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Should I bid?

Fading Fast

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I would never buy a guitar online, unless it had an iron clad no questions asked return policy. Even with that, it would still be more hassle than it's worth if you didn't like it.

I need to sit down and play a guitar before buying. No one to blame but myself if it turns out to be dud.
 

doodman

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I wouldn't go near it. Here are a few reasons

"...not a factory gibson but is made close to 59 specs" and then says, "body is cut to the vintage specs." Well, which is it? Is it "close" or is it done right?

"all the wood used on this is hand selected very OLD WOOD" Hand selected? How else is it selected? With your feet? I have never understood what this has meant. And "OLD WOOD?" Was it found in an antique store? Was it an old tree? Is there a heavily guarded fort in Honduras- of all places- with the world's greatest "old wood?"

"auction is for a gibson hardshell case and a flamey super lite weight chambered project les paul completed body and neck which is ready for you to add the parts to." Um, isn't the thing DONE in some the pictures? And doesn't he also say, "this guitar was completly set up and checked out and plays wonderful."

"feel free to ask any questions except who built it." Wow.


Not a bad price if it checks out. But not with MY money.
 

Bluespower

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Ask him if you can have a 24 to 48 hour return policy for the cost of shipping. If it's that good, he should agree, right? It seems like he's been around for a while with good feedback. Can get to where to where it is? Then you can try it out.

I bought my R9 online through Mark's. But only because I trust his judgement and honesty (and he has the good return policy!!).
 
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