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Re: watch out for this ebay seller

Author: Djudy
Date: 2020-06-07 17:21

I have purchased almost all my clarinets (I'm fond of the vintage ones) on that infernal auction place or a national level general used goods site, because there is essentially no market for such stuff where I live. Most of my purchases are modest and I have acquired several wonderful pieces that have significantly contributed to developing good "horse sense" about the instrument and my sound/instrument intonnation.

I have had to return a small number of items (instruments or accessories) but have always used Paypal and never had any problems getting a refund or resolution of the problem (exchange). In every case however the seller played dumb ("Geeh whiz, I didn't realize that was not as described!" Duh!). But they were not disagreeable either and did resolve the problem. I acted quickly with thorough documentation and used the standard complaint procedures. So no money lost but a waste of time and breath.

One was an instrument with a mismatched UJ from this same seller 2011id2011 and it was obviously rigged to deceive an unwary buyer and not obvious from the photos - the logo had be retouched (purchase refunded promptly and shipping compensated); however I had also purchased two S1 from him that are just outstanding players (that's why I bought a second one!). So while he's obviously doing some 'imaginative' restoration with these chimera instruments, he also seems to know a lot about clarinets. I still look at his offers because he does have some good finds but I've learned to read between the lines with a greater attention to the little details.

So Caveat Emptor ! Still, were it not for that infernal auction site I would probably still be playing a mediocre student model without much motivation. Is it the thrill of the chase of the sound or the bit of history or the bling (my metal Pedler is TDF !!) or the good buy? Probably a bit of all. Once a horse trader, always a horse trader.

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