Ebay purchase

mgolden · New Member Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Posts: 2

Folks,

I am just getting back into playing after a 30 year hiatus. I am currently shopping horns (man is there a selection out there!) and have seen many nice horns. I am currently top bidder on ebay for a Bach 18072 Strad http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3774787116. Any feedback on this horn? I have seen a lot re: scammers, and have been concerned about the no return policy, misleading pictures, etc.

Thanks for any feedback. BTW, its interesting to see how many trumpeters are posting from the Dallas area (where I live). Didn't know this was such a hotbed.

MKG

prof5 · Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 5:27 pm Post subject:

MKG,

Welcome! I'm new here too, but am an experienced Ebay seller. My Ebay ID is "prof5".

The seller of the horn you have bid on looks fine - he has been a seller since Dec 2000, has 100% positive feedback, and his pictures appear original. Though there are exceptions, the basic rule for ebay is: If it looks too good to be true, it is!

Best wishes on your search.

Garry

drtrumpet1 · Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 5:38 pm Post subject: Re: Ebay purchase

mgolden · New Member Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Posts: 2

thanks prof5 and drtrumpet1. I was concerned about the minimal amount of bidding on such a good looking horn. Couldn't find anything wrong tho, and your feedback helped prof5. It's mine now, perhaps I'll post when it is received. drtumpet1, I just found out about the store in Carrollton yesterday (I'm in Southlake) so I was very interested in seeing what you have. Like I said, I am so fresh back on the horn, I'm almost embarrassed to play in front of someone else, but I would like to try the Kanstuls and Stomvis sometime (perhaps you have a silenced room where only I can hear);^)

Thanks...