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At The Back => Time Out => Topic started by: Tellboy on August 07, 2006, 07:00:10 PM

Title: Anyone thinking of buying a Chinese guitar on ebay?
Post by: Tellboy on August 07, 2006, 07:00:10 PM: If any of you are thinking of biddng on one of the many (apparently appalling) Chinese copies on ebay here's a sample of the negative feedback you are likely to get if you cross the seller :lol:

... so if you're not looking for a "clap of the malice" I should keep your credit card in your pocket. (I suppose that could be the Chinese equivalent of the Shakespear saying "A pox on you" :? :? )

There are some hilarious descriptions on some of these guitars.
Title: Anyone thinking of buying a Chinese guitar on ebay?
Post by: jt on August 07, 2006, 07:05:11 PM: :D Anyone who is stupid enough to buy a Chinese guitar on Ebay is stupid enough to be ripped off !

:D 8)
Title: Anyone thinking of buying a Chinese guitar on ebay?
Post by: steve on August 07, 2006, 07:08:45 PM: Ahh, the classic "clap of the malice" reply. Gets them every time.
Title: Anyone thinking of buying a Chinese guitar on ebay?
Post by: _tom_ on August 07, 2006, 07:20:55 PM: hahaha clap of the malice what the hell.
Title: Anyone thinking of buying a Chinese guitar on ebay?
Post by: Jonesy on August 07, 2006, 09:31:32 PM: lolol
Title: Anyone thinking of buying a Chinese guitar on ebay?
Post by: dave_mc on August 07, 2006, 09:42:32 PM: :lol:

is that the same guy who's selling those "electricity" guitars of "much nice handicraft of many traditional years"?

:lol:
Title: Anyone thinking of buying a Chinese guitar on ebay?
Post by: plastercaster on August 07, 2006, 10:52:36 PM: stop taking the mickey out of them. that "extramundane" gibson made in china is so obviously real, and only £5! bargain! And it will bring "good fortune and happiness and luck and wealth." but my favourite... SPLENDIFEROUS (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/splendiferous-schwarze-E-Gitarren-electric-guitar_W0QQitemZ280013338620QQihZ018QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem). but maybe I should get this one for its Larruping (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Original-elegant-larruping-guitar_W0QQitemZ280013342734QQihZ018QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) tone? but The seller assures me "purchasing the musical instrument of the slap-up, best quality." And all you lot should get some too because "It will bring you and your family happy and bless~!". hey maybe we should get some £5 pigs of war of the rare knuckle prick ups from the peoples republic of china. £180 postage.
Title: Anyone thinking of buying a Chinese guitar on ebay?
Post by: 38thBeatle on August 07, 2006, 10:56:05 PM: I have spend many a happy second reading the descriptions- I would love to meet anyone who bought one and buy him/her a drink. Some of the pictures are amusing too.
Title: Anyone thinking of buying a Chinese guitar on ebay?
Post by: CaffeineJunkie on August 08, 2006, 01:12:57 AM: there was one guy who bought a 'genuine goldtop' from one of those dodgy chinese sellers, just to see how bad it was

i think he sold it for about 30 quid after a bit

he did say in the description how shite it was, and that if anybody was going to smash it up, he demanded to be present :p
Title: Anyone thinking of buying a Chinese guitar on ebay?
Post by: blue on August 08, 2006, 01:54:07 AM: how many of you can use "clap of the malice" in everyday conversation?

there will be an award for most inventive, and inappropriate, use of the phrase, but you must provide independantly verified video evidence!
Title: Anyone thinking of buying a Chinese guitar on ebay?
Post by: 38thBeatle on August 08, 2006, 07:38:25 AM: Well I am going to try to use "clap of the malice" in a conversation today-it could catch on.
Title: Anyone thinking of buying a Chinese guitar on ebay?
Post by: dave_mc on August 08, 2006, 11:34:59 AM: Quote from: plastercaster
stop taking the mickey out of them. that "extramundane" gibson made in china is so obviously real, and only £5! bargain! And it will bring "good fortune and happiness and luck and wealth." but my favourite... SPLENDIFEROUS (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/splendiferous-schwarze-E-Gitarren-electric-guitar_W0QQitemZ280013338620QQihZ018QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem). but maybe I should get this one for its Larruping (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Original-elegant-larruping-guitar_W0QQitemZ280013342734QQihZ018QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) tone? but The seller assures me "purchasing the musical instrument of the slap-up, best quality." And all you lot should get some too because "It will bring you and your family happy and bless~!". hey maybe we should get some £5 pigs of war of the rare knuckle prick ups from the peoples republic of china. £180 postage.

:lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Anyone thinking of buying a Chinese guitar on ebay?
Post by: Bainzy on August 08, 2006, 10:39:02 PM: Quote from: blue
how many of you can use "clap of the malice" in everyday conversation?

there will be an award for most inventive, and inappropriate, use of the phrase, but you must provide independantly verified video evidence!

"Like this one time, in a strip joint, I went too far and received quite a nasty clap of the malice."
Title: Anyone thinking of buying a Chinese guitar on ebay?
Post by: downfader on August 09, 2006, 09:56:43 PM: See I never buy my guitars from online, I always prefer to have a feel first. :lol:

Maybe someone should email him and ask "Look, I cant afford postage, but I can afford the flight to china, you wouldnt mind if I drop by and pay in cash? Sterling alright?" :lol:

And to think people complain about Korean licensed guitars. :lol:
Title: Anyone thinking of buying a Chinese guitar on ebay?
Post by: big steve on August 10, 2006, 11:27:03 PM: Quote from: Bainzy

"Like this one time, in a strip joint, I went too far and received quite a nasty clap of the malice."

LOL! made be spray peppermint tea (yeah i'm so hXc) all over the keyboard!