twangster007 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.com/Gibson-Epiphone-DOT-335-W-TKL-New-Case-obo_W0QQitemZ110443884191QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item19b6f7ee9f Ok besides the price what else is fishy about this. I thought all guitars stamped used had the serial number removed. I fear someone is about to get seriously ripped off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 that guys just plain nuts.. he has no idea where it was made.. he thinks the gibson tr cover means something besides gibson owns epi.. If it were a early epi..and he could prove it, I'm sure he would. He seems to think he took better care of this than he did.. touched up in a few places, blah blah. looking for a sucker I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar232007 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 In the "item description" it says that this is a "Gibson Les Paul Double Cutaway"...but I'm pretty sure that's NOT what it is! Also, the HS inlay isn't right for that specific guitar. It should have the same one as the Gibson 335, but made from MOTS, not MOP. BTW? MOTS = Mother of toilet seat (plastic/acrylic). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskank Sally Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 It's an Unsung Korea built Dot guitar. $350 at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 $350 at best. Hey kid, ya wanna buy a bridge? More like $200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledge57 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Well if you're really interested in that I'll tell ya what I'll do......... For $950 I'll sell you a Sheraton and throw in a LP JR :D/ :D/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoop Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 How about this thing? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Music-instruments/Instruments/Guitar-bass/Electric-guitars/auction-248366843.htm Seriously $2000NZ for a Dot? You can buy a brand new one for $1000. Sure, this one is upgraded but, even so, that doesn't immediately double the value. Nor are the upgrades even worth that much. What, a set of Dimarzio '59 PAFs must be like $300NZ max, a new switch and jack are maybe $50NZ all up. Interestingly, the seller is the music teacher at my school! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I sold my ebony Dot (marked 2nd) last month for $200 on Craigslist with no case. It was identical to the one twangster linked, but had an Earvana nut. It took two months and several postings to do it, but I believe it was a fair price and the guitar was not worth much more than that in this oversaturated used guitar market. $950 is BS, but as with all these naively optimistic sellers he won't get it when you can buy a new factory first Dot anywhere for $399 US - even a flametop. Supply and demand will take care of him, the music teacher in NZ, and all the rest of these sellers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicester35 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.com/Gibson-Epiphone-DOT-335-W-TKL-New-Case-obo_W0QQitemZ110443884191QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item19b6f7ee9f Ok besides the price what else is fishy about this. I thought all guitars stamped used had the serial number removed. I fear someone is about to get seriously ripped off Is it just my cynical mind' date=' or has that "Used" stamp been filled with Poly-Filler (Spackle), sanded smooth and stained black? Speaking of cynicism: I love the appeal to naive parents, "Moms and Dads if your[sic'] looking for a very high quality guitar for your child to grow into, this is the one." (Guess there wasn't space to include the words "then buy a brand-new one of these for less than half the price I'm asking from Guitar Center.") Also the "Used" stamp is given serious consideration - the guitar has been used in some kind of Epiphone marketing promo! It's obvious! Anyone with sufficient acumen to Google "Epiphone Dot" before bidding on this guitar should quickly realize that it's a scam...One can only hope... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskank Sally Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Hey kid' date=' ya wanna buy a bridge? More like $200[/quote']true. just didn't wanna lowball 'im Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledge57 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Didn't notice the used stamp before but it's clearly there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 - I just put in a bid for $40,he turned it down.There just be someone out there sucker enough to go for it....pity the fool. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris the Gent Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 never mind about the USED stamp, but to me the serial number has been photoshopped on.......:P -Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Moose: Hey Rocky, watch me pull a rabbit outta my hat! Squirrel: Again? - But that trick never works. Moose: This time for sure! (pulls roaring lion out of hat) Moose: Guess I gotta get a new hat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svet Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Has anyone else looked at his other auctions? It's mostly car parts but there are other guitars in there as well: http://cgi.ebay.com/Gibson-Les-Paul-Double-Cutaway-1977_W0QQitemZ110443670981QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item19b6f4adc5 lol, this guy lives in a fantasy world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I just reported this twit to the powers to be at Ebay providing all the details about serial#s and guitars stamped used etc. and the going prices of these guitars.I just couldn't sit by and have some unsuspecting chump get taken by this shyster.Crooks like him blemish legitimate sellers and dealers as well as themselves.I can't see how he got a 100% rating if this is the way he does business. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I didn't realize eBay had a reporting category for "a$$hole". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Summerisle Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Looks like our man in St. Louis hasn't realized his $950 yet...not very surprising, really... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freak show Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I can't see how he got a 100% rating if this is the way he does business. If you look at his feedback, you'll see that it's all as a buyer. He hasn't received any feedback as a seller yet. I agree with you, the guy is a crook, and it was a good idea to report him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 He indicates that it is a"Gibson Les Paul Double Cutaway". Did someone beat this guy with a stupid stick? And that it isn't an Epiphone, but a Gibson with an Epiphone insignia? And that it's not made in China because it says "SINCE 1873" on the label? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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