Murphy sucks!

[Pops_Caster]

Murphy’s Law strikes again!

I’ve been jonesing for a Bugera V5 amp ever since missing out on one locally last year. It was a deal at $135, but I waited too long to contact the seller. So a few weeks ago I start perusing Reverb and came across several under $200, but with ridiculous shipping. They sold quickly, leaving the $275+ choices.

Long story short I ended up making an offer on a Bugera T5 amp head last night, which was accepted. Paid for it this morning.

Tonight I came across this listing at my local GC:

 

[ficelles]

But if you were selling one there would be a dozen listed locally under $100

"If it weren't for bad luck I'd have no luck at all"

 

[dented]

I paid $80 for mine in perfect condition on CL. You just have to wait and be quick. I've waited a couple of years for stuff I wanted. Happy hunting for your next goodie.

 

[stxrus]

Murphy was an optimist

 

[trandy9850]

Murphy’s Law strikes again!

I’ve been jonesing for a Bugera V5 amp ever since missing out on one locally last year. It was a deal at $135, but I waited too long to contact the seller. So a few weeks ago I start perusing Reverb and came across several under $200, but with ridiculous shipping. They sold quickly, leaving the $275+ choices.

Long story short I ended up making an offer on a Bugera T5 amp head last night, which was accepted. Paid for it this morning.

Tonight I came across this listing at my local GC:

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So buy that one too and run them in stereo.

 

[Pops_Caster]

So buy that one too and run them in stereo.

Yeah. I have $120 in GC Rewards that would cover most of it. Then I could sell the T5 later (probably for a loss!)

 

[2HBStrat]

Murphy’s Law strikes again!

I’ve been jonesing for a Bugera V5 amp ever since missing out on one locally last year. It was a deal at $135, but I waited too long to contact the seller. So a few weeks ago I start perusing Reverb and came across several under $200, but with ridiculous shipping. They sold quickly, leaving the $275+ choices.

Long story short I ended up making an offer on a Bugera T5 amp head last night, which was accepted. Paid for it this morning.

Tonight I came across this listing at my local GC:

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What's so desirable about that amp?

 

[Pops_Caster]

What's so desirable about that amp?

For me it’s the three power options: .25, 1 and 5W.

 

[SnidelyWhiplash]

If only you were more patient. Don't sweat it. We've all been there.

 

[Milspec]

I suffered with an event like that about 14 years ago. I saved my pennies and had $1,200 ready to finally purchase a real nice amp. I studied all the local listings and fleabay. I even did national searches on CL hoping to find a steal. I spotted an unmolested single owner '64 Bassman head in my ballpark. I sent half a dozen messages to the guy wanting to make the purchase, but was waiting for the reply. After 2 days of no response, I moved on and grabbed a deal on a Fralin VVT combo that was only 4 months old....jumped on it.

On the third day, the guy with the Bassman called me back and said he would accept my offer. I really wanted both...so I quickly sold my dirt bike and purchased both. Still play them often, but I kind of miss that dirt bike as well.