germain Report post Posted May 25, 2019 Having played and owned Audinot violins this baby looked so close to what I've seen. I almost bought it from the seller for a couple of thousand dollars. Looked good that I figured even if not real it still a beautiful fiddle for the price. eBay listing stated most probably a Colin-Mezin. I thought no way... The moment we agreed on the price and I was about to send payment he canceled the auction because Rampal certified it as a real Audinot... That would have been one of those eBy treasures for me. Unfortunately did not happen... anyone else here see that listing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhilipKT Report post Posted May 25, 2019 The irony is amazing. after all the listings of fake violins,” I’m canceling this listing because the damn thing turned out to be REAL!” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Violadamore Report post Posted May 25, 2019 2 hours ago, germain said: Having played and owned Audinot violins this baby looked so close to what I've seen. I almost bought it from the seller for a couple of thousand dollars. Looked good that I figured even if not real it still a beautiful fiddle for the price. eBay listing stated most probably a Colin-Mezin. I thought no way... The moment we agreed on the price and I was about to send payment he canceled the auction because Rampal certified it as a real Audinot... That would have been one of those eBy treasures for me. Unfortunately did not happen... anyone else here see that listing? Darn........... You've got my deepest sympathy. 2 hours ago, PhilipKT said: The irony is amazing. after all the listings of fake violins,” I’m canceling this listing because the damn thing turned out to be REAL!” That close a call's probably enough to give most eBay weasels a heart attack. Wherever that seller is, I'd bet you can smell skunk for miles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martin swan Report post Posted May 25, 2019 4 hours ago, PhilipKT said: The irony is amazing. after all the listings of fake violins,” I’m canceling this listing because the damn thing turned out to be REAL!” I can't see the irony - seems entirely logical for Ebay. "If it's real what's it doing on Ebay ...? " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClefLover Report post Posted May 25, 2019 But is it real? At this point, it’s just another seller claiming it is real with no actual proof. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martin swan Report post Posted May 25, 2019 Looks good to me - we have one that's very similar. Surely the point is that the seller is NOT selling it because they've discovered it's authentic. A very salutory tale I would say. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
germain Report post Posted May 25, 2019 Something wasn’t right with this deal after all. I agreed to his new asking price of £8k woth the certificate but he ended up selling it to a “local “ dealer for that much and said it “needed work” whatever too late now... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeorgeH Report post Posted May 25, 2019 He saved a lot if he was, in truth, able to sell it locally for the same price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
germain Report post Posted May 25, 2019 2 hours ago, GeorgeH said: He saved a lot if he was, in truth, able to sell it locally for the same price. Yes although I was ready to cover the shipping Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luthier Report post Posted May 26, 2019 I found the original listing, if anyone is interested. https://www.ebay.ie/itm/A-Fine-Old-French-Violin-labelled-N-Audinot-Possibly-Collin-Mezin-/132829601063 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Violadamore Report post Posted May 26, 2019 48 minutes ago, luthier said: I found the original listing, if anyone is interested. https://www.ebay.ie/itm/A-Fine-Old-French-Violin-labelled-N-Audinot-Possibly-Collin-Mezin-/132829601063 Hmmmm............an interesting selection of items for sale, a few very nice looking French, a nice Italian, one nice German, all great condition, and a large selection of Bosnian maple back blanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
germain Report post Posted May 27, 2019 On 5/25/2019 at 11:30 PM, luthier said: I found the original listing, if anyone is interested. https://www.ebay.ie/itm/A-Fine-Old-French-Violin-labelled-N-Audinot-Possibly-Collin-Mezin-/132829601063 Quite good detective work... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
