Minty early SF Champ $285

Sidney Vicious · December 21st, 2009, 09:01 PM

on the bay - 285 to your door - no connection to auction - but someone out there is wanting one - I already got mine!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Fender-Champ-Tub...item45f0055de3

SamBooka · December 21st, 2009, 09:38 PM

its still there..
50-70$ to russia? To canada should be the same price. Not a bad amp for the money.
I just dont need another.

telideli · December 21st, 2009, 09:48 PM

"It seems to be all or mostly original, however I'm not an expert..."

Red Flag?

CrowePhil · December 21st, 2009, 10:05 PM

I think the free shipping is a red flag too. Seller does have a 100% positive rating though, with over 500 transactions. Interesting indeed...

telideli · December 21st, 2009, 10:14 PM

Why isn't anyone asking if the speaker is original?

toadman · December 21st, 2009, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by telideli

"It seems to be all or mostly original, however I'm not an expert..."

Red Flag?

hhmmm... i'm thinking if he WAS an expert he'd have a higher BIN price! i'd prolly gamble if i didn't already have one!

RubyRae · December 21st, 2009, 10:27 PM

I would consider buying that if I wasn't knee deep saving for another right now. My fear is buying any amp off ebay, except for a few certain ones I know are fairly a safe bet...it just seems like such a risk at times. Has anybody has good or bad experience with ebay vintage buys?

I am always looking, too much actually, and have been very close a few times. A feweeks back there was an Allen sweet spot for 900, and was gone before I was able to commit. Broke my heart, and then today another PR clone from David Hayes 'Lil Jenny' sold for 950.

I would love to hear some stories if anybody has bought vintage Fender amps off ebay. Thanks for the link too!

SamBooka · December 21st, 2009, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by telideli

Why isn't anyone asking if the speaker is original?

Cuz I would replace it anyway? :D

prawnik · December 22nd, 2009, 06:00 AM

Even if it does get shipped to Russia, the user will either have to:
A. Put a different power transformer in it (Russian voltage is 220);
B. Use a converter; or
C. Use the amp as furniture or a conversation piece.

popthree · December 22nd, 2009, 10:56 AM

free shipping is a red flag ? really ? i always think its a nice bonus. i don't see what the concern is with the auction. the guy has perfect feedback, and he's responding to questions. my only gripe is the pics aren't great.. he's just using the 2 freebies that come with a standard listing. i bet if a potential bidder is really interested, this guy would email some higher res shots. looks like a decent price for a nice little champ to me. if i was shopping, this would certainly be on my watch list.

Singin' Dave · December 22nd, 2009, 12:53 PM

Bought my '69 Vibrochamp of eBay a few years back for $280 shipped and have never looked back. Wonderful amp. Guy has good feedback. Looks like a good one to me.

Sidney Vicious · December 22nd, 2009, 02:31 PM

It's gone -

I owned it's twin - a Champ-Amp with screwed in baffle - an excellent cabinet - and for some reason that issue face plate tends to avoid the faceplate oxidation that is common - so they age very well -and that blue thread grill is cool.

popthree · December 22nd, 2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singin' Dave

Bought my '69 Vibrochamp of eBay a few years back for $280 shipped and have never looked back. Wonderful amp. Guy has good feedback. Looks like a good one to me.

nice price for a vibro.

i bought my champ about 8 years ago on ebay.. they were going for less $ back then...

CrowePhil · December 22nd, 2009, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by popthree

free shipping is a red flag ? really ? i always think its a nice bonus. i don't see what the concern is with the auction. the guy has perfect feedback, and he's responding to questions. my only gripe is the pics aren't great.. he's just using the 2 freebies that come with a standard listing. i bet if a potential bidder is really interested, this guy would email some higher res shots. looks like a decent price for a nice little champ to me. if i was shopping, this would certainly be on my watch list.

I guess I'm just jaded from being burnt on ebay in the past. Free shipping is a nice bonus, but I find that not many sellers do ship free, so I'm always curious about those that do. This is true particularly of heavier items such as amps (though I understand a champ is not a twin).

