There is a certain kind of old-fashioned charm to this guy's ad and outlook though. It not only smacks of 50s-era salesperson optimism, classic American work ethic, and flexibility to adapt to the times, but also how completely out-of-touch he is with today's tube amp market and customer. I will give it to ole Zeke, though. He is working it hard, and he's not undervaluing his worth. :mrgreen:Old Zeke said:It will bring years of trouble-free enjoyment, and will only increase in value!
:lol:Default said:I understand that he's a crackerjack in the used-mule biz.
Poor Zeke and crew. Although their hearts may be in the right place, they really just don't seem to know, do they. . . ?capnjuan said:The Zekester whiffed at $1,693 but, recognizing market forces, has made an adjustment to $1,463 .... Hurry; only one at this price!
Nor do they bother to pay attention to what's being asked and paid for the same model amp; a complete disconnect. As if the guy calling the shots thinks he can drive the market just by asking for big money ... and some other idiot has been watching the Zeke: his clean crest GA19RVT sitting at $950 MIN ...jp said:Poor Zeke and crew. Although their hearts may be in the right place, they really just don't seem to know, do they. . . ?capnjuan said:The Zekester whiffed at $1,693 but, recognizing market forces, has made an adjustment to $1,463 .... Hurry; only one at this price!
capnjuan said:Just how far off is the Zeke? In this eBay auction the as-new GA19RVT below sold for $715; probably a record eBay sale for this model in the last three years ... and half of Zeke's reduced price. Get a real job Zeke ... making a living off eBay means making modest margins on many sales ... not living large off a few killings.
Hi Dan; yes; a rare combination :wink: !BluesDan said:Ha! I had seen that one. I like the way the seller is a one stop shop for vintage amps and pics of train wrecks! :lol:
I have a feeling Old Zeke just doesn't know or care. If he was an eBay pro, he'd have figured out the mystery of the "Completed Listings" button. No. . . Old Zeke is gonna cherish this quality piece of American manufacturing. And if all those young long-haired, hippie rock and rollers don't know recognize its true value, then they can just plain go suck on a turnip!capnjuan said:Just how far off is the Zeke? In this eBay auction the as-new GA19RVT below sold for $715; probably a record eBay sale for this model in the last three years ... and half of Zeke's reduced price. Get a real job Zeke ... making a living off eBay means making modest margins on many sales ... not living large off a few killings.
The guy is bizarre ... or ... he got it from someone who owed him money and is desperate to get as much as he can for it ... and the other buyers, sellers, and amps be damned! Of course, this is giving him the benefit of the doubt ... that there's a reason for his absurd price. Jjp said:I have a feeling Old Zeke just doesn't know or care. If he was an eBay pro, he'd have figured out the mystery of the "Completed Listings" button. No. . . Old Zeke is gonna cherish this quality piece of American manufacturing. And if all those young long-haired, hippie rock and rollers don't know recognize its true value, then they can just plain go suck on a turnip!capnjuan said:Just how far off is the Zeke? In this eBay auction the as-new GA19RVT below sold for $715; probably a record eBay sale for this model in the last three years ... and half of Zeke's reduced price. Get a real job Zeke ... making a living off eBay means making modest margins on many sales ... not living large off a few killings.
.... yes ... and two Dinky cars and a Lugee squirt gun. Others may feel differently but $450-$525. The blue footswitch cord is Belden Cat 5 (high speed) plenum cable ... the stuff they string in offices for internet connections (says so in the auction text).guildzilla said:At the risk of blowing my cover as a professional turnip sucker, what is the right price for Zeke's Falconzord? Would it get a better price if it came with a red Power Ranger?
Agree. That's about right for one expected to be routinely maintained.capnjuan said:Others may feel differently but $450-$525.
That cracked me up. Reminds me of a speaker hookup I did in 8th Gr using an old power cord from a vacuum cleaner.capnjuan said:The blue footswitch cord is Belden Cat 5 (high speed) plenum cable ... the stuff they string in offices for internet connections (says so in the auction text).
Dead on again. Read five minutes on any vintage amp site and Ted Weber's name will come up at least 20 times. (BTW read your post about his struggles--very sad. )capnjuan said:Zeke or the prior owner bought the least-cost Jensen re-issue speaker ...
Sez the Zeke: "The original Jensen C12R ceramic speaker had a blown voice coil. We could have had it re-coned, but it wasn't anything to write home about anyway. Instead, we upgraded it to a new Jensen Special Design P12Q Alnico. This is a way better speaker for this amp, and the best that you can put in these old tolex/tweeds"
Sez the Juan: voice coils can be repaired at the same time cones are replaced and nobody has yet said that the re-issue Jensen P12Q is anything to write home about and Weber's, not RI Jensens, are the top-shelf alnicos ... they're just a little more expensive.