Doublereed Archive - Posting 000009.txt from 2003/04

From: Jim Katz <jimkatz@-----.ca>
Subj: [DR-L] Ebay instruments
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2003 15:08:30 -0500

I've found Ebay to be a lot like any other suppliers, you have to find the
good ones. If you are buying instruments regularly, you find reputable Ebay
sellers who are selling them regularly, have high feedback ratings, and good
return policies. There is deceit and ignorance, but there is also honor and
good service, too.
>
> I once bought an eBay oboe that had such bad mildew , not only inside the
> case, but permeating the very wood of the instrument. Since it was delivered
> in the shocking days of the 9-11 World Trade bombing I failed to compalin
> about it in time.
> All of the solutions mentioned, sunlight, baking soda etc were tried
> and helped some.
> (This is) Yet another question to ask, when buying on eBay, along with
queries about
> rusted screws, damaged silver, cracks etc...if posible I try to get students
> to buy a decent new instrument, but there are times when economics forces the
> risk of auctioned instruments.