Mellotronists

Big ticket items on Ebay are a gamble. Yes, the seller's feedback is a
good indication. Also a guarantee against a DOA product is always good.
 
I paid $2000 for my Tron from a private seller in Texas (whom I did not
know). I had the shipping company give the check to the seller when they
came to pick up the tron. I could not be there because I was out of the
country. I was very lucky then. 
 
I would never buy a B3 or other high priced item without personally
going there to pick it up.
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jonesalley
Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2005 3:05 PM
To: Mellotronists
Subject: Fw: Fw: [Mellotronists] 'Trons on eBay (in general)
 
In my limited experience, it seems to be just a matter of using a little
sense.  I've made about fifty eBay purchases, amounts up to around $500
at the most, and every one was smooth and the items were as described.
The actual written feedback gives a pretty good insight into anyone who
has a lot of transactions behind them.  In Mellotron-land with prices
well over $500, I'd be more nervous, that's getting into a range where
it's tempting for some folks to overlook basic ethics.
 
 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: NormLeete@... 
To: Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2005 2:34 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: [Mellotronists] 'Trons on eBay (in general)
 
In a message dated 25/06/2005 09:59:11 GMT Daylight Time,
jonesalley@... writes:
Curiously enough, the late '70s-era monster Korg polyphonics, the
PS-3100 
and PS-3200 are also prone to spoofing.
.. and ARP2600's, or anything that is hard to get hold of but sought
after...
 
Norm
 
PS: I've also had a fair number of instruments come to me for repair
from owners who thought they had got a bargain - but didn't. But to be
fair some sellers are genuine.
 
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