I've heard people say that they love their mandolin but..........

[Oliver A.]

https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/113326#113326

[Posterboy]

I cannot unsee that now. Thanks

[Franc Homier Lieu]

He could have just said "mandolin is in great condition, absolutely no buckle rash."

[William Smith]

I cannot unsee that now. Thanks

I hear ya for the first time I'm traumatized on the Cafe

[fscotte]

That isn't even the picture of the mandoln he's selling. Strange people.

[Denny Gies]

And these folks are running around free. I'm staying home.

[Bernie Daniel]

An "unusual presentation" for sure especially since it is not the Collings he is selling. That said if a woman had presented her mandolin in some kind of analogous risque pose many would be smirking, cheering, or otherwise waxing humorous about it. It's the old double standard I guess. Do not panic. Everyone who sees this picture will live past it I expect.

[JEStanek]

He may be over estimating the power of his selling chops. I suppose the ad worked in that we are talking about it. But, I'm not sure I want to invest $$$ in even a nice Collings with a whammy bar on it.

Jamie

[F-2 Dave]

It's probably better than the picture of his clarinet.

[nickster60]

I am not buying a mandolin with that peculiar tonegard

[Jess L.]

LOL that's funny!

... if a woman had presented her mandolin in some kind of analogous risque pose many would be smirking, cheering, or otherwise waxing humorous about it. ...

Or ladies observing the ad might find it similarly amusing. (Lady here, lady finds ad funny, not offensive.)

I mean c'mon, he *is* wearing shorts... isn't he? Or was that Photoshopped?

... Do not panic. Everyone who sees this picture will live past it I expect.

Seems harmless and mildly amusing.

Of course, one has to wonder, if the picture is not of the right mandolin, maybe it's not a pic of the actual seller either? Hmm...

[MontanaMatt]

I hope that's a mando strap hanging down on his thigh!

[sonnyjammer]

Just looking through the cafe classified ads I think the gentleman chose a poor photograph for the ad. mandolin in the picture is not even the one for sale.😒

[dhergert]

That's the one major reason I hate buying used instruments.

[Josh Levine]

I knew there was a reason I so feverishly checked the classifieds every day...

[Randi Gormley]

it's not often i get to see some beefcake with my morning tea! I found it pretty funny -- but also wondered whether the black line on his thigh was a man-bikini or just a shadow. Truthfully, I would have just passed on the link until I read all the comments and had to see for myself! I will offer the seller a caveat -- sun tan lotion does terrible things to the finish. Just sayin'

[multidon]

That's the ONLY thing that bothered you about that picture? That it's not the right mandolin?

I'm kind of thinking the whole thing pushes the limits of decorum, perhaps to the point that it needs to be removed.

[Jeff Hildreth]

"Just looking through the cafe classified ads I think the gentleman chose a poor photograph for the ad. mandolin in the picture is not even the one for sale.�� "

A gentleman would not post that picture.


Tasteless and a deterrent to purchase (anything from the seller).

[Tomando]

Its getting easier and easier to find naked people on the internet…!

[mrmando]

The ad number is 113326 in case anyone is interested. Would you buy a mandolin from that person? Would you buy a stick of gum from that person? I wouldn't.

[sonnyjammer]

That's the ONLY thing that bothered you about that picture? That it's not the right mandolin?

I'm kind of thinking the whole thing pushes the limits of decorum, perhaps to the point that it needs to be removed.

I did not say "Only" thing"

[MikeEdgerton]

I merged these two threads together. If we are going to give this seller free advertising I'd like to keep it one place.

[Josh Levine]

Knowing that Cafe ads have to be approved by the Cafe, it would appear that this lands within what is acceptable decorum.

[JeffD]

He could have just said "mandolin is in great condition, absolutely no buckle rash."

Don't worry, that is not the Collings in the picture.

[Jeff Mando]

I guess it gets kinda warm in Utah........

He says he will send more pics if interested....

Reminds me of the guy selling the Gilchrist about two years ago leaning up against his toilet, nobody seemed that offended by it except for me and the fact it was priced as a Gilchrist is priced, the bathroom seemed very clean, etc., but still, c'mon guys!