I just realized that...and no buy it now price!
 
Now I'm really confused. He rebuked offers of $5300 stating he has too much invested at wholesale to take that little, raised the BIN price twice, and now has a no-reserve auction with no min. starting bid??? What gives?
 
I tried contacting the guy...no response. I tried once more today...that'll be my last attempt...I'm not begging someone to take my money, LOL!

he ended the bid..
he accepted an offer
i had bid 3k and was high bid and after i emailed to ask what he was looking for
 he emailed me after he accepted someones offer....so he probably lost out

it went for 5260
if trevor had waited i wasd ready to pay more

That's not too shabby for a bass that goes for $12k MSRP at today's pricing. Even adjusting for this year's substantial 15% price hike, that's still a nice deal.

Anybody know if an Alembic Club member got this bass?

Why, yes! An Alembic Club member did get this bass! Who you might ask? Why, that'd be me! As one of the site's resident cheapskates, I made Trevor an offer he couldn't refuse, LOL! Actually, he made me a deal I couldn't refuse. New Series I's don't come much cheaper than that! I'm awaiting the FedEx Ground truck with baited breath as I write.
 
Seriously, Trevor Lindsey is a super-nice guy and it was a pleasure to deal with him. He was up front and a man of his word.  
 
BTW, ck out his link on the Ken Smith Bass web site...he's a Smith endorsee. There are soundbytes of his playing...quite impressive with his quick, funky slap-style technique:
 
http://www.kensmithbasses.com/artistpages/TrevorLindsey.htm

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The bass sold on Nov 10.  Apparently, by Nov 13 Kevin had completely forgotten that he had bought said bass.  One can only speculate as to the type of activities that might have led to such a substantial memory lapse.  Five days later on Nov 18 Kevin suddenly remembers that it was indeed himself that had made the purchase, probably when he was reviewing his bank statement and saw the sizable depletion.

Now, now, be nice guys, LOL! I didn't wanna let the cat out of the bag until I got it. Trevor wanted cash, and I happened to catch him at the right time. He was very cool about the whole thing. I figured this was the only chance I was gonna get for a wholesale or better price on a new Series, so I went for broke. It just happened to work out. Sorry Flax.

Kevin,
nice score!
 
Jeff, oh well...
 
Dave, Tooo funny!

Personally, I was shocked that he reponded to me and accepted my offer. He actually trashed my original email message because I forgot a title. He called me after my second email and made the deal. Lot's of people wanted the thing, but those that made offers didn't have the cash, and I did. After it didn't sell on the first auction, he was actually willing to let it go for $5k or otherwise keep it. He paid $5300 for it and he named his own price, which included shipping via FedEx ground.

you********* you dont even play bass.......lol
frazenrackencrackenfracken
 
and i offered 6 after he took your offer

Way to go Kevin - I hope you didn't use your Fur Peace Ranch money, though!
 
Actually, you could go to FPR a few times on what you made by buying this bass :-)
 
Frank

Flax: I play bass...just not very well, LOL!
 
Oh, this purchase won't deter my going to FPR. I wanna be in Jack's class just to see the expression on his face when he tries to avoid an Alembic conversation, LOL! I can just see it now...Hey Jack, whatever happened to YOUR Alembic?....Um, Er, Eh, moving on....this is a fine example of walking the basses, LOL!

let me know when you're going - I might book myself in as well! :-)
 
Comedy & music all in one package...