Another JMP eBay adventure?

[Garth Rocket]

As usual, my dogs woke me up early and I decide to check the adds for amp and guitar deals. I have a theory, people might place adds while loaded late at night, thus making pricing mistakes that could be beneficial to the buyer. Just a theory of mine…

Anyway, lo and behold I see a 1971 Marshall Major offered for $4,999 plus $500 for shipping. I love my Majors, but I’ll pass on that. Then I see a 1980 vertical input JMP 2203 offered for $856 plus $38 shipping! Oh, yes the “buy now” tab and “make offer” tab are there. I took a quick look at the pics, and it looked clean and unmodified, with the exception of the knobs being swapped out. Seems like a no brainer, right? Of course I pulled the trigger!

The last order I made like this turned into a total debacle “see link below” I almost expect some nonsense with this order. Like the last order, this seller is a first time seller. I have already messaged them with guidance on shipping and packing. I’ll provide updates as the story unfolds.

1974 JMP MK II 1987 eBay disaster!

I love this website, so I’m going to share my troubles with you all, so that you might not repeat what I’ve done. You might even get a good laugh at my expense! A few days ago I saw a JMP MK II being advertised with one picture on eBay. There really was no additional info. The asking price was...

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[marshallmellowed]

"If it seems too good to be true, it probably is" Good luck...

 

[fitz]

Strange pricing always makes me think currency conversion, even if it's rounded off.
$856? why not $850, or $900?
Where is the amp shipping from?
Best of luck.

 

[Central Scrutinizer]

Good luck.
Hope it works out for you.

I always like to think that I’ll run in to someone selling gear that is not selling at “todays price” , similar to fresh seafood. Seller, “hmm, let’s see, I bought this 5 years ago when these cost $750, I have 5 years of fun and good times with this amp. They are selling for $3,000 now, oh well, I still will be making money if I sell for $1,200, not trying to gouge someone. Alright, I will sell for $1,200, not $3,000”.

Then I wake up from my dream and start my day.

 

[BlueX]

1980 vertical input JMP 2203 offered for $856 plus $38 shipping!

That's Swedish price level. Hope it works out well!

 

[Garth Rocket]

That's Swedish price level. Hope it works out well!

I hope so, but it seems too good to be true and we all know how that goes

 

[Garth Rocket]

Good luck.
Hope it works out for you.

I always like to think that I’ll run in to someone selling gear that is not selling at “todays price” , similar to fresh seafood. Seller, “hmm, let’s see, I bought this 5 years ago when these cost $750, I have 5 years of fun and good times with this amp. They are selling for $3,000 now, oh well, I still will be making money if I sell for $1,200, not trying to gouge someone. Alright, I will sell for $1,200, not $3,000”.

Then I wake up from my dream and start my day.

I find that some people just do a quick search and don’t really know what they have. I feel the mistake someone might make on eBay is putting something up at a low price thinking it’s an auction anyway, when in fact the “buy now” tab is active and you snatch it for a low price. I could be wrong since I’ve never listed anything on eBay, but it seems plausible

 

[scozz]

Maybe I missed it but is there any new news on the 1974?

 

[Garth Rocket]

Strange pricing always makes me think currency conversion, even if it's rounded off.
$856? why not $850, or $900?
Where is the amp shipping from?
Best of luck.

Hawaii

 

[fitz]

Hawaii

For $38?
And TBH, I'd wonder about outbound shipments from Hawaii right now...

 

[DreamerDeceiver]

Im extremely skeptical.

Tgtbt

I truly hope it's real for your sake.

Keep us posted

 

[Deftone]

Looks super sketchy to me but good luck to you.

 

[Garth Rocket]

Maybe I missed it but is there any new news on the 1974?

The latest on the 1974 is eBay sent me a note closing the return case without asking me to return it. The seller went silent, because they probably got paid, and my credit card company reversed the charges. I have not started the refurb process yet, because I’ve been waiting to see if anything happens. I think I will start taking inventory on the various parts I’m going to need to get it back up and running. I don’t do any electrical work, but I can save some money by doing some of the things that are needed.

 

[Garth Rocket]

Looks super sketchy to me but good luck to you.

If I’m a betting man, I bet nothing gets shipped and I never hear from the seller.

 

[Kuga]

Too good to be true. I wish you best of luck.

 

[Springfield Scooter]

No offense, but....
Ebay has a well established feedback rating for a very legitimate reason.
Sending $900 to a brand new ebay seller, with a positive feedback rating of ZERO , is just ..... silly.
In the end (if you used paypal) Im certain that you will get your money back, however, you fell right into the shaddy seller's trap.
Sometimes it pays, to sleep in!
Good luck, but I believe we allready know how this is going to end up...

 

[Garth Rocket]

Maybe I missed it but is there any new news on the 1974?

I’ve got it, but I’ve been waiting to see if anything more was going to happen. At this point, I’m thinking it’s time to bring it back to life. I need to take inventory, order some parts, and start putting it back together.

 

[marshallmellowed]

I’ve got it, but I’ve been waiting to see if anything more was going to happen. At this point, I’m thinking it’s time to bring it back to life. I need to take inventory, order some parts, and start putting it back together.

Looking at the photos in the other thread, your "shit show" description of that 74 was spot on.

 

[Garth Rocket]

Looking at the photos in the other thread, your "shit show" description of that 74 was spot on.

Thanks! I would never try to bullshit this crowd

 

[thesunship]

No offense, but....
Ebay has a well established feedback rating for a very legitimate reason.
Sending $900 to a brand new ebay seller, with a positive feedback rating of ZERO , is just ..... silly.
In the end (if you used paypal) Im certain that you will get your money back, however, you fell right into the shaddy seller's trap.
Sometimes it pays, to sleep in!
Good luck, but I believe we allready know how this is going to end up...

Check feedback, then amp