I had spotted a snare I wanted to buy last week, (On Criags list out of state) 60's sling WMP solid maple shell, guy wanted $400, I said I would buy it, but when he said the badge was coming up at one end I ask for a pic or two, I gave him me e mail address, the next day, I saw the pics did not come in since they were too large, so I called him and left a message asking to resize them and send to another email address. I waited a day, nothing, I called and left several messages, he never picked up the phone, yesterday, he sends me a message and says he sold it to someone else> >>I'm done buyuing gear now till the Chicago Drum show, at least, I will be able to talk people face to face, touch and hold the drums, play them before I buy... I was really ****ed.
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70's Pearl Fiberglass Ivory
Those are famous last words kind of like I'm never drinking again...
Late 30s Slingerland Radio King- 7x14
SJC Custom Snare Pink Sparkle- 8x14
62 Slingerland COB Radio King- 5x14
We all say that we're not buying any more stuff.
The lack of personal, face-to-face communication opens the door for douchieness.
I have decided I will NEVER even give an ad a second look if there isn't a phone number on the ad. I just figure I will be in for bitter disappointment like I have been in the past.
The exception is on here, as we all see each other on this forum (unless we want to hide in shame). It's not that I wouldn't welcome a phone conversation, but I don't feel one is necessary.
Dead dogs like rusty fire hydrants!!!
lol my i'm done buying gear me too maybe tommorow i will stop. it seem's to me the guy was trying to pull a fast one and he knew he was going to get caught with his bs and now the drum get's sold. i ran into that one a few times.
1979 12 pc ludwig power factory
Yea, I'll quit buy gear too...when someone pries the Debit Card out of my cold dead hand!...that goes for drinking too!LoLoLoLo
1968, 1974 & 1984 Rogers Dyna•Sonic COB
1971, 1976 Slingerland GK Sound King
1973 Slingerland Festival
1920's-40's Slingerland (US Military) Field Snares (6)
19?- Ludwig Field Snare (US Marines)
1960's Premier Gold Glitter Student Snare kit
1960's-? MIJ Snares (way-way too many)
Buying stuff on CL can be a pain. You have to kiss a lot of frogs sometimes. I hate it when someone posts a price and when you get there the price has gone up because "someone" called and bid this or that...
One of the "on-going" problems with Craigslists deals is that Craigslists attempts to "scare" people into ONLY dealing locally. And they succeed in doing that with a LOT of people.
That might be PART of the reason this guy backed out on a "out-of-state" deal. He got a "local" offer that was less of a hassle and obviously more of a sure thing (from his point of view).
IMO, Craigslist is WRONG for "scaring" people like they do. There are several "secure" ways of doing business "long distance," even for "part-time" sellers, and Craigslist ought to recognize that. Of course, it's not anything like eBay as Craigslist doesn't get a "cut" out of the sales.
They warn about the dangers/possibilities of getting "scammed" with non-local deals but don't seem to concerned about what kind of "crazy" might show up at your door if you've listed something with them and have someone coming to take a look. I'm more concerned about that than I am getting scammed....
Just my two abe's...
Bill
Cherryvale, Ks
"Redrums - Ks" on FB and Reverb
(also "billnvick" on eBay)
One of the "on-going" problems with Craigslists deals is that Craigslists attempts to "scare" people into ONLY dealing locally. And they succeed in doing that with a LOT of people.That might be PART of the reason this guy backed out on a "out-of-state" deal. He got a "local" offer that was less of a hassle and obviously more of a sure thing (from his point of view).IMO, Craigslist is WRONG for "scaring" people like they do. There are several "secure" ways of doing business "long distance," even for "part-time" sellers, and Craigslist ought to recognize that. Of course, it's not anything like eBay as Craigslist doesn't get a "cut" out of the sales.They warn about the dangers/possibilities of getting "scammed" with non-local deals but don't seem to concerned about what kind of "crazy" might show up at your door if you've listed something with them and have someone coming to take a look. I'm more concerned about that than I am getting scammed....Just my two abe's...Bill
I slightly disagree, Bill. The second ammendment is the great equalizer for any CL "crazies". I always meet them at a gas station and I always pack heat to the meeting. It could be July and I am wearing a light jacket to those deals....... You still get to see the stuff, pay for it without risking some computer hack emptying your account, and take the stuff home with you. I would take that deal 10 times out of 10 rather than shipping some random person the money and hoping for the best.
have a wonderful evening
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im done till the next deal, its tough to buy blind and trusting on cl, at least feebay u see what ur getting
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp
once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
I had a couple guys email me the other night after my ePay auctions ended and one wanted to buy my Luddy second stage throw-off piece. Another guy emails me about it and says that if I just accept his 10 dollars plus the 2 dollars shipping in a regular envelpoe, that will be fine right? I was like, "Who is this guy?" He emailed me back and said I guess you accepted my offer but I need to know right away. I just emailed him back and told him I had sold it. It wasn't a lie. I sold it to a guy in Italy. The guy came across as such a douche that I sold it to the guy in Italy. People really don't understand. I am new to all this stuff so I guess I have a lot to learn but people really need to respect one another.
Yamaha Cherry Wood Recording Custom 1987/2005 8/10/12/13/14/16/22
Ludwig Black Diamond Pearl 1966 5x14 S.S./13/16/22
Gretsch wood finish 1959 5x14/13/16/22
Slingerland Radio King Capri Pearl 5x14 Radio King
Gretsch Silver Sparkle Catalina Club Bop 2008 18/14/12/10/5x14
Gretsch Silver Sparkle/Black Stripe Catalina Club Mod kit 22/10/12/16
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