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DasBeef
Gold Member
United Kingdom
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
 Posted - 09/08/2008 : 03:00:12
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| wait till the thing is in your hands before i would say more. remember you get what you pay for |
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starr36
Platinum Member
Canada
1172 Posts |
Posted - 09/08/2008 : 03:50:38
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I bought a CE-3 listed "Like new, barely used, in box. Made in Japan." with a stock picture. I receive it, and its scratched up, but certainly not "barely used". Seller emailed back saying "barely used by ME". Pfft.
SO, while I have scored really good by a seller too lazy to take his own picture; I have also been roasted by a seller too lazy to take his own picture too. |
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ronster
Gold Member
Australia
645 Posts |
Posted - 09/08/2008 : 04:14:05
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I never like bidding on things unless there is a picture of the actual item. Mind you some people can't take photos or deliberately take small sized photos so you can't see much.
I guess if in doubt, don't bid but like star36 said you either get a great deal or a real dog of a deal.
Hopefully you get a great deal!  |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 09/08/2008 : 06:18:46
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Originally posted by starr36
Seller emailed back saying "barely used by ME". Pfft.
That's just slippery... "shonky" is the Australian term. ("unreliable, or a very suspect deal") |
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starr36
Platinum Member
Canada
1172 Posts |
Posted - 09/08/2008 : 16:40:12
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| The problem with eBay, is you run into a string of good sellers who are honest and you get a little hasty, putting bids on things without asking questions. I never forget that prick who said "barely used by ME", so I always ask questions, you just never know when you are going to get burnt, and even asking simple questions ... you can learn a lot about the seller, as their attutude and character can actually come across. A general corollary: Crooks are ALWAYS LAZY and if it sounds to good to be true, it is NOT. .... sloppy listings = sloppy seller; 'mint condition' and no pictures to prove it = buyer beware. |
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DasBeef
Gold Member
United Kingdom
704 Posts |
Posted - 09/08/2008 : 20:09:08
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Yeah, but at �30 all in, it's worth a chance!
I shall give you an update when it arrives!
"Hardly used by me" !!?? That's pretty pathetic. I hope you went round their houses and slapped them! |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 09/08/2008 : 20:44:22
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| i think you will find it is an interesting pedal... Mine was a bit of a surprise when i got it (a good one!). |
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starr36
Platinum Member
Canada
1172 Posts |
Posted - 09/08/2008 : 23:15:53
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Originally posted by DasBeef
Yeah, but at �30 all in, it's worth a chance!
I shall give you an update when it arrives!
"Hardly used by me" !!?? That's pretty pathetic. I hope you went round their houses and slapped them!
1. �30 all in - yep, worth the chance!
2. I wish I could have slapped them! Since I bought it blind, i was dreaming of a MINTY CE-3 with box and manual and well, it was Used and no manual. It worked perfect but not the condition i wanted so I resold it. I was ablt to get out and under about $15.00 to the good. It will take me a long time to make my million at this. |
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DasBeef
Gold Member
United Kingdom
704 Posts |
Posted - 09/10/2008 : 09:04:01
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Well, it came. I've just finished night shift so I haven't had a chance to try it, and probably wont till tomorrow. Don't forsee any problems. This thing is virtually brand new. Have a pic....
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 09/10/2008 : 16:30:07
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Hi DasBeef
Congrats on the PW-2, looks pretty clean.
Regards Dr. Bob |
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Ollie
Gold Member
United Kingdom
729 Posts |
Posted - 09/10/2008 : 19:39:34
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| I saw a pw-2 at a carbootsale �25. But it was scratched and no box, didnt know what it would sound like so I didnt bother. |
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starr36
Platinum Member
Canada
1172 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2008 : 00:53:39
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Yep a good one!  |
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FunkenGrooven
Silver Member
USA
360 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2008 : 15:55:21
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| Sweet looks real nice. Whats 30 pounds in US dollars? |
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
3409 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2008 : 16:30:08
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About $55-60.
Good deal DasBeef! I got my NOS for about $69USD.
The PW-2 sounds totally different & sits well between say an MT-2 & OD-3 with its dark, grungy tones. |
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DasBeef
Gold Member
United Kingdom
704 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2008 : 20:32:28
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All tested! All OK, as expected!
I'm a fan of this wee trick box. Certainly good for a grungey sound. Can squeeze some good blues-ey stuff out of it as well!
Would reccomend it to anyone as a distortion! Very versatile!
I'm very, very pleased! |
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Think I did alright for this PW-2....
