugs probably work in the factories all week making the imported guitars we all love to buy under several brand names............. :smoke:

[ShineOn]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Photo-Color-maybe-deviate-slightly-in-comparison-with-t_W0QQitemZ7418505022QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

There isn't much about this listing that isn't funny.


I had a good time looking through this guy's other auctions.

[Justpickin]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Photo-Color-maybe-deviate-slightly-in-comparison-with-t_W0QQitemZ7418505022QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

There isn't much about this listing that isn't funny.


I had a good time looking through this guy's other auctions.
Oh that's good stuff
"If you like china items ,If you are china items' collector, Please do not miss the item ,Look ,It's very prettiness, It's in china symbolize safety, Lucky , riches and honour, So provided with, You are good lucky"

[Justpickin]

Ok, a blues forum I hang at some, one of the guys on there who is a respected tech told about a guy buying two of the "Les Pauls" from one of the china shitbags and bringing them to him for setups........here is the link for the auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Gibson-Les-Paul-Electric-Guitar-Stunning-NR_W0QQitemZ7417920732QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Now here is his first post
post #1: Someone just brought me a couple of these to set up. He got 'em for $200 ea. -- total, including shipping! Just wait 'til Gibson gets hip to this...
There's BUNCHES of 'em! They are stamped "Made in U.S.A." on the back of the headstock. Gibson style serial numbers. One of them has the "Gibson U.S.A." logo on the protective covers over the pickups... These things are over the top!

Post #2: (this is after a bunch of guys asked questions)
I haven't had the chance to plug 'em in yet, but they are in my shop to be made playable. The neck on one isn't too bad, but the other one has a distinct "woo" in the middle of the fingerboard that will require a fret leveling. The overall workmanship would fall in the "crude" category. My initial impression is, "not wonderful."
I'll report back after I've worked on 'em (Tuesday, I think).

He immediately followed with his 3rd post:
I thought about the reasonable tone of the last post for a few minutes, and decided to amend it.
These things are heinous!
I'll amend this post if I turn out to be wrong. Don't hold your breath...

His last post he hasn't been back in his shop yet, but several posts comparing these to Tokai guitars prompted his latest response:
I'm not back in the shop 'til tomorrow, but I'm going to recommend you save your money for something a little nicer. The Tokais were "Tokai" guitars, built closely enough to the pattern of the Fender & Gibson models to draw a lawsuit. These faux Gibsons & Fenders from China, while CERTAIN to draw heat from Fender & Gibson, are not built to the same quality standard, at all.

I've seen a few of the "lawsuit" Tokais. They are nice guitars. The craftsmanship was very good. The two Les Pauls in my shop are MUCH rougher in quality. One of them has a squirrely enough fingerboard that it NEEDS a fret leveling job (approx. retail value: $100, U.S.) just to be made playable. This points up the only positive attribute I can cite about these things: THEY ARE CHEAP!!!! Even after the fret file, this thing will probably have cost less than your "MIK Tokai copy of a 335."

I still don't know what they sound like, though I'm not optimistic that that I'm going to be impressed. I have seen enough, however, to be reasonably sure that these guitars won't deliver any extra value for the money spent. Two cliches suggest themselves:
1) Caveat emptor
2) You get what you pay for.
There's PLENTY of 'em on ebay and, face-to-face negotiations between our most esteemed and honorable President and their most esteemed and honorable Premier notwithstanding, the black market in Chinese produced counterfeit products is NOT going down this year -- or, probably, even next year. Rolex watch, anybody?

[Bytor1975]

LOL.. check out those block inlays. Too bad they could get that right! LOL

[Strat-Daddy]

So, I guess "larruping" is a lot like "bodacious".

Soon, we'll be seing a "Bodacious" guitar, residing in China, priced in Pounds Sterling.



************************

But, we do have a new entries for the Fenderpick-to-English Dictionary:

English: "Your wife is very atttractive. "
Fenderpick: "Dude, LARRUPING Subaru!"

I think you are right, WireNWood. My Dad and some relatives from mid Alabama used to describe a really good meal as "larruping". How the Chinese would ever pick up on that word is beyond me because it is definitly an "Old South" means of decribing something. I haven't heard it since my Pop past away in '86.

[Old Mojo]

Hmmm... In 20 years in South Texas, I never heard a "g" on the end of that word. It was always "larrupin'", i.e. We went honky-tonkin' las' night an' had us a larrupin' good time.

