Broken AC30CC2X - possible bargain for someone who knows what they're doing.

vaticancameos

Hey, I have a broken Vox AC30CC2X, have no idea whats wrong with it. 

It's got a missing mains fuse, I know that much, but it doesn't work even with the fuse fitted. 

I get a standby light, but switching to a playable mode doesnt work at all.

I have had new tubes and fuses fitted to it, still no luck! It's been sitting totally unused for about 2 years now and I just want rid of it!

It has 2 celestion blue speakers in it, as per the CC2X range.

Looking for £250 ONO + Postage

KickTheHabit

Hi Where are you located? First dibs?

hywelg

Just PM'd you. Think I got in before @KickTheHabit asking the same question.

GIJoe

Can I join the queue?

vaticancameos

I'm starting to think I haven't asked for enough money for this one...

Will reply to PM's.

vaticancameos

OK so, I have had local interest (Gumtree) at £300. Since I put it here first, if anyone can match the £300 bid from a local, they are welcome to it!

KickTheHabit

I'm out then .. :-(

GIJoe

sent you a pm - I will take it.

White_Russian

The OP got a higher offer from a local even though he posted the gumtree ad an hour after the offer from KTH?

His amp, I suppose.

hywelg

vaticancameos said:

Will reply to PM's.

Nothing received yet. Would be easiest to answer the location question here on this thread though.

Fortheloveofguitar

Location is Cambridge.

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/broken-vox-ac30/1058488341

dogload

Scruples?

longjaw

dogload said:

Scruples?

A little unfair, don't you think? Surely we can all agree that £250 for an amp that contains 2 Celestion Blue speakers that cost over £190 each is very, very cheap.  That's why loads of people were biting the sellers hand off for it at £250.

I'm not surprised he's increased his price - he's well within his rights to do so IMO.

Fortheloveofguitar

Well within his rights to ask what he wants for it.

Though Maybe the op should have done some research on prices before dangling a carrot and then upping the ante.

Parker

Agree here with Longjaw I'm afraid.

spacecadet

Fortheloveofguitar said:

Though Maybe the op should have done some research on prices before dangling a carrot and then upping the ante.

This ^. Bad form I would say.

dogload

longjaw said:

dogload said:

Scruples?

A little unfair, don't you think? Surely we can all agree that £250 for an amp that contains 2 Celestion Blue speakers that cost over £190 each is very, very cheap.  That's why loads of people were biting the sellers hand off for it at £250.

I'm not surprised he's increased his price - he's well within his rights to do so IMO.

Fair enough point, but it sounds a bit like the OP is playing one party against the other, sort of gazumping. I dunno- I just think it's a bit rum to sell something then say 'hang on, I've been offered more, what'll you give me?'

I can however understand the reasoning.

thecolourbox

Better than lying and saying "withdrawn from sale" i think, I'd say its fair enough. Bargains that seem too good to be true reserve the right to change to a realistic price in my opinion

Fortheloveofguitar

thecolourbox;221225" said:

Bargains that seem too good to be true reserve the right to change to a realistic price in my opinion

That's all well and good until you're the one on the receiving end of it and have had your time wasted by a unprepared seller with bad selling etiquette.

Parker

If we're honest with our selves, those affect are more likely 'disappointed I didnt get a bargain' rather than 'I've spent hours dealing with this guy talking through the details of the deal - I booked train tickets to collect it and a day off work....!'. I can't imagine it got to the latter stage?

thecolourbox

That's what i think Parker, any time wasted is likely to be less than ive wasted by having to turn back cos ive forgotten to put a tie on for work, or leaving my wallet in yesterdays trousers. Its the seller's choice, its an easy mistake