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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Ian Price on March 13, 2008, 07:50:17 PM

Title: Does this look dodgy to anyone?
Post by: Ian Price on March 13, 2008, 07:50:17 PM
It's part of a house clearance sale but the wording on the listing sounds a bit dodgy. What does everyone reckon?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MARSHALL-GUITAR-AMPLIFIER_W0QQitemZ220212501589QQihZ012QQcategoryZ10171QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Title: Does this look dodgy to anyone?
Post by: Simon D on March 13, 2008, 07:56:05 PM
My best guess would be the listing was written by someone whose first language (and possibly even second language) is not English. However, it's not so much the way it's written, but what it says that I'd be concerned about. I don't like: 'We can't arrange for collection' - it's an amp, and will cost a fair bit to post; I like 'We may not answer your email' even less. It's cheap, but best left alone I'd say.

Plus it's a Valvestate  PDT_047  :wink:
Title: Does this look dodgy to anyone?
Post by: sambo on March 13, 2008, 08:15:47 PM
I would disagree with Simon on this.

The wording is just not in full sentences- quite common on ebay listings. And not everyone does offer collections- not surprising seeing as it seems to be an exclusively online store.

Not answering e-mails is a bit annoying and not great practice though I would agree.

It says not tried or tested which is the main thing that would worry me to be honest. I don't think you'd have any issues with the actual seller.
Title: Does this look dodgy to anyone?
Post by: Simon D on March 13, 2008, 08:22:25 PM
^All fair points well made. I simply called it like I saw it - I'm one of those people who is overly suspicious by nature I guess. People not writing in full sentences always pushes the wrong buttons for me  - I'm a writer/sub editor, so I can't get away from that, it's in the blood.  :wink:

I agree though, the main worry would have to be buying it and finding the damn thing doesn't work.
Title: Does this look dodgy to anyone?
Post by: mikeluke on March 13, 2008, 08:54:38 PM
Got to be worth a £5!!
Title: Does this look dodgy to anyone?
Post by: Simon D on March 13, 2008, 08:55:55 PM
Quote from: mikeluke
Got to be worth a £5!!


Ooh, only if it works  :wink:
Title: Does this look dodgy to anyone?
Post by: mikeluke on March 13, 2008, 09:06:55 PM
I was thinking about the 4x12 cab that it is standing on!!!!
Title: Does this look dodgy to anyone?
Post by: Simon D on March 13, 2008, 09:07:51 PM
Hahaha, yeah, that's a damn good point!
Title: Does this look dodgy to anyone?
Post by: mikeluke on March 13, 2008, 09:10:20 PM
Simon - I see that you are a member of the Taffia - whereabouts are you?

Valley Boy myself...
Title: Does this look dodgy to anyone?
Post by: Simon D on March 13, 2008, 09:11:34 PM
I'm from Swansea - still there, for my sins  :wink:

Which valley's home for you?
Title: Does this look dodgy to anyone?
Post by: mikeluke on March 13, 2008, 09:12:41 PM
Ogmore valley - north of Bridgend - but I left a long time ago....
Title: Does this look dodgy to anyone?
Post by: Simon D on March 13, 2008, 09:22:41 PM
I tried leaving Swansea, got as far as Cardiff...not that successful!
Title: Does this look dodgy to anyone?
Post by: mikeluke on March 13, 2008, 09:23:43 PM
Ah - they talk funny there, anway
Title: Does this look dodgy to anyone?
Post by: Philly Q on March 13, 2008, 09:45:19 PM
Quote from: Simon D
I tried leaving Swansea, got as far as Cardiff...not that successful!

I got as far as London - would love to go back, in many ways.  Swansea town centre seems to have changed a lot, but Mumbles is exactly the same as it was 40 years ago, it's like a time capsule.  :)
Title: Does this look dodgy to anyone?
Post by: sambo on March 13, 2008, 09:51:27 PM
We seem to have an epidemic of Welshness!!!  :o  :wink:
Title: Does this look dodgy to anyone?
Post by: Philly Q on March 13, 2008, 09:53:02 PM
Watch out Sam, it's catching!
Title: Does this look dodgy to anyone?
Post by: sambo on March 13, 2008, 09:56:39 PM
Oh God... I think I just heard a noise outside....

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*baaaaah*



(That was rubbish :oops: :lol:)
Title: Does this look dodgy to anyone?
Post by: Philly Q on March 13, 2008, 10:08:55 PM
Quote from: sambo
Oh God... I think I just heard a noise outside....

*baaaaah*

(That was rubbish :oops: :lol:)

That's not Welsh, that's the Kiwis.  :P
Title: Does this look dodgy to anyone?
Post by: mikeluke on March 14, 2008, 08:13:17 AM
Anyone mention the rugby yet?

 :P
Title: Does this look dodgy to anyone?
Post by: Philly Q on March 14, 2008, 08:23:11 AM
Quote from: mikeluke
Anyone mention the rugby yet?

 :P

Let's not count any chickens.  Or sheep, for that matter.