Martin D18 w/label in the sound hole?

[joemcg]

Originally Posted by hohen

It is tough watching somebody about to learn a hard lesson. I am surprised no one has used the 'Ask a question' on the seller's listing page. Something like: "The guitar pictured does not look at all like a Martin D18. Do you have proof this guitar is really a Martin D18?" It would show up on the listing page and put people on notice something may be wrong no matter what the seller may answer--if a possible bidder would read that far.

I'm certain the question has been asked a dozen times. The seller has the option of publicly posting question they,ve answered or keeping them private. Just because a question does not appear on a listing doesn't mean it hasn't been asked.

[Roselynne]

Originally Posted by Roselynne

My only other overly-charitable guess is, maybe eBay's been burned by booting genuine items, so now they're shying off. (Not taking bets on this one, either ... it's only a nano-bit more likely than "sting theory.")

Originally Posted by good_hillbilly

Wierd because eBay sells soooo much stuff and needs to keep their good name. You'd think that if they even got the slightest idea that something might be counterfeit, they'd yank it in two seconds.

Maybe they've sunken into depravity. If so, sounds like they're asking to be sent down to Hurtsboro County.

All we can do is see how this plays out. If need be, I'm sure we can help eBay get to Hurtsboro County. We can cheer them on their way, at the very least.

[Lacks Focus]

Originally Posted by ferganzo

Here is a Martin D-18 neck:

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Here is the Ebay:
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You think the Ebay looks like mahogany?

That grain looks more like pine (shudder!) than anything else.

[mds08]

It went from 5k back down to $960. Go figure!!!!

[Long Jon]

Originally Posted by hohen

It is tough watching somebody about to learn a hard lesson. I am surprised no one has used the 'Ask a question' on the seller's listing page. Something like: "The guitar pictured does not look at all like a Martin D18. Do you have proof this guitar is really a Martin D18?" It would show up on the listing page and put people on notice something may be wrong no matter what the seller may answer--if a possible bidder would read that far.

The questions only appear to the public if the SELLER chooses to add them to the listing.

[joemcg]

Actually all bids have now been removed.

[mattwood]

Originally Posted by joemcg

Actually all bids have now been removed.

That's such a shame.

[DenverSteve]

Originally Posted by ferganzo

You think the Ebay looks like mahogany?

No. I was actually commenting on the body.

[mattwood]

Here is the latest response from the seller to me.

"Are you having fun young man. I am an old woman who don't have time for this!"

I told her that she was wrong on two counts. I'm not that young and I don't think she (or more likely he) is not that old.

[d18]

I own a 2012 Martin D-18 Guitar, actually it is the guitar I both practice and perform with.

I just added a bunch of photos of it onto my blog:

Attributes of a 2012 Martin D-18 Guitar

-- Robert

[good_hillbilly]

Originally Posted by capo_critters

I own a 2012 Martin D-18 Guitar, actually it is the guitar I both practice and perform with.

I just added a bunch of photos of it onto my blog:

Attributes of a 2012 Martin D-18 Guitar

-- Robert

One mistake: it's not a raised gold foil logo. It's the old-style decal, which is about 345 times cooler.

[good_hillbilly]

Originally Posted by mattwood

Here is the latest response from the seller to me.

"Are you having fun young man. I am an old woman who don't have time for this!"

I told her that she was wrong on two counts. I'm not that young and I don't think she (or more likely he) is not that old.

There is no way that she's an old woman. Your grandmother would not have written:


"Martin D 18 FOR SALE THIS COMES WITH A MARTIN CASE.

GTREAT PLAYING GUITAR! It is still a little tight because it really hasn't been -played much but tuning it and playing helps. I am minimizing my Martin collection. this is a great price with the case. The case costs 75.00.

The number on the inside is D18 - 537737.

Ask me any questions. Sold as is no returns. I have too many guitars."


Guaran-effing-tee that it's some guy, down on his luck, who needs to raise a grand and fast.

[mattwood]

Originally Posted by good_hillbilly

There is no way that she's an old woman. Your grandmother would not have written:


"Martin D 18 FOR SALE THIS COMES WITH A MARTIN CASE.

GTREAT PLAYING GUITAR! It is still a little tight because it really hasn't been -played much but tuning it and playing helps. I am minimizing my Martin collection. this is a great price with the case. The case costs 75.00.

The number on the inside is D18 - 537737.

Ask me any questions. Sold as is no returns. I have too many guitars."


Guaran-effing-tee that it's some guy, down on his luck, who needs to raise a grand and fast.

I agree. I meant to say I didn't think he was that old instead of not that old. The only part I disagree with you is that this is someone who is down on his luck. I think he is just a shyster trying to make a buck off someone else.

[d18]

Based on the serial number (537737), it would be a 1994 as the last number for that year was 551696; http://www.martinguitar.com/about-ma...l-numbers.html

Here is an authentic 1994 Martin D-18 that it should be similar to:
http://www.guitar-museum.com/guitar-...in-D-18-Guitar

-- Robert

[good_hillbilly]

Originally Posted by mattwood

I agree. I meant to say I didn't think he was that old instead of not that old. The only part I disagree with you is that this is someone who is down on his luck. I think he is just a shyster trying to make a buck off someone else.

We'll see if we can get this guy's coordinates. Stand by.