Buying used Gear on Reverb

[Christian Schulze]

Whaddup Synners,

I am considering buying some used gear of Reverb...I saw a guitar that I just have to have......
Here is the thing.

I've never bought stuff of Reverb, the seller has some great Reviews, but the deal sounds too good to be true.

What is your experience with Reverb?

Any tips and advice you have for me ? Stuff I need to ask the vendor?

Thank you all in advance.

 

[Jeremy Healey]

I love Reverb! Use it quite often, and I even sold a Soundcraft Mixer on there too. I’ve never had any issues with buying or selling.
There’s often music stores that sell gear and instruments on there as well! I’ve gotten a couple guitars from reverb over the last few years. It’s great help that you can message and chat with the seller as well if you have any questions about the product or shipping!

 

[Ed Seith]

I've bought stuff on Reverb. Generally good experiences. Temper your expectations, and expect the gear to be in slightly lesser condition than advertised - nothing MAJOR, but little things.

Do a search on the specific thing you're considering buying, to see if the same pictures are used in multiple listings. Pay in a way that you have some power to recover your money or fight if there's an issue.

If it sounds WAY too good to be true, it probably is.

 

[Christian Schulze]

I must say it sounds too good to be true. And doing some numbers....it would put a big hole in my pocket ...but damn....it feels like a once on a lifetime opportunity

 

[Alicia Willis]

I’ve never bought off reverb, but my husband has sold a few guitars on there. For him, he’s always upfront and honest. You want a particular photo, ask for it ! A legit seller won’t deny that or any other information you want. If a seller denies your requests it’s usually because they’re hiding something.

 

[Dominik Gräber]

Will you tell us what it is??
You know, if you don't you HAVE TO buy it, just so we can SEE what it is in the end. Just sayin...

 

[Christian Schulze]

That is a secret until I decided if I end up buying it or not XD

 

[Christian Schulze]

Well, I have to say Synners....
The seller is very responsive and up front the gear is pretty used up. He fixed some parts here and there. But showed me pictures of the dings and scratches.

I also read his reviews on reverb and its 5 stars....people give him good reviews (something he is very proud of).

I asked for an audio sample of the guitar....but I have to say its pretty much sold to me

 

[Christian Schulze]

Sooo the Reverb ad was closed.

We came to a deal.

And here is the big reveal:
A flying V guitar.

Hope I do not get screwed over this....hope that I also have not jinxed it.

 

[Ed Seith]

AWESOME! Good luck! Post about it when it arrives!

 

[Lindsey]

Nice! We do expect you to post a few videos when you get it.

 

[Christian Schulze]

Nice! We do expect you to post a few videos when you get it.

Oh you betcha.

This guitar is a BEAST.

 

[Alicia Willis]

This is so not what I was expecting, but I fucking love it so much for that reason! I can’t wait to see it in action !

 

[Christian Schulze]

Left handed V for the win!

 

[Ed Seith]

How do you write a backwards V?

 

[Christian Schulze]

How do you write a backwards V?

I dont know...all I know is that it's going to be a Dad joke...hit me with your best shot Ed

 

[Christian Schulze]

Little update. Well I have to say ...I got a tracking number ....seems like less and less of a scam ....

 

[Jeremy Healey]

Very exciting stuff! Hope you receive it soon and I look forward to the pictures and videos of it in action!
I also have an instrument en route from reverb

 

[Christian Schulze]

As promised here is my first impression on this beauty of a guitar

 

[William B.]

Congratz on new guitar CJ!