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blue metalflake · January 24th, 2007, 05:11 PM

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FENDER-ESQUIRE...em260079338098

Am I being too suspicious or is this a load of rubbish?

The same seller has had more than a few dubious listings.

GTO · January 24th, 2007, 05:53 PM

I have no idea what this guy is up to. The worst that can be said on the basis of the auction is that he isn't a very good promoter of his wares. I have never seen a black CS Esquire, but have heard of them, and the 'feel' of the (poor) photo's says to me the guitar that was photographed is probably genuine. Is this the same guy that has had a Nocaster on and off Ebay for the last (seems like) six months? Then he just slagged people off for not buying into his flakey description, and that one looked genuine as well.

blue metalflake · January 24th, 2007, 06:16 PM

Yes you got him OK - that nocaster has been listed so many times it could probably get to e bay on its own. Its always pulled with around a day to go.

Everything he sells is supposed to be custom shop, and at one stage I wondered was he putting his own decals on - would that be possible?

Paulprobuild · January 24th, 2007, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue metalflake

I wondered was he putting his own decals on - would that be possible?

Not that I am accusing anyone. But

It is possible as there are some very good reproduction decals available,

chickenpicker · January 24th, 2007, 07:38 PM

This guy's constantly giving iffy descriptions on his items, and instructins to not email, because he's sick of hate mail!

I just steer clear of him. Shame if he rips someone off though.

blue metalflake · January 25th, 2007, 04:41 PM

The problem is that he will for sure rip someone off at some time.

have you seen his feedback - he must either move some reasonable stuff, or else some people are easily pleased.

By the way, I've e-mailed him on stuff, and been right royally abused for doing so.

Fatmanstratman · January 25th, 2007, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulprobuild

It is possible as there are some very good reproduction decals available,

Ten a penny. The original artwork is available on the net. I've made 'em in my signshop for fun - they look just like the originals.

That's why I'm always so dubious about CS decals (and ALL Fender decals, in fact...).

January 24th, 2007, 05:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
blue metalflake Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ireland Age: 56 Posts: 2,725 10 Photos	UK E Bay query http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FENDER-ESQUIRE...em260079338098 Am I being too suspicious or is this a load of rubbish? The same seller has had more than a few dubious listings.

January 24th, 2007, 05:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
GTO Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Peak District Posts: 775	I have no idea what this guy is up to. The worst that can be said on the basis of the auction is that he isn't a very good promoter of his wares. I have never seen a black CS Esquire, but have heard of them, and the 'feel' of the (poor) photo's says to me the guitar that was photographed is probably genuine. Is this the same guy that has had a Nocaster on and off Ebay for the last (seems like) six months? Then he just slagged people off for not buying into his flakey description, and that one looked genuine as well.

January 24th, 2007, 06:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
blue metalflake Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ireland Age: 56 Posts: 2,725 10 Photos	Yes you got him OK - that nocaster has been listed so many times it could probably get to e bay on its own. Its always pulled with around a day to go. Everything he sells is supposed to be custom shop, and at one stage I wondered was he putting his own decals on - would that be possible?

January 24th, 2007, 07:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
chickenpicker Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,060 14 Photos	This guy's constantly giving iffy descriptions on his items, and instructins to not email, because he's sick of hate mail! I just steer clear of him. Shame if he rips someone off though.

January 25th, 2007, 04:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
blue metalflake Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ireland Age: 56 Posts: 2,725 10 Photos	The problem is that he will for sure rip someone off at some time. have you seen his feedback - he must either move some reasonable stuff, or else some people are easily pleased. By the way, I've e-mailed him on stuff, and been right royally abused for doing so.

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