garymd Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 My friend is trying to get this pair (ebay). I'll be checking them out on Monday. Turns out I know the seller. I bought my son's KG4s from him last year. I can't stop anyone from bidding but I kindly ask that you let these go so they don't get bid up too high. They're CBRs with no risers. Absolutely mint looking. I'll know better on Monday. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Not exactly a fair thing to ask of the others out here that might be trying to land a pair!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Good Luck! -Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkot Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 send me $20 and i will hold my bid!!! j/k jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 I promise not to bid, but next time I put something on eBay, I will ask you to bid like hell... ;^) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben. Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Not exactly a fair thing to ask of the others out here that might be trying to land a pair!! Sure it is. I'm certain Gary would help someone else to pay as little as possible for a local buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 If he misses those, there is another pair of '78s HWO (S year code) in New Jersey. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5863009562&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted February 4, 2006 Author Share Posted February 4, 2006 Shut up Dean or I'll tell everyone the truth about your crossovers![] If you want the cornwalls, please stop by and say hello when you come to pick them up.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 omg no one bid on those cornwalls!!!! I live in nj and know where lyndhurst is!!! and I was about to buy new corns at 2500 a pair!!! thanks zapper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted February 4, 2006 Author Share Posted February 4, 2006 omg no one bid on those cornwalls!!!! I live in nj and know where lyndhurst is!!! and I was about to buy new corns at 2500 a pair!!! thanks zapper The gall!!![] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 I won't bid on your's and you won't bid on mine [] that goes for the rest of you [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 I heard that both thes auctions are being conducted by someone's grandma, who can't afford her medications. PRIME MEAT!! (Just kidding, of course! ;^) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Holy smokes, those things are in EXCELLENT condition. And they're only about 1000 miles from my doorstep..... Hmmmmm......Oh no, no, no.... I must resist for brother Gary. Oh be still my heart. [:'(] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 well since the NJ one went stray, the owner reconsidered..... lol Gary be warned lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted February 5, 2006 Author Share Posted February 5, 2006 I spoke to the guy yesterday and he says they're immaculate! He did the refinishing himself and he's a perfectionist. I can't wait to see them. He had a pair of Lascalas (along with the KG4s I bought) when I saw him last year and I have no idea where he found these. Very pretty. They should have the mitered corners too. All they need are risers. If my friend decides the price is too high, I'll let you guys know. I can't hold them for anyone however. I had a dishwasher delivered this morning and more appliances to come. Kitchen remodel doesn't begin until May so space is limited. I'm sort of hoping he doesn't take them because he might decide to buy my Heresys instead and I could use the money (and space!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 if it falls through sell the heresy and then you can have room to store those cornwalls [] for me though lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Gary- My take on your request was that forum members were asked to not bid early, which only serves to drive up the price. If that is what you intended, then I have no problem with that request. It NEVER makes sense to bid on eBay before the final seconds, with or without the aid of a sniping service. Any bid before the closing seconds only drives up the price, which benefits sellers but not potential buyers. The format used by eBay is more like a silent auction, rather than a real-time auction. On the other hand, if you were requesting that forum members curb their interest and not place any bid on an item that they would like to own, then I disagree with the propriety of that request. Everyone has a right to indicate to an eBay seller what an item is worth to him/her, as in a silent auction. It's not fair to the seller or to other potential buyers to request that interested persons sit on their hands and not make good faith offers to the seller. It could be (and has been) argued that bid sniping is unfair, especially to sellers; I disagree. Seller's, who voluntarily select eBay as the vehicle to sell their items, have the right to set reserves, below which the items will not be sold. Every bidder (including your friend) has the right to place bids that indicate what the items are worth to her/him. I have not yet heard a persuasive argument in favor of placing bids prior to the closing seconds of the "auction." If my take on your request is wrong, then I disagree. While its laudable and honorable to help a friend get a good deal, IMHO it must be done in a way that is as fair to all as is humanly possible. You know . . ."Do unto others .. " If you wouldnt want it done to you, then dont do it to someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whamo Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 O.K. who knows how to get ahold of tuned for life? I really want those cornwalls. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRiv Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 It NEVER makes sense to bid on eBay before the final seconds, with or without the aid of a sniping service. Any bid before the closing seconds only drives up the price, which benefits sellers but not potential buyers. The format used by eBay is more like a silent auction, rather than a real-time auction. It could be (and has been) argued that bid sniping is unfair, especially to sellers; I disagree. Seller's, who voluntarily select eBay as the vehicle to sell their items, have the right to set reserves, below which the items will not be sold. Every bidder (including your friend) has the right to place bids that indicate what the items are worth to her/him. I have not yet heard a persuasive argument in favor of placing bids prior to the closing seconds of the "auction." I am not going to say sniping is fair or unfair, but it is the most disappointing aspect of Ebay. Having been sniped, and also the sniper, it is sometimes fun but mostly an irritating way to buy something, have lost items by a few dollors, and won by a few dollars, wait all week to the last seconds and lose because you guessed wrong at somethings value,especially by a dollar! Not that I want to pay too much for something either, but when you really are set to buy and lose by bad luck rather than willing to pay to get it. Oh well, sometimes we can get a good deal on Ebay (usually though the going price or higher) sometimes we lose (even by a dollar!) just the way it is, good place to find anything though. Sometimes wish the heck with the snipping, it would be great to have a real time auction, highest bidder wins (going once, going twice, SOLD!), now that's fair in an auction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 IMHO, no such thing as a fair auction. Even the FAA and 4-H auctions I participated in at HS were rigged to some degree. And no type of auction has more potential to falsely drive the price up than a live auction. There are more scumbags out there willing to steal your $$, than there are wild animal turds in the woods. Just know what your bidding on, and know what your finances will allow. Having said that, now you now how to bid with sniper software. Any bid before the last 5 seconds in an auction is only serves to drive the price up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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