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hhmusic
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RE: need advice re Gerundino (in reply to a_arnold)
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hi, if this was the one owned by the late australian guitarist that was recently offered on ebay (also a 1977), be cautious. i saw a scammer reposting the same pictures on a hijacked ad after that guitar had already sold. if you contacted him through that ad, or vice versa, he does not have the guitar and is trying to take your money. if this is a different scenario, i might also advise a little caution. i once played a 1977 cedar top gerundino that was among the very best flamencos i've played; and an early 80s, just a few years older, that was mediocre. gerundino was capable of building incredible guitars, but in my experience, was not as consistent as other great makers. i did own a 1998 of his that was quite good, but not to the level of the 77. any reputable seller should offer an approval/return policy, so you should request one. good luck!
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Date Feb. 18 2007 3:37:26
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legrec
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From: France
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RE: need advice re Gerundino (in reply to a_arnold)
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Tony, The asked price is indeed 1000$ ? The seller is not a scammer ? And the guitar is in good condition ? And it's a true Gerundino (make a search in the old topics, you will read advices in identifying a Gerundino) ? If it's yes for all these questions, go buy it NOW, before one well-informed guy grab it away from you... You can't go wrong, because even if the guitar is not so good, you will resell it with absolutely no loss in a wink of an eye (just try to put a genuine Gerundino at this price in the classifieds of this foro, you'll see... ), and if you want probably with a very good margin... Man, i don't want to bring you bad luck by anticipating, but if you get it, I suppose you'll make the "deal of the year".. And if you don't want to buy it, like Gerundino63, I'm also INTERESTED..
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Date Feb. 18 2007 15:25:18
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RE: need advice re Gerundino (in reply to a_arnold)
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ORIGINAL: a_arnold Okay. I owe all you guys -- esp. hhmusic a debt of gratitude. The guy I was communicating with WAS an ebay scam artist selling a Gerundino he didn't have. He was eager to consummate the sale and agreed to everything; he was willing to deliver the guitar, even, or give free shipping and packing -- AFTER he had the money. He wrote back to me with an immediate response every time I emailed him, offering the world at a discount, until I told him I had a musician/relative in London who would give him a certified check AFTER inspecting the instrument. Haven't heard a peep from the guy since. Thanks, guys. It WAS too good to be true. I feel like a real idiot for letting myself be tempted down that path. Tony Arnold this guy took from me 2000 usd for conde was his name is richard ?? in uk ???
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Date Feb. 21 2007 8:47:28
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