[rezamozaffarinia]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Photo-Color-maybe-deviate-slightly-in-comparison-with-t_W0QQitemZ7418505022QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

There isn't much about this listing that isn't funny.


I had a good time looking through this guy's other auctions.LOL , it's the same guy ,

Music tool of the red electricity guitar

[Cat]

Haha Rezza I just read your signature. http://www.fenderpick.com/images/smilies/cracking%20up.gif

Cat

[Justpickin]

Follow-up to the post I made earlier about the two "les pauls" a tech from a blues forum I visit had in his shop to set-up;

When one does one of these deals on ebay, you are buying directly from a seller in China. Why these things are not stopped at port-of-entry customs is a bit of a mystery to me, but I haven't heard of that happening. There is soooooo much stuff coming in -- and we are more worried about bombs and stuff than counterfeit watches, guitars, sunglasses, handbags, DVDs, software, you-name-it -- that it's probably not really possible to confiscate this stuff as it enters.

I am certain that, by now, both Fender and Gibson are aware of both the problem and their powerlessness to do anything about it. Who are they going to sue -- and where? At the moment, the Chinese government seems to be doing little, if anything, to stop the manufacture or traffic in counterfeits. There's not much we can do to convince them that pirate DVDs are a bad business -- and what would be the alternative? But it doesn't seem to me to be that big a problem to convince them, however, that putting Fender and Gibson logos on these guitars is bad business, but that putting the name "Noble Exemious Guitar" on them and stamping them "Made in China" probably won't hurt their sales at all. There has always been, and will always be, a market for cheap trashy guitars. The Chinese have been part of that already -- Fender has some Squiers produced there. They could call these things any non-copyrighted name they want, and they'll still sell. Maybe even more!

The final verdict on the two I've got:
They were made playable. They needed a fret leveling, one of them desperately, but after that they set-up just fine. Electronics are crappy. Ceramic mag, overwound, trashy sounding pickups and pots/switches of the variety that I call "unreliable." One has to filter this info through the information that I haven't found hardly ANY asian guitar pickups that I like. However, these ones are EASILY distinguished from "good" ones.

[stratcat51]

Check out this "Les Paul" :cracking



http://cgi.ebay.com/Les-Paul-Electric-Guitar-Stunning-NR_W0QQitemZ7420451010QQihZ016QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[stratcat51]

Check out this "Les Paul" :cracking



http://cgi.ebay.com/Les-Paul-Electric-Guitar-Stunning-NR_W0QQitemZ7420451010QQihZ016QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Gee, it looks an awful lot like a guitar I have..........now I can tell everyone I have a StratoPaul..........:cracking

[Justpickin]

he says if you buy it, "you will have a heartwarming experience"

it must be Paul, he's been doing this for 55 years!

SICKENING!!

[rezamozaffarinia]

hey check out my Yuzezhubao LESPAUL :lol:

[Spiritinthesky2k]

I'd LOVE to know what the paperwork that comes with it says. LOL

[Bytor1975]

All these great guitars on ebay have made me jealous! Luckily I found this "Stunning New Fair-sounding Custom Electric Guitar" for sale! I have been looking for a FAIR sounding bass for sometime... I've just given up on good. Who needs good tone when you can have fair?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7418636879&ssPageName=MERC_VI_ReBay_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT

Personmally for me, it is the certificate of authenticity that seals the deal for me. Especially how he printed out Yuzezhubao and glued it on the piece of paper! Pretty fancy!

http://www.fotoal.com/fotolib/huanhuan/388620246105286.jpg

[SS_21]

This about sums it up


The Insurance of the item is:USD5.00( optional)


Of course that may only cover that certificate of authenticity :thumbsup:

[WireNWood]

May 17: I am the high bidder on a Strat body on eBay. I pay via Paypal within an hour of the closing.

May 27: Ten days and no word at all from the seller. I write to them asking the status of the transaction, and includ: "If the item has not yet shipped, please just refund my money".

The seller writes back saying "the item was mailed several days ago, it should arrive anytime.

May 29: the item arrives - postmarked May 27.

The seller:
-did not ship my item in a timely manner
-did not communicate
-did not follow my instructions
-lied to me

Somebody's getting negative feedback. The merchandise? Its fine - no problem there.

