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Post subject: Another Ebay Warning
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 8:09 am
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I was looking at a Telecaster that the seller advertized as an `08 American Standard with upgrades. When I took a closer look at it, the neck did not have a polished fret board and it looked just like the neck on the Hwy 1 I use to have. The body has a high gloss and there was a neck plate with the Fender logo and Corona California engraved on it. When I ran the serial number it came back as a Hwy 1. I would think that`s fraud by trying to make it look like the more expensive model. When I questioned the seller about it he played dumb then got nasty with me right away. My best advice to anyone thinking about making a guitar purchase on Ebay would be to look in your local music store first that stands behind their instruments. I traded in 2 guitars I wasn`t using much for an `07 Deluxe Telecaster in mint condition without a scratch or ding on it and it only cost me $110 out of pocket and I know the guitar is legit. I know that not all the sellers on Ebay are scammers, but if you deal with someone like I just did it could turn into a nightmare. Just make sure you know what your buying before you click on that commit button...
Hope this is of some help and have a Merry Christmas.

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Post subject: Re: Another Ebay Warning
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 9:17 am
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I never buy guitars off Ebay. I just don't trust it. I know lots of people who've gotten some great ones off there, but I need to hold it and play it through my amp before I'll buy it.

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Post subject: Re: Another Ebay Warning
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 2:07 pm
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I bought my Strat off Craigslist only because it was local. I was able to see it, touch it and play it. I couldn't bring myself to buy a musical instrument sight unseen!

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