I'm sure this is good seller. Like i said, 100% feedback on 500+ transactions is a good sign.

popthree · December 22nd, 2009, 03:48 PM

my experience ha been... you can tell a lot what to expect from a seller by starting a dialogue with them before ever deciding to place a bid. i won't buy a big ticket item on ebay without poking a few questions at the seller just to see who i'm dealing with.

Singin' Dave · December 22nd, 2009, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by popthree

my experience ha been... you can tell a lot what to expect from a seller by starting a dialogue with them before ever deciding to place a bid. i won't buy a big ticket item on ebay without poking a few questions at the seller just to see who i'm dealing with.

Good advice here

December 21st, 2009, 09:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sidney Vicious Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Posts: 2,037 24 Photos	Minty early SF Champ $285 on the bay - 285 to your door - no connection to auction - but someone out there is wanting one - I already got mine! http://cgi.ebay.com/Fender-Champ-Tub...item45f0055de3

December 21st, 2009, 09:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
SamBooka Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montreal Age: 39 Posts: 816	its still there.. 50-70$ to russia? To canada should be the same price. Not a bad amp for the money. I just dont need another. __________________ I used to be DH82c but I changed so the 'copters wont spot me

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RubyRae Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cincinnati Age: 34 Posts: 386 1 Photos	Champ I would consider buying that if I wasn't knee deep saving for another right now. My fear is buying any amp off ebay, except for a few certain ones I know are fairly a safe bet...it just seems like such a risk at times. Has anybody has good or bad experience with ebay vintage buys? I am always looking, too much actually, and have been very close a few times. A feweeks back there was an Allen sweet spot for 900, and was gone before I was able to commit. Broke my heart, and then today another PR clone from David Hayes 'Lil Jenny' sold for 950. I would love to hear some stories if anybody has bought vintage Fender amps off ebay. Thanks for the link too!

December 22nd, 2009, 10:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
popthree Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Age: 45 Posts: 4,070 51 Photos	free shipping is a red flag ? really ? i always think its a nice bonus. i don't see what the concern is with the auction. the guy has perfect feedback, and he's responding to questions. my only gripe is the pics aren't great.. he's just using the 2 freebies that come with a standard listing. i bet if a potential bidder is really interested, this guy would email some higher res shots. looks like a decent price for a nice little champ to me. if i was shopping, this would certainly be on my watch list. __________________ http://www.reverbnation.com/thebonanzalunchbox

December 22nd, 2009, 03:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
popthree Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Age: 45 Posts: 4,070 51 Photos	my experience ha been... you can tell a lot what to expect from a seller by starting a dialogue with them before ever deciding to place a bid. i won't buy a big ticket item on ebay without poking a few questions at the seller just to see who i'm dealing with. __________________ http://www.reverbnation.com/thebonanzalunchbox

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December 21st, 2009, 09:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
telideli Banned Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manhattan, Kansas USA Age: 48 Posts: 938 8 Photos	"It seems to be all or mostly original, however I'm not an expert..." *Red Flag?*

December 21st, 2009, 10:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
CrowePhil TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mid-MO Age: 28 Posts: 98	I think the free shipping is a red flag too. Seller does have a 100% positive rating though, with over 500 transactions. Interesting indeed...

December 21st, 2009, 10:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
telideli Banned Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manhattan, Kansas USA Age: 48 Posts: 938 8 Photos	Why isn't anyone asking if the speaker is original?

December 22nd, 2009, 06:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
prawnik Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kiev, Ukraine Posts: 536	Even if it does get shipped to Russia, the user will either have to: A. Put a different power transformer in it (Russian voltage is 220); B. Use a converter; or C. Use the amp as furniture or a conversation piece.

December 22nd, 2009, 12:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
Singin' Dave Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago Age: 42 Posts: 1,639	Bought my '69 Vibrochamp of eBay a few years back for $280 shipped and have never looked back. Wonderful amp. Guy has good feedback. Looks like a good one to me.

December 22nd, 2009, 02:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
Sidney Vicious Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Posts: 2,037 24 Photos	It's gone - I owned it's twin - a Champ-Amp with screwed in baffle - an excellent cabinet - and for some reason that issue face plate tends to avoid the faceplate oxidation that is common - so they age very well -and that blue thread grill is cool.

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