[nothin but the blues]

Anyone want to buy a brand new old stock "signed" Robert Johnson guitar strap? A steal for sure at $137.00... you know, considering Robert signed it

"New Old Stock Vintage Robert Johnson Professional Signed Signature Black Leather"

"IF YOU WANT ADDITIONAL PHOTOS EMAIL ME- I CAN SEND YOU A CLOSEUP OF THE SIGNATURE"

http://cgi.ebay.com/Robert-Johnson-Official-Black-Leather-Guitar-Strap-NOS_W0QQitemZ7421737008QQihZ016QQcategoryZ64421QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

:dunce:

[Justpickin]

I have heard that Robert was never too busy to sign a guitar strap for some wide-eyed kid, usually while touring the big arena's in Europe.

:smoke:

[Bytor1975]

I'm sorry, but I'd have a hard time paying over $40-$50 for a leather strap, whether Mr. Johnson 'signed' it (lol) or not! My main strap that I use is a suede Levy and it has been doing great for the past 11 years since I bought it for $30.

You start getting over the $50 I might as well tan a deer hide and make my own.

[Justpickin]

You start getting over the $50 I might as well tan a deer hide and make my own.

poor deer........

[Cat]

Anyone want to buy a brand new old stock "signed" Robert Johnson guitar strap? A steal for sure at $137.00... you know, considering Robert signed it

"New Old Stock Vintage Robert Johnson Professional Signed Signature Black Leather"

"IF YOU WANT ADDITIONAL PHOTOS EMAIL ME- I CAN SEND YOU A CLOSEUP OF THE SIGNATURE"

http://cgi.ebay.com/Robert-Johnson-Official-Black-Leather-Guitar-Strap-NOS_W0QQitemZ7421737008QQihZ016QQcategoryZ64421QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

:dunce:
Yeah I got one of these and it came with a free photo album of pics of Robert on stage and a signed C.O.A. Great value for only $137.00

Cat

[stratcat51]

Anyone want to buy a brand new old stock "signed" Robert Johnson guitar strap? A steal for sure at $137.00... you know, considering Robert signed it

"New Old Stock Vintage Robert Johnson Professional Signed Signature Black Leather"

"IF YOU WANT ADDITIONAL PHOTOS EMAIL ME- I CAN SEND YOU A CLOSEUP OF THE SIGNATURE"

http://cgi.ebay.com/Robert-Johnson-Official-Black-Leather-Guitar-Strap-NOS_W0QQitemZ7421737008QQihZ016QQcategoryZ64421QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

:dunce:
Well I'm all fired up now! :lol: I sent the seller a question--I asked "Signed by whom? Robert Johnson died in 1938." Then I told them they might fool some but most were laughing at their attempts to fool the public.
Then-----I reported them to eBay.
Nothing may come of it, in fact, I doubt anything will. There is too much crap on there we all know is wrong or downright fraudulent and ebay does nothing to fix it.
I did receive a reply from the seller stating what they were selling was perfectly legal and that I obvisously hadn't read the complete description and my email was inappropriate. I fired a reply back saying I had read the entire description and that my email was fine but their ad was inappropriate. So far, no second response.
Somtimes I just like to rattle cages...........

[stratcat51]

Got a response---"stop harrassing me" Hmmmm, maybe I was harrassing her. Soooooo, I fired a response back, apologizing if she felt harrassed and stating all I was looking for was accuracy in the ad.

Seriously, do ya think I'm harrassing her? I feel kind of bad, now.:mad:

[stratcat51]

Anyone want to buy a brand new old stock "signed" Robert Johnson guitar strap? A steal for sure at $137.00... you know, considering Robert signed it

"New Old Stock Vintage Robert Johnson Professional Signed Signature Black Leather"

"IF YOU WANT ADDITIONAL PHOTOS EMAIL ME- I CAN SEND YOU A CLOSEUP OF THE SIGNATURE"

http://cgi.ebay.com/Robert-Johnson-Official-Black-Leather-Guitar-Strap-NOS_W0QQitemZ7421737008QQihZ016QQcategoryZ64421QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

