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Title: Tempted to buy these Gibson Triumph parts
Post by: gearHed289 on January 28, 2019, 09:17:12 AM: What do you guys think?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/315043552674003/?ref=messenger_share (https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/315043552674003/?ref=messenger_share)
Title: Re: Tempted to buy these Gibson Triumph parts
Post by: Pilgrim on January 28, 2019, 12:39:59 PM: Hard to tell much aside from the body and what appears to be a neck and fretboard. Pickups aren't described. If the pickups are original the parts are definitely worth more than $200.
Title: Re: Tempted to buy these Gibson Triumph parts
Post by: Basvarken on January 28, 2019, 02:03:26 PM: I'd love to resurrect that Les Paul Bass! Looks doable.
Title: Re: Tempted to buy these Gibson Triumph parts
Post by: amptech on January 29, 2019, 12:58:16 AM: Now I'm tempted too!
Title: Re: Tempted to buy these Gibson Triumph parts
Post by: Grog on January 29, 2019, 07:26:02 AM: If the pickups are included it would be worth it just for that...………...
Title: Re: Tempted to buy these Gibson Triumph parts
Post by: gearHed289 on January 29, 2019, 08:01:38 AM: Thanks, I asked the guy about shipping. He's looking into it. He's in Illinois, but over 4 hours away from me.
Title: Re: Tempted to buy these Gibson Triumph parts
Post by: Basvarken on January 29, 2019, 09:32:51 AM: Let me know Tom. Cos I'm ready to step up to the plate ;-)
Title: Re: Tempted to buy these Gibson Triumph parts
Post by: amptech on January 29, 2019, 11:53:49 AM: I'll leave it alone if you guys are onto it.
Title: Re: Tempted to buy these Gibson Triumph parts
Post by: gearHed289 on January 30, 2019, 10:19:48 AM: Still waiting for a reply...
Title: Re: Tempted to buy these Gibson Triumph parts
Post by: gearHed289 on January 31, 2019, 07:47:53 AM: So in response to my question about shipping, the guy came back with "how about we meet half way?". I told him that's still 4 hours round trip and that I was going to pass. Anyone else wants it, go for it!
Title: Re: Tempted to buy these Gibson Triumph parts
Post by: Basvarken on January 31, 2019, 07:52:38 AM: Wonder if he'll ship to The Netherlands. Or should I meet him halfway too? ;-)
Title: Re: Tempted to buy these Gibson Triumph parts
Post by: Rob on January 31, 2019, 10:32:54 AM: Quote from: Basvarken on January 31, 2019, 07:52:38 AM
Wonder if he'll ship The Netherlands. Or should I meet him halfway too? ;-)
Well ya' got that Viking think goin' for ya'!
Title: Re: Tempted to buy these Gibson Triumph parts
Post by: gearHed289 on February 01, 2019, 08:17:27 AM: NOW he's come back with "Don't count yourself out yet. I'll look into shipping costs"...
Title: Re: Tempted to buy these Gibson Triumph parts
Post by: Basvarken on February 01, 2019, 08:29:44 AM: Strange. I've asked him too, but no answer. He just names the price of $200, but just ignores the question about shipping costs. What is with this guy?
Title: Re: Tempted to buy these Gibson Triumph parts
Post by: Dave W on February 01, 2019, 03:37:32 PM: Sounds to me like he really doesn't want to ship. Most sellers on FB Marketplace are looking to sell locally.
Title: Re: Tempted to buy these Gibson Triumph parts
Post by: Rob on February 01, 2019, 05:52:16 PM: Quote from: Dave W on February 01, 2019, 03:37:32 PM
Sounds to me like he really doesn't want to ship. Most sellers on FB Marketplace are looking to sell locally.

OR he is a jerk!
Title: Re: Tempted to buy these Gibson Triumph parts
Post by: Dave W on February 02, 2019, 08:55:42 AM: Quote from: Rob on February 01, 2019, 05:52:16 PM
OR he is a jerk!

He could be both. :) Regardless, the people I know who use FB marketplace are using it because they don't want to fool with eBay, they'd rather sell locally. Just like most Craigslist sellers.
Title: Re: Tempted to buy these Gibson Triumph parts
Post by: godofthunder on February 27, 2019, 04:17:32 PM: Definitely worth the $200! Hope that you get it!
Title: Re: Tempted to buy these Gibson Triumph parts
Post by: Basvarken on February 28, 2019, 01:16:13 PM: Haven't heard back from him. Told him several times I was willing to pay shipping costs.
He should be more upfront about this. Just let people know you don't want to ship. Pickup only.
Not let people dangling and hoping for a good deal.
Title: Re: Tempted to buy these Gibson Triumph parts
Post by: Dave W on February 28, 2019, 10:30:15 PM: I think his silence is your answer. Not the answer you want, unfortunately.
Title: Re: Tempted to buy these Gibson Triumph parts
Post by: Basvarken on March 01, 2019, 12:52:56 AM: He did answer me several times. But never how much shipping would be.
The last time he replied he told me the shipping costs to The Netherlands would be more than he would want to cover. He didn't seem to understand that I would be happy to pay for the shipping costs. I told him repeatedly.
Weird.
I gave up.
Title: Re: Tempted to buy these Gibson Triumph parts
Post by: gearHed289 on March 01, 2019, 08:18:02 AM: I never heard back from him either after the "don't count yourself out yet" comment.
Title: Re: Tempted to buy these Gibson Triumph parts
Post by: Dave W on March 01, 2019, 08:55:39 AM: I've had that happen before, even with local sales. You ask a question, the seller answers and then apparently doesn't care if it sells or not. Makes you wonder why some people even bother to list an item.