Author Topic: Does this look dodgy to anyone? (Read 3521 times)

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

Simon D · « **Reply #1 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

sambo · « **Reply #2 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.

Simon D · « **Reply #3 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.

I agree though, the main worry would have to be buying it and finding the damn thing doesn't work.

mikeluke · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:54:38 PM »

Got to be worth a £5!!

Simon D · « **Reply #5 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:55:55 PM »

Quote from: mikeluke

Got to be worth a £5!!

Ooh, only if it works

mikeluke · « **Reply #6 on:** March 13, 2008, 09:06:55 PM »

I was thinking about the 4x12 cab that it is standing on!!!!

Simon D · « **Reply #7 on:** March 13, 2008, 09:07:51 PM »

Hahaha, yeah, that's a damn good point!

mikeluke · « **Reply #8 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...

Simon D · « **Reply #9 on:** March 13, 2008, 09:11:34 PM »

I'm from Swansea - still there, for my sins

Which valley's home for you?

mikeluke · « **Reply #10 on:** March 13, 2008, 09:12:41 PM »

Ogmore valley - north of Bridgend - but I left a long time ago....

Simon D · « **Reply #11 on:** March 13, 2008, 09:22:41 PM »

I tried leaving Swansea, got as far as Cardiff...not that successful!

mikeluke · « **Reply #12 on:** March 13, 2008, 09:23:43 PM »

Ah - they talk funny there, anway

Philly Q · « **Reply #13 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. :)

sambo · « **Reply #14 on:** March 13, 2008, 09:51:27 PM »

We seem to have an epidemic of Welshness!!! :o