:dunce:
I just thought of something: If a few more of us just asked the seller the simple question, "Is this really signed by Robert Johnson?" Then maybe she'll get the hint. Also, I checked her other items for sale and she has the Robert Johnson strap in brown and wine, too. Chances are, this poor woman has received some bad advice or just plain didn't think when she posted the auction the way she did.
Before I would spend $137.00 on this strap, I would spend the money on a strap from Guitstrapped. I ran across this when I received an email from the guy asking me when I served aboard the USS Power as he had served aboard her, too. Then, deducing from my email addy, I might be a musician so he sent me a link to his site. I think they are beautiful and plan on eventually getting one. Please have a look..........oh, he is in Camp Verde, Arizona. Is that in your neighborhood OWB and WnW?
http://www.guitstrapped.com/index.html

[OLDWANNABEE]

I just thought of something: If a few more of us just asked the seller the simple question, "Is this really signed by Robert Johnson?" Then maybe she'll get the hint. Also, I checked her other items for sale and she has the Robert Johnson strap in brown and wine, too. Chances are, this poor woman has received some bad advice or just plain didn't think when she posted the auction the way she did.
Before I would spend $137.00 on this strap, I would spend the money on a strap from Guitstrapped. I ran across this when I received an email from the guy asking me when I served aboard the USS Power as he had served aboard her, too. Then, deducing from my email addy, I might be a musician so he sent me a link to his site. I think they are beautiful and plan on eventually getting one. Please have a look..........oh, he is in Camp Verde, Arizona. Is that in your neighborhood OWB and WnW?
http://www.guitstrapped.com/index.html


Camp Verde AZ is a couple hundred miles from Tucson and i also emailed her stating it obviously was a blatant ripoff!

[rezamozaffarinia]

Well i think its clear that RJ never signed any of these straps (they even come in different colors),they are manufactured with the signature printed on them , like many other musical instruments & accessories with different signatures .

[nothin but the blues]

Well i think its clear that RJ never signed any of these straps (they even come in different colors),they are manufactured with the signature printed on them , like many other musical instruments & accessories with different signatures .No no, I went down to the Crossroads last night and strummed my guitar... would you believe RJ showed up?

We sat down and had a little chat, apparently he did sign some of these straps. He just couldn't remember if it was before, or after he had died.

[stratcat51]

I received one more email from the seller that said while she appreciated my apology, SHE DIDN'T WANT TO HEAR FROM ME ANYMORE!!!!:lol: Imagine that? Such a charming person such as myself being rebuffed that way?:lol: Oh, well, I kind of wish I hadn't reported her to eBay already, but, (sorry, I'm laughing too hard right now) the deed is done.:lol:

She did tell me that the description came directly off the package that the strap comes in. So in her way of thinking, she has done nothing wrong. And in all seriousness she's right. It's just that I think any one of us would have put a disclaimer in the ad as to the status of the "signature". I think someone sold her a bill of goods, if ya know what I mean and to charge $137.00? I use Levy's, a damn good strap, and the most I've paid is 36 or 38 dollars. This was the first (and I think last) time I've tackled anyone on eBay and while at first I thought I was doing the right thing all I've accomplished is pissing off one business woman and feeling rotten in the process. I must admit I don't feel that bad now, but earlier I felt like poop.

I am going to eventually buy a strap from Guitstrapped. For $137.00 I can get a hell of a strap............


http://www.guitstrapped.com/index.html

[Cobalt]

I wouldn't worry about it at all, and whilst she may well have merely misinterpreted what the packaging said, it is her responsibility as a seller to ensure that the item is described as accurately as possible. The buyer should be wary of course, but I think they might have some comeback on an item 'signed' by a corpse.

As for eBay doing little about sales such as this, they will always argue that they merely provide a service from which to sell goods. They play no part in the sale and hold no responsibility for anything sold. You wouldn't think so considering the chunk they take from you on every sale, though :thumbsup:

[rezamozaffarinia]

No no, I went down to the Crossroads last night and strummed my guitar... would you believe RJ showed up?

We sat down and had a little chat, apparently he did sign some of these straps. He just couldn't remember if it was before, or after he had died. LOL , could he read & write ? maybe he just soaked a thumb in ink and the strap comes with a RJ fingerprint ...

:beers:

[Cat]

Its a scam and it shouldnt be tolerated.

Oh BTW I have a 1976 strat hand signed by Jimi Hendrix that Im looking to sell if anyone is interested.

Cat

[WireNWood]

and I've got an IPod autographed to me by Janis Joplin.

