View Full Version : Anybody ever heard of this guy?
Tom C
Feb-05-2004, 10:51am
....And check out the old pic with Bela with a mando.
Over Here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2887661626&category=52391)
garyblanchard
Feb-05-2004, 11:20am
I'd like to think his tongue is firmly in cheek here. I have often seen that picture of Bob Marley (not Stevie Wonder) holding his guitar. The Bela picture looks like a poor edit, and the shirt looks like a run of the mill Gap denim. Neat story, though. More of the joys of EBay. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
John Flynn
Feb-05-2004, 11:20am
LOL! That's the biggest bunch of baloney I have ever seen. The "Stevie Wonder" photo is obviously Bob Marley. I think the "Bela Fleck" photo may be a young Tiny Tim, but it obviously isn't Bela. And the "GAP" logo being the guy's intials is priceless! This guy is creative, I will give him that. He is probably just trying to see how big a sucker he can catch. He will probably sell that shirt! I'd like to see a picture of the person who buys it. This seller will undoubtedly go on to a bright future in making infomercials!
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levin4now
Feb-05-2004, 11:39am
The whole ad is hilarious. #The seller seems so sincere. #Maybe he believes it to be true.
Don't you think it is ironic that the picture of the actual grandfather shows him WITHOUT a shirt?
Mandobar
Feb-05-2004, 11:47am
the seller is a member of some of the guitar forums. #several weeks ago he started a row over someone's comment concerning a certain famous guitar maker by literally calling this person a "shill" (someone who poses as an uninterested party to lure others into purchasing from a certain company or a certain item, etc.)
as the accused "shill" was in fact a senior member of the group who many had met in person and knew a ruckus ensued and the offender disappeared.
perhaps this is his way of protesting.
John Flynn
Feb-05-2004, 11:48am
Don't you think it is ironic that the picture of the actual grandfather shows him WITHOUT a shirt?
I think I recognize that photo, from an old history of the martial arts book I have. I'd have to dig through a box of books in my basement to verify it.
John Rosett
Feb-05-2004, 12:26pm
all in all, one of the funniest things i've seen on the internet. i saw it last night, and i'm taking it as a commentary on all the ebay ads that say things like "gibson? mandolin" and obviously aren't. my hat is off to the author of that auction.
john
blammo
Feb-05-2004, 12:45pm
Ha!!! I love ebay!! Hilarious.
Sometimes these auctions are like performance art…brings a tear to my eye…<sniff>
Jim M.
Feb-05-2004, 2:25pm
"Grandpa" is Gichin Funakoshi, originator of Japanese karate (Shotokan style). I thought the ad looked like some of the work Maverick has done. Remember Guitar God?
Bobbie Dier
Feb-05-2004, 7:43pm
They are selling the shirt right off of poor old grandpa's back? That's sad.
Greenmando
Feb-05-2004, 8:11pm
He does not even say the size of the shirt. Dang, I would hate to win such a valuble shirt and not be able to wear it. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
mandoplayer15
Feb-05-2004, 9:05pm
Are you Serious?? That is A BUNCH OF BULL!! Its plain to see that Its a GAP Denim Shirt. And it says "Famous Mandolin Player Bela Fleck" Ummm... Banjo player you mean!!. lol That is the biggest Scam I have EVER seen.
mandoplayer15
Feb-05-2004, 9:08pm
And here is the pic of "Grandpa"
Bob DeVellis
Feb-05-2004, 10:19pm
I liked the "Minnie Cooper" reference, too.
peterbc
Feb-05-2004, 11:08pm
That's a good ad, the only problem is I just converted all of my currency to dinars! Bad timing...
Eric F.
Feb-05-2004, 11:09pm
It's almost as good as the guy who was supposedly selling his ex-wife's Beanie Babies.
mandokid
Feb-07-2004, 4:24pm
"tragic curling accident", thats a good one
Bobby Brite
Feb-09-2004, 2:45pm
Hello seasoned veterans. I wanted to ask if ya'll would mind taking a look at a website that I created for my band. I'm new at it so I just need some constructive criticism. Thanks, Bobby
garyblanchard
Feb-09-2004, 2:48pm
Hello seasoned veterans. I wanted to ask if ya'll would mind taking a look at a website that I created for my band. I'm new at it so I just need some constructive criticism. Thanks, Bobby
I'm not a seasoned veteran, but I'd be glad to look at the site. What is the address?
Hey Gary!! - That's good! - ya' beat me to a post.. "...where is it? - I enjoy being around "quick" folks!! I'd be glad to check-it-out too, but.. - hee... hee... http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif