#1915317 - 03/24/08 10:43 AM
Poly Evolver Keyboard, Andromeda A6, Hammond XK system
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Here is my Ebay listing:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie....cSELL.m315.lVI
It's in like new condition, and seems to be a pretty good deal.
The Andromeda is not on the bay yet but I'm asking 1,800 plus shipping and it is
also like new. It was purchased new four years ago or so and works flawlessly.
The Hammond Xk system has the silver metal stand, it has the speak easy floor pre-amp and motion sound pro-3t and lo-pro. Please make a reasonable offer and of course it is local pick-up only thanks.
I can be contacted as alex@calpiano.com as well.
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#1915410 - 03/24/08 12:49 PM
Re: Poly Evolver Keyboard, Andromeda A6, Hammond XK system
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I'd be concerned about shipping it any other way the Fed Ex. Too many bad experiences with the carriers.
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#1915534 - 03/24/08 03:23 PM
Re: Poly Evolver Keyboard, Andromeda A6, Hammond XK system
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I have thought about Fed-Ex but I understand that they will just leave a package at the door if nobody's home. USPS has worked well so far, and of course there is always full insurance.
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#1915589 - 03/24/08 04:57 PM
Re: Poly Evolver Keyboard, Andromeda A6, Hammond XK system
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Keybass, no longer in Seattle? Did that other ebay auction work out OK?
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#1915731 - 03/24/08 09:19 PM
Re: Poly Evolver Keyboard, Andromeda A6, Hammond XK system
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Hey Busch,
I'm in Sacto now enjoying the sun.
That other auction worked out, Ebay backed me up all the way.
I read your PC3X post, I was hoping for more but it kinda sounds like a repacked PC2X on steroids.
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#1915904 - 03/25/08 08:32 AM
Re: Poly Evolver Keyboard, Andromeda A6, Hammond XK system
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You have to sign a form with Fed Ex if you want to allow them to leave a package at your door, otherwise, you have to sign for it just as UPS handles it. I live in a "nice" area and don't have to worry about theft, so I have Fed Ex just leave packages at my door. I've found that Fed Ex is generally more careful with KB's and fragile packages than UPS, at least in my area.
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#1916295 - 03/26/08 12:52 AM
Re: Poly Evolver Keyboard, Andromeda A6, Hammond XK system
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No, that is not true, and I have confirmed this with many people. You simply cannot trust FedEx to obey the "signature required" box. Maybe this varies by region. They were my preferred carrier until a few years ago, when they eliminated their ground service and replaced it with a horrible company that they bought, whose original name I now forget. FedEx Ground is not the same company or service that it was a few years ago.
While it is true that UPS traditionally has employed elephants to compact packages so they take up less room in the truck (especially when they are marked "fragile", :guitar inside", "instruments", etc.), they are at least good about owning up to responsibility and fixing or refunding, etc. And they DEFINITELY honour the "signature required" checkbox and also (as of about a year ago) allow you to reassign the delivery location using an InfoNotice number from an initial failed delivery (most oftern during working hours).
With keyboards, it is especially important to feel confident of one's delivery methods. If cost is no concern, the REAL FedEx (NOT their ground service, which isn't really FedEx) is by far the best in terms of reliability and handling.
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#1916830 - 03/26/08 10:08 PM
Re: Poly Evolver Keyboard, Andromeda A6, Hammond XK system
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I own a piano store and have sent many instruments around the country.
I have had the best luck with USPS overnight. Fedex overnight is a big crap shoot from my experience.
Now on to more important things, What is the hot BIN price on ebay for my PEK?
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#1917127 - 03/27/08 11:41 AM
Re: Poly Evolver Keyboard, Andromeda A6, Hammond XK system
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Mark:
That's interesting. Fed Ex is about a mile or so from my house and all my deliveries are made in a Fed Ex truck. I never saw the local delivery company you are referring too. But I live in a lot smaller populated area than you do, so maybe that's the catch. I always ship 3 day "select" or whatever it is they call it. Sometimes I get gear from Wisconsin in two days. No dents or broken stuff. I haven't been as fortunate with UPS. They also have a terminal close to where I live but boxes are often pushed in and sometimes look like an accordion. I prefer Fed Ex until they break something.
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#1917131 - 03/27/08 11:51 AM
Re: Poly Evolver Keyboard, Andromeda A6, Hammond XK system
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Now on to more important things, What is the hot BIN price on ebay for my PEK?
Well, you have lowered it from your initial post, and only have a $50 spread. So there really isn't any wiggle room for bidders.
Might as well wait to see if someone BIN, and if not then consider lowering your opening bid and let market forces work as they may.
FWIW: When I sell gear I set the opening bid at a price slightly below what I consider my lower end of the value.
What generally happens is people will start bidding, sometimes slowly at first, and with the rush within the last 30 minutes. I also set BIN, and often once the bidding gets close someone will snap it up.
I believe when people see no bidders after a certain period of time they might think something is wrong and then pass. No scientific proof--just my gut.
Good luck! 
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#1917219 - 03/27/08 01:27 PM
Re: Poly Evolver Keyboard, Andromeda A6, Hammond XK system
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Got my Mono Evolver Keyboard this morning after UPS screwed up yesterday and forgot to pull it for me. Hope to have time to evaluate it tonight and determine if I want the Poly version or not (on its own or in addition) :-). Would certainly feel more comfortable getting one from someone on this forum.
USPS treats things the best, in my experience, but few buyers are willing to pay the extra amount and have less direct tracking available. Surprisingly though, most of my own recent buyers have chosen the USPS option when I provide all three. The eBay form has changed yet again, and it is now possible to have the buyer take care of their own invoice, select shipping option, and pay, all in one action without wasteful backs-and-forths in email.
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#1917681 - 03/28/08 09:27 AM
Re: Poly Evolver Keyboard, Andromeda A6, Hammond XK system
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i asked this guy for more close up pictures of this PEK, and he replied: "try and rip off someone else". not cool.
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#1917741 - 03/28/08 10:33 AM
Re: Poly Evolver Keyboard, Andromeda A6, Hammond XK system
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Zahush, You didn't identify yourself as a forum member you said:
"hi there. i'm interested in buying your PEK. if it comes to that - my sister which lives in NY will order it for me. "
You also said:
"as i said - if i'm going to go for it, than i'll use the help of my sister who lives in the u.s. in NY, and has a long history of buying on ebay with positive feedback. if i'll decide on buying - she's going to do it, and she'll bring the PEK with her to israel on her nearest visit (that way she'll probably avoid customs and vat as well)."
This sounds like a scam to me, at least with no explanation of who you are. I specify confirmed U.S. only, so when somebody offers the situation you have, well I hope you understand.
I have sold to forum members before and it has always been an easy pleasant experience. If you can't understand me protecting myself, especially with no information about you then I don't know what to say.
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#1917910 - 03/28/08 02:03 PM
Re: Poly Evolver Keyboard, Andromeda A6, Hammond XK system
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i didn't know you're from this forum as well. your unwillingness to show some more pictures was suspicious as well.
now that we've got all this figured out and you know i'm a forum member - are you going to send some more close up pictures of the pek? the one showing the mod wheels is a blur, and the one showing the whole synth is too far away from the synth.
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#1918077 - 03/28/08 10:18 PM
Re: Poly Evolver Keyboard, Andromeda A6, Hammond XK system
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I put some pictures in my listing, It is a bit dusty but otherwise like new.
Because there is a greater risk of damage going on a plane and therefore a greater risk of potential problems I would prefer you don't bid.
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#1918131 - 03/29/08 04:28 AM
Re: Poly Evolver Keyboard, Andromeda A6, Hammond XK system
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Because there is a greater risk of damage going on a plane and therefore a greater risk of potential problems I would prefer you don't bid.
that's a bit silly, isn't it? i mean, how do you think the evolvers find their way from USA to europe? by foot? by car? of course not. by plane. and nothing happens to them.
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#1918309 - 03/29/08 11:39 AM
Re: Poly Evolver Keyboard, Andromeda A6, Hammond XK system
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I don't think it's silly at all. Sending it to your sister in New York and then having it handled by commercial airline employees is not the same as a direct ship from the manufacturer.
This is another reason I sell to domestic confirmed buyers only.
Edited by Keybass (03/29/08 11:40 AM)
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#1918313 - 03/29/08 11:47 AM
Re: Poly Evolver Keyboard, Andromeda A6, Hammond XK system
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she's coming to israel next month. she's gonna go on the plane with it (or, if not - than with whatever other synth i'll buy instead).
it's just the dollar rate is so low right now, that i can't afford to lose the momentum. i know you probably don't know much about our currency - the "shekel". but just to give you an idea of how rates are: a year ago, a dollar was 4.5 shekels. now - the dollar is 3.5 shekels. it's nearly a 30% drop. so, it's either going to be your pek or someone elses, but i'm not going to wait any longer. i have a chance and i'm not going to let it go - before the dollar rises again.
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#1918335 - 03/29/08 12:57 PM
Re: Poly Evolver Keyboard, Andromeda A6, Hammond XK system
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Get something else, I'd like to sell the PEK domestically.
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#1918346 - 03/29/08 01:22 PM
Re: Poly Evolver Keyboard, Andromeda A6, Hammond XK system
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After some more evaluation of features etc., it looks like the PEK has a slight edge in usability over an MEK + PolyEvolver Rack combination. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll get my own stuff posted and sold fast enough to be able to buy your PEK before the auction ends, so I wish you best of luck with a DOMESTIC sale :-).
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#1918403 - 03/29/08 03:28 PM
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Mark, I'm in Sacramento. If I don't sell it then maybe we can work something out that makes sense for both of us.
I would break my own rule for people like Marino or Dave Horn among others, but then again I think hey are real nice folks.
Email me if you are interested.
Thanks
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#1918452 - 03/29/08 05:23 PM
Re: Poly Evolver Keyboard, Andromeda A6, Hammond XK system
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Keybass, you're doing the right thing.
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#1918571 - 03/30/08 03:05 AM
Re: Poly Evolver Keyboard, Andromeda A6, Hammond XK system
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I find it useful to take note of the number of watchers of my auctions. If there are no watchers, that's a bad sign. If only a couple, the ad might need tweaking. Otherwise, you might just be experiencing a bunch of people waiting for last-minute sniping.
I don't see anything about your ad title that would cause it to fail to be found. As you have leftover characters though, you may as well use them (I find the limit rather severe myself, as I try to hit all combinations of spaces/hyphens or lack thereof).
Therefore I would recommend you add "Synthesizer" before "Keyboard", remove the comma after "Dave Smith", and maybe add "PEK" and "DSI" if there is still room. You just never know when people are using exact string matches and only trying one possibility.
It is less likely in this case as the instrument has a normal name. It's way more problematic with instruments that combine decimal points, dashes, letters, and numbers. Case in point: I am currently reselling the Tech 21 SansAmp PSA-1.1 guitar modeling rack unit that I bought a couple of weeks ago. There wasn't room in the ad title to offer multiple spacings/etc. It would require a fairly exact search criterium to be found!
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#1918746 - 03/30/08 09:49 AM
Re: Poly Evolver Keyboard, Andromeda A6, Hammond XK system
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Keybass,
Another tip about ebay auctions that I found to be somewhat important is the ending time. If the auction ends at an inconvenient time, you're liable to get less interest in the auction. People want to bid, and part of that is the "excitement" of a last minute bidding barrage.
I noticed that your listing ends around 1 a.m. PST. That makes it 4 in the morning for the folks back east... It's going to be hard for those potential bidders to actually bid in a last minute bidding war, which is generally where most of the money is made on ebay sales...
If the board doesn't sell, I'd relist with a middle of the afternoon/evening ending time. That way everybody has a chance to look and bid at the finish. BTW, when you first list your item, you can tell ebay when to start your listing (thus controlling the ending time)...
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