[Cat]

Heres a preview of the Robert Johnson instructional video I have for sale for $39.99 (Ill do a deal for Fenderpick members)

http://www.blues.is/forsimg/AniRobertJohnson.gif

Cat

[WireNWood]

I think I'm a better player already.

[Justpickin]

Heres a preview of the Robert Johnson instructional video I have for sale for $39.99 (Ill do a deal for Fenderpick members)

http://www.blues.is/forsimg/AniRobertJohnson.gif

Cat
That must be on VHS because I don't think DVD's were around back then yet?

:Loco: :Loco:

[Cat]

That must be on VHS because I don't think DVD's were around back then yet?

:Loco: :Loco:
Thats the one.

Cat

[Bytor1975]

That must be on VHS because I don't think DVD's were around back then yet?

:Loco: :Loco:
No, it is Betamax!

[WireNWood]

Well, our Chinese bootleggers have learned that apparently no one has been looking for a Larruping guitar. They're trying new words now (and of course, a constant string of new usernames).




"The red of the beauty electric guitar WITH TURNER"
is a JEM copy that comes complete with ...a.. turner. (tuner)





"Super stick of the red electricity guitar of the beauty"
Another Strat ripoff. SUPER stick!





"Fair-TheFair-The charming music tool electricity guitar"
well, that sounds fair to me.

This is a super-strat metalhead style axe with a kinda hockeystick headstock... the headstock says "PRS" .





My favorite so far:

"The beauty's flre- Order the guitar"
http://cgi.ebay.com/The-beautys-flre-Order-the-guitar_W0QQitemZ7422570240QQihZ016QQcategoryZ621QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Flre?

Order the guitar? Guitar -SIT!
Good boy.

Guitar - SUCK!
Gooood boy!


This is a JEM copy, with in-body carrying handle, HSH layout and Floyd-style whammy....

in BRIGHT YELLOW and covered with white stars.


pretty sexy, that.

[stratcat51]

I guess some other eBay dumbasses are buying this crap or they wouldn't still be selling. I'm sure they're getting what they pay for.........

[rezamozaffarinia]

Haha :lol:

My favorite item of this Super smart seller (same guy who is selling the fugly guitars):

it's a COPPER lunch box , ppl figured copper & food dont go together about 1000 years ago , this idiot is selling a copper food container on E-bay for 100$ :dunce:

Happy bidding , happy copper poisoning :dunce:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Wonderful-and-rare-archaian-Chinese-copper-lunch-box_W0QQitemZ7423374455QQihZ016QQcategoryZ121490QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem




(http://cgi.ebay.com/The-sound-quality-beautiful-electricity-guitar_W0QQitemZ7423356010QQihZ016QQcategoryZ33040QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

[WireNWood]

New eBay dumbass, and this one is NOT a Chinese guy.


sigler_music now sets up their pages so that whever you view anyof their auction items, the page plays a midi file, like a radio ad for them.


*background music*

"Hello, Chris Moore here for Sigler Music centers, welcome to our Bay store. You need some pickups? We got 'em!..."


blah, blah, blahblahblahblahblahBLAHBLAH, FREAKIN' BLAH!

That is an assault. It is annoying as hell. When I first discovered this it was because sigler had something listed that I want - something slightly hard-to-find.

I don't care now. I don't care if he is the only sumbitch on the planet with thtes things, and he'll sell me one below wholesale. His commercial is an affront and an insult. I sent him a message telling him so.

[WireNWood]

It also gives their contact phone number. I wonder if eBay would consider this an attempt to do business outside of the site, and thus a violation of policy?

[stratcat51]

It also gives their contact phone number. I wonder if eBay would consider this an attempt to do business outside of the site, and thus a violation of policy?
I wonder about that, too. I can tell you that I've done business with them and I was very happy with the price and the service. In fact, they went out of their way to ship my Jimi Hendrix Pedal in a way that I requested. I wouldn't hesitate to do business with them again.
They aren't the only eBay site with music &/or someone touting how great they are. Yes, it is aggravating, so I turn down the volume. That way, Barb doesn't know I'm on eBay! :lol:

[stratcat51]

Hey, Ray, thanks for the info on Sigler -- I went to their site and I rather like seeing a video and hearing the guitar they are trying to sell. :lol: To each his own, I guess.........

[WireNWood]

Advertising is one of my absolute all-time pet peeves, and silence is sacred. Absolutely sacred.

For any entertainment content that I am willing to spend my time on, I am also willing to spend extra MONEY to be able to enjoy that entertainment without advertising - without some smarmy syrupy-sweet voice trying to con me.

If this audio content were offering actual information about the item for sale that would be one thing - but it isn't. It is the voice of slime and huckstery.

"Hey, YOU need pickups?? Well, you've come to the rrrrrrrright place! Weeeeeee've GOT 'EM and TODAY is the VEERY BEST DAY in history to buy!..."

[stratcat51]

Surely I'm not the only one here that has gotten bogus emails supposedly from Paypal and eBay. You know the ones "Your acount has been suspended (or about to be) click here to update your information". That's the whole idea, to scare someone into giving their passwords, etc. thinking they are communicating with Paypal or eBay but instead it is identity thieves. Well I forward all this stuff to spoof@paypal and spoof@ebay . They have an automated response telling you yes, it is a bogus email and if you did give up personal info contact them and change all your passwords. Ebay calls their program for this sort of thing "Safeharbor". You get an email saying "Thanks for reporting this to Safeharbor" or something close.
So the following definitely belongs in the "DUMBASS" category: :cracking

Today I get an email from "Pearlharbor", telling me my eBay account has been suspended due to fraud and/or misuse or failure to abide by eBay rules and regulations!!! Pearlharbor? I laughed the whole time I was forwarding it! I hope someone live actually read it, that is too funny!

Pretty sad when someone trying to defraud me actually entertains me.........

[stratcat51]

Apparently the dumbasses in China have an accomplice in Australia...........



http://cgi.ebay.com/High-Quality-Electric-Guitar-Brand-New-NR_W0QQitemZ150009664899QQihZ005QQcategoryZ2384QQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[stingx]

Got to just love the "vintage" EMG active pickup installed in it (http://cgi.ebay.com/Gibson-1963-Melody-Maker-NR_W0QQitemZ260114737727QQihZ016QQcategoryZ33040QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

C'mon now. You all know you want this.

[jbylake]

Got to just love the "vintage" EMG active pickup installed in it (http://cgi.ebay.com/Gibson-1963-Melody-Maker-NR_W0QQitemZ260114737727QQihZ016QQcategoryZ33040QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

C'mon now. You all know you want this.
At least he didn't call it a "botique" pickup.

:smoke: j.

[stratcat51]

BUMP!

This guy at least describes the guitar in the ad, but I feel it is still misleading. Don't try to sell a PartsCaster and call it by what the body originally was! No button for the 7-way switching! That is what the Deluxe Players Strat is all about! Pisses me off:


http://cgi.ebay.com/FENDER-DELUXE-PLAYERS-STRATOCASTER-ASH-MIJ-STRAT-NECK_W0QQitemZ220321224112QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item220321224112&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318




This guy is just plain wrong! Again, all it really amounts to is a PartsCaster:

http://cgi.ebay.com/2008-Fender-Deluxe-Players-Stratocaster-PRISTINE_W0QQitemZ110319610939QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item110319610939&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

[Bytor1975]

We need the Ebay Police - Guitar Division.

[stratcat51]

......And what is this? Chrome hardware? Look at the discoloration of the fretboard at the nut/first fret:


http://cgi.ebay.com/Fender-Deluxe-Players-Stratocaster-Electric-Guitar-1999_W0QQitemZ270308902887QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item270308902887&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A570%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

[stratcat51]

Uhhh, yes, I AM looking at Deluxe Players Strats.......only looking!

[Bytor1975]

......And what is this? Chrome hardware? Look at the discoloration of the fretboard at the nut/first fret:


http://cgi.ebay.com/Fender-Deluxe-Players-Stratocaster-Electric-Guitar-1999_W0QQitemZ270308902887QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item270308902887&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A570%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318Now that is a good looking DPS! HA HA HA!

[Andoni]

...... Look at the discoloration of the fretboard at the nut/first fret:







Whats up with that? How? Is that naturally in the wood or just that its been played a lot?

[Justpickin]

you guys should check this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200281454073 out since it is described as having a "unique" shape.......yeah, I've never seen a shape like this one......and oh yeah, has a "Floyd Ross" bridge

[stratcat51]

Sheesh...........