Joined: 05 Nov 2005 Posts: 1210 Location: Gothenburg,Sweden
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 1:45 pm Post subject: Need feedback about ebay seller!
Has any of you guys dealt with "captain-apache"?
Good? Bad?
Input really apreciated!
Cheers! _________________ Principal trumpet Gothenburg Opera Orchestra
Bach LT 37 Bb (Mr. Findleys old)
Bach Mt Vernon 1957 Bb
Bach NY ML 1943 vintage Bb
Very old YTR-6335
Bach/Malone/Lechner C
Malone-Bach 229 C
H.Ganter Bb
Schagerl Wienna (older model) C
Parker Natural
Which means that the seller really has a 100 percent positive feedback history with almost 4,000 eBay transactions under his belt.
That is a really good reputation.
Judging by the nature of the buyer's complaint, the seller's nearly impeccable feedback score, and the buyer's low feedback score, I would say that you have nothing to worry about should you decide to do business with this seller. Just my opinion.
Joined: 05 Nov 2005 Posts: 1210 Location: Gothenburg,Sweden
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 4:22 am Post subject:
Reason I ask is that I was the highest bidder on one of his auctions where the reserve was not met. He contacted me via mail asking if I was interrested in buying the horn from him.
He seems REALLY nice, but I've heard so much about auction hijacks.... _________________ Principal trumpet Gothenburg Opera Orchestra
Bach LT 37 Bb (Mr. Findleys old)
Bach Mt Vernon 1957 Bb
Bach NY ML 1943 vintage Bb
Very old YTR-6335
Bach/Malone/Lechner C
Malone-Bach 229 C
H.Ganter Bb
Schagerl Wienna (older model) C
Parker Natural
Reason I ask is that I was the highest bidder on one of his auctions where the reserve was not met. He contacted me via mail asking if I was interrested in buying the horn from him.
He seems REALLY nice, but I've heard so much about auction hijacks....
If you are worried about it ask him to issue a second chance offer THROUGH EBAY or arrange to have the horn listed at a specific time with a pre-agreed Buy It Now on Ebay. _________________ Conn 6B
1940s Blessing Artist
Olds LA Special Model Cornet
"I'm not apologizing, I am what I am. There'll be no compromising, I don't give a damn."
Which means that the seller really has a 100 percent positive feedback history with almost 4,000 eBay transactions under his belt.
That is a really good reputation.
The ONE negative on our e-bay account of some 2000+ transactions was from someone (who at the time) would give few positive feedbacks, but then would give about 25 % of the transactions she did feedback negatives. For years I had to stare at 99.9% instead of 100% because of her. The product...a $19 bugle that didn't meet her playing satisfaction and I didn't get back to her e-mail instantly at 3AM. _________________ -fred
Lots of horns available to try and buy (or just try) in the Florida Treasure Coast area (Especially Kanstul trumpets) - PM if you'd like to stop by.
This is what too much trombone playing can do to a talented trumpet player ... _________________ Rob,
King Liberty SilverTone
King Liberty Super 20
Conn Vocabell 40A - 40B - 80A - 81A - 38A -Victor - 22B - 12B Coprion bell - 16B,
Getzen Tone Balanced Super Deluxe
Holton French LeBlanc - Al Hirt 550
Olds Studio - Special
Besson 10-10
Joined: 29 Oct 2006 Posts: 1346 Location: Belfast, Ireland
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 2:46 am Post subject:
Captain Apache is a stand up guy in my opinion. About a year ago I bought a Getzen Eterna 1200 from him. The ad stated no digs or dents. When the horn arrived it was less then I expected. I contacted him and stated the issues with the horn. He proudly and swiftly refunded me the money. He relisted the horn with my overall description and re sold it based on my findings.
He is honest and fair.
Joined: 18 Feb 2004 Posts: 846 Location: Athens, GA
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 6:44 am Post subject:
That YouTube video is evidence that anything can be posted on the site. _________________ "Mary, is the twelfth George Washington's birthday or is it mine?"
A. Lincoln
Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 3139 Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:37 am Post subject:
Re: The Second Chance Offer .. that way it is done correctly, and you guys can leave each other feedback. If not, pay with PayPal, that way you're protected by them and your credit card company.
He will save himself Ebay fees by going outside of Ebay. I think his feedback is great for such a high volume seller. You simply can't please everyone sometimes, and he has done it again and again. My only fear with him is that he may not know how to properly package a horn (you got a great deal on the Burbank Benge by the way) ... and you don't want it to arrive damaged.
I wouldn't mind dealing with the seller either way .. just don't pay with a Money Order or Check, and you're safe. _________________ Bb - Yamaha Xeno 8335RGS
Picc - Yamaha 9830 w/PVA
Flugel - Yamaha Shew 6310Z
Laskey's 68MD,68C,PIC,68F,68DB
Joined: 29 Oct 2006 Posts: 1346 Location: Belfast, Ireland
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 1:18 pm Post subject:
When he shipped me the horn I metioned above, he did a good job packing. If you have concerns, forward them to the shipper with detailed packing instructions and that should eliminate any fears. ALSO, pay extra for insurance!!!!
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