PatriotBadger
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Ten millionth thread on this, but it's pretty simple and wanted your thoughts.
Bought a guitar on 'verb from a private seller. It is not a big name standard model, so finding another one is essentially impossible. It is a custom master built guitar from a time when the shop was tiny and built only custom orders by hand at high prices. YOM is 2000. Buyer accepted offers, so I threw out an offer about 15% below his ask and he accepted. I believe it to be a fair price for both of us.
Despite being 20 years old the guitar was listed as mint. Specifically in the description it was noted that there is no visible fret wear. While the guitar that arrived is definitely not mint, I would place it firmly in the excellent+ camp. The first three frets, however, have a good amount of wear and divots under the unwound strings, as well as minor wear elsewhere on the frets. I sent a message via reverb with pics, indicating that I was surprised to see this, especially considering the specific notation about the lack of fret wear, and said (very nicely) it really doesn't jive with the listed condition or description.
Seller says he honestly didn't notice it and I believe him. Says he's willing to compensate for the hassle or it can be returned and he'll list it with a more accurate description. Seems like a truly good guy and willing to make it right. Has perfect feedback. Thing is....I still think the price was fair and I'm not looking to beat him up or be a jerk. What would you do?
Bought a guitar on 'verb from a private seller. It is not a big name standard model, so finding another one is essentially impossible. It is a custom master built guitar from a time when the shop was tiny and built only custom orders by hand at high prices. YOM is 2000. Buyer accepted offers, so I threw out an offer about 15% below his ask and he accepted. I believe it to be a fair price for both of us.
Despite being 20 years old the guitar was listed as mint. Specifically in the description it was noted that there is no visible fret wear. While the guitar that arrived is definitely not mint, I would place it firmly in the excellent+ camp. The first three frets, however, have a good amount of wear and divots under the unwound strings, as well as minor wear elsewhere on the frets. I sent a message via reverb with pics, indicating that I was surprised to see this, especially considering the specific notation about the lack of fret wear, and said (very nicely) it really doesn't jive with the listed condition or description.
Seller says he honestly didn't notice it and I believe him. Says he's willing to compensate for the hassle or it can be returned and he'll list it with a more accurate description. Seems like a truly good guy and willing to make it right. Has perfect feedback. Thing is....I still think the price was fair and I'm not looking to beat him up or be a jerk. What would you do?