Steel Guitar Escrow Agent?

Johnne Lee Ables · From: Minnesota, USA

Hey All,

I am seriously shopping for a PSG and I have received several unsolicited offers of to sell me a PSG. Some are legit, but others just seem to have something about them that makes me cautious.

Has anyone on the SGF used (for want of a better term) an "Escrow Agent". That is, someone that you trust who lives in the geographic area where the steel is located. The Escrow Agent (EA) could actually eyeball the PSG that is available and give the potential buyer an opinion. The EA could also be the transfer agent for the PSG and the funds.

Amateur Radio Operators (Hams) often do this.

Has this ever been done here? Is this even an appropriate topic to discuss.

Thanks,

Johnne Lee
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Jerry Overstreet · From: Louisville Ky

I don't know if anybody's done it here. It's common practice on some of the major online auction sites as far as handling the transaction. I don't see anything wrong with doing it if you're willing to go to the trouble and expense. Finding an agent that knows anything about steel guitars and one that could give you an informed report on same might be difficult though.

Johnne Lee Ables · From: Minnesota, USA

Jerry Overstreet · From: Louisville Ky

I see. Yes, always a good idea to have an experienced or knowledgeable veteran check out any axe you're unsure of, particularly those with lots of age on them. Could save you headaches down the road. I bet most forumites would be willing to do that for you. I know I would. Best of Luck on finding the one you want.

Ben Jones · From: Seattle, Washington, USA

I remember one guy who claimed to be a "steel guitar detective" ...whatever that is.

I think your topic is very appropriate to discuss.
i wuldnt want to handle money for anyone, but I could definetly see asking someone to check out a guitar in another location for me.

Johnne Lee Ables · From: Minnesota, USA

Brick Spieth · From: San Jose, California, USA

I'd be willing to pay a fee to a reputable steel shop to broker a sale. Say you see an ad for an old MSA from someone in Nashville. Call up Steel Guitars Nashville, tell them you are having a private party bring in a guitar, have them look at it, give the thumbs up, have them run your credit card for the price plus a reasonable fee, and pay the private party. I would then have them do a clean and lube and ship it to me. Seems like it would be good for everyone. Ever heard of this being done?

Johnne Lee Ables · From: Minnesota, USA

Ray Montee · From: Portland, Oregon (deceased)

I've been extremely LUCKY with my numerous eBay purachases of Ricks and amps.

HOWEVER, the last couple of years have witnessed a number of really questionable auctions and prices and misstated facts.......

FRANKLY, I'd be terrified to purchase an eBay guitar or amp, that is expensive.

I think a far better situation exists right here on the FORUM. GOOD people! Good equipment being played and not discovered in a garage sale following a big flood. Minimal RISK and most likely higher qualitfy.

Frank Sprague · From: Custer , Washington, USA

Hey Johnne - So is this " Escrow Agent " going to be on the hook if the guitar turns out to be a lemon? Sometimes it takes a few days or weeks for some flaw to surface - - At that point you finally find out that maybe it wasn'nt such a good deal . . I've bought a couple of high dollar items through the Forum and was happy with both of them . . . If you have any qualms , cold feet , or whatever . . . Ask the seller to sit on your dough for a reasonable amount of time till you have time to check it out. . . If they don't want to do it . . there's other sellers . . .
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Brian Kurlychek · From: Maine, USA

or just buy from a dealer
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David Nugent · From: Gum Spring, Va.

I find that offering a reasonable period of refusal helps to ease potential buyer's minds. I usually allow a five day right of refusal with a full refund offered (commencing from the day the item is received)on any item I sell on the Forum. This method so far for me has resulted in many satisfactory transactions.

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