Ah, the old “mint” except for….. ad.

[RickP]

“Mint” requires no explanation. If there is one, it’s not.

The prices being asked right now for used run of the mill gear is ludicrous.

 

[Silvertree]

"It's in great shape for a guitar of its age" is my favorite.

 

[bodia]

I bought this one, and it was listed as excellent. Not a whole lot of pictures, and none of them showed the real story. When I got it, and wanted my money back, he sent me $100. For $500, it was worth it.

 

[Going Modal]

I bought this one, and it was listed as excellent. Not a whole lot of pictures, and none of them showed the real story. When I got it, and wanted my money back, he sent me $100. For $500, it was worth it.

Perhaps by "Excellent" he simply meant:

 

[11top]

I bought this one, and it was listed as excellent. Not a whole lot of pictures, and none of them showed the real story. When I got it, and wanted my money back, he sent me $100. For $500, it was worth it.

Jim, You did fine, but that seller’s a thief.

 

[bodia]

Jim, You did fine, but that seller’s a thief.

For sure. I didn't include the pics of the greenish frets. This thing has definitely seen some shady dive bars, and swampy lands

 

[bodia]

Perhaps by "Excellent" he simply meant:

Quite possibly!

 

[Deleted member 5962]

I bought this one, and it was listed as excellent. Not a whole lot of pictures, and none of them showed the real story. When I got it, and wanted my money back, he sent me $100. For $500, it was worth it.

That clown deserved a Sergio de Blanc karate kick to the mouth!

I would have demanded cash back then posted detailed photos with his name and listing on Reverb, Ebay, TGP etc. to expose the clown. And then another Sergio karate kick to the groin.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

That clown deserved a Sergio de Blanc karate kick to the mouth!

I would have demanded cash back then posted detailed photos with his name and listing on Reverb, Ebay, TGP etc. to expose the clown. And then another Sergio karate kick to the groin.

Can-can isn’t karate, it’s French.

 

[bodia]

Jim, You did fine, but that seller’s a thief.

That clown deserved a Sergio de Blanc karate kick to the mouth!

I would have demanded cash back then posted detailed photos with his name and listing on Reverb, Ebay, TGP etc. to expose the clown. And then another Sergio karate kick to the groin.

Oh geez.... I would have been so pissed.

'Excellent, considering how much I abused it'
'Excellent, compared to my other guitars'

Just to wrap up this happy story; this is one of the guitars I sold to CME in April. They gave me $1,000 for it. I made out pretty good!

 

[11top]

Just to wrap up this happy story; this is one of the guitars I sold to CME in April. They gave me $1,000 for it. I made out pretty good!

Love a happy ending.

 

[Silvertree]

Love a happy ending.

 

[Deleted member 5962]

Can-can isn’t karate, it’s French.

 

[Tucson Thump]

I bought this one, and it was listed as excellent. Not a whole lot of pictures, and none of them showed the real story. When I got it, and wanted my money back, he sent me $100. For $500, it was worth it.

When some people call them "axes" they aren't far off.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Love a happy ending.

That’s what she ……

 

[Sybo]

https://imgur.com/a/woFA16x

 

[11top]

^ That’s the way it’s supposed to work.

 

[11top]

Hmmmmm. The item described in the OP is no longer listed.

 

[Deleted member 5962]

https://imgur.com/a/woFA16x

SUCH a good color on the Vela! (better with white pearloid.... )

 

[Dirty_Boogie]

Just list everything as a mint condition relic. You really can’t dispute that, can you?