ClefLover Report post Posted February 16, 2020 DON’T DO IT! https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F283782169430 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Three13 Report post Posted February 16, 2020 How many accounts does that guy have? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yogic Report post Posted February 17, 2020 I guess I do not know the story behind. Is this cello possibly genuine ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael H Report post Posted February 19, 2020 I think ClefLover is correct. It could be Mirecourt, but there are too many newly-constructed with those type of corners to directly associate it with a particular region (Romania, China). The rib corners do not have a bevel I might expect to see either. The pinched ends are a bit of a confusing matter for me when it comes to French celli. Sometimes I think there should be the flattened ends on a particular instrument, and I am later corrected. The low bridge setting seen with the wear might suggest that the intended string length was too short, something I do not think this proposed maker would miss. On top of this, I believe it has an apocryphal label and signature is sloppy. I would be curious to see if any one thinks this could be a Mirecourt cello, not by this maker, but I do not think it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martin swan Report post Posted February 19, 2020 8 hours ago, Michael H said: I would be curious to see if any one thinks this could be a Mirecourt cello, not by this maker, but I do not think it is. Absolutely not - and the signature is laughable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delabo Report post Posted February 19, 2020 If its not Mirecourt what is it ? Romanian or Chinese ? If it is new and antiqued it would have fooled me that it has some age to it. And how does this seller get so many satisfied customers ? He \ she has a 100% satisfaction as both a buyer and seller on ebay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martin swan Report post Posted February 19, 2020 16 minutes ago, Delabo said: If its not Mirecourt what is it ? Romanian or Chinese ? If it is new and antiqued it would have fooled me that it has some age to it. And how does this seller get so many satisfied customers ? He \ she has a 100% satisfaction as both a buyer and seller on ebay. He has about 6 accounts, probably leaves feedback for himself Some buyers are far enough away from any expertise that they take things on trust - for instance it would have fooled you. Others leave positive feedback when they have returned the instrument and got their money back. To me this looks like a Reghin cello that's been knocking around for a while and then been distressed and had a bit of soot rubbed into it. It has absolutely no Mirecourt features. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael H Report post Posted February 19, 2020 It is a pity. And at $5,000 at the moment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRyn Report post Posted February 19, 2020 Could be fake accounts, but I think it is being underestimated what lengths some Ebay experts are willing to go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wood Butcher Report post Posted February 22, 2020 On 2/19/2020 at 5:46 PM, JRyn said: Could be fake accounts, but I think it is being underestimated what lengths some Ebay experts are willing to go. What is an Ebay expert? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stringcheese Report post Posted February 22, 2020 Ex is out, after passe. And s spurt is a little drip under pressure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
