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 Post subject: 61 Fender P Bass at Auction
PostPosted: October 6th, 2017, 6:50 am 
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I would think they would make more money on ebay, reverb but here is a cool bass at Auction. Out of 20 plus basses my 64 P Bass by far is one of the best. Take the allure of Fender basses out of the equation every time I pick up my 64P I realize that it is an amazing bass and why Fender became the choice bass.

https://entertainment.ha.com/itm/vintage-guitars-and-musical-instruments/1961-left-handed-fender-precision-bass-sunburst-electric-bass-guitar-61737/a/7172-85158.s?type=wantlistid-408064!creatorid-cewl!linkclicked-image!emailid-10052017-123636.139PM-1792728-408064!itemid-7172_32035!wlem

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 Post subject: Re: 61 Fender P Bass at Auction
PostPosted: October 6th, 2017, 8:23 am 
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Gorgeous rare bass...but

Maybe I don't understand how auction houses work, but what's with this, "25% Buyer's Premium" nonsense? That's a pretty substantial markup from the current listed price. I equate it to sellers who list a low BIN price on ebay, only to mark up shipping to some ridiculous amount. Seems kind of unethical to me. :x


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 Post subject: Re: 61 Fender P Bass at Auction
PostPosted: October 6th, 2017, 9:01 am 
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I was poking around the site, seems as if it's a legit auction house with locations in New York, London ect and that once a year they have musical equipment.


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 Post subject: Re: 61 Fender P Bass at Auction
PostPosted: October 6th, 2017, 2:25 pm 
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auction houses always charge a buyer's premium or some other similar fee. same thing happens in the Antique world. But I do agree 25% is steep.


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 Post subject: Re: 61 Fender P Bass at Auction
PostPosted: November 3rd, 2017, 12:00 pm 
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Just a follow up, I do not believe this bass sold at auction. The web page says the current owner is accepting offers. It had a low starting bid of $6K however there was a 25% fee and I suspect other hidden fees as Professional Auction Houses have a skill to getting the most dollars out of every sale.


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 Post subject: Re: 61 Fender P Bass at Auction
PostPosted: November 3rd, 2017, 11:28 pm 
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bobjones2260 wrote:
Just a follow up, I do not believe this bass sold at auction. The web page says the current owner is accepting offers. It had a low starting bid of $6K however there was a 25% fee and I suspect other hidden fees as Professional Auction Houses have a skill to getting the most dollars out of every sale.



Thanks for the update Bob.


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