Regis Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Can you believe this one.... $50,000 And,,,,the "tuners" tune from the back. I sure hope no one gets 'd on this one. $20 shipping and no insurance offered! And NO feedback from buyers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabloci Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 You don't need larger photos to know that it's junk. I just think that this seller is uninformed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Option1 Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 I'm sorry, but anyone who's willing to pay $50,000 on ebay for that deserves what they get. Not only that, I'd like to meet any potential buyers of that fiddle - I've got this wonderful bridge to sell them and some great deals in seaside land that's above water at least twice a day. FWIW, I agree with pabloci, the seller's fallen for the old Stradivarious syndrome. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaf67 Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 I wonder if the seller knows that auction listing is going to cost $100.00 (reserve fee) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackc Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Quote: I wonder if the seller knows that auction listing is going to cost $100.00 (reserve fee) That shouldn't be a problem, once they get the $50K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violin1234 Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Granny Goose is off her rocker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illuminatus Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Sell it to that expert at the half the starting price. It would be a great deal for both of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singingmaple Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 I think Granny just likes to be the nonwinning bidder on the high priced reserve auctions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Molnar Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Granny got goosed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musical_Officer Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Quote: Granny got goosed. LOL a picture of my dog( is somewhere in here) If i had money I would buy that violin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musical_Officer Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 EDIT: double post.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illuminatus Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 This is a more reasonable starting price. 1722 Strad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wound_Gut Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Quote: This is a more reasonable starting price. 1722 Strad Well, the seller is honest since they say the violin will "climb real high". If I bought it, it certainly would...right to the top of my office building whereupon I would drop it off the roof... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colorado john Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 I think I remember reading that Stradivari started using machine tuners on his later instruments, just before he added "MADE IN GERMANY" to his labels..... There's got to be a story behind that auction. It's the seller's first sale...and he bought nothing but deerhorns before. Grannygoose, if you're reading this thread, tell us what the story is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pahdah_hound Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Quote: I think Granny just likes to be the nonwinning bidder on the high priced reserve auctions. So do I. I was at Christies for the Lady Tennant sale and I desperately wanted to be the opening bidder at $500,000. I had been approved as a bidder for only the amount I applied for ($50,000), so I was worried I would be quickly ushered out by security if I tried to bid. I love to be an underbidder on something I know I cannot afford. Its a way of enjoying the auction excitement with only a small amount of risk. Jesse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Molnar Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Quote: If i had money I would buy that violin. If I had that violin I would sell it to you for that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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