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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | I followed this for 5 days and with one day to go in the auction, the seller pulled the auction. I wrote him and asked why: he said he needed to sell it from the inventory at his store and was re-listing it with a buy it now price (which he did not give to me). He said it would be up later on Friday night. Well, I'm in my last year of Seminary and at 10 pm was sitting in my Old Testament Exegesis class and monitoring new Ovation actions on eBay (yeah I know...) when during a refresh, this auction appeared; when I saw the buy-it now price, I couldn't believe it but hit the BIN key as fast as I could...I won the auction! 1758-6
This 1758-6 is mint and looks unplayed...it is even nicer than my other 1758-6 which I will be offering for sale to OFC members at a GREAT price...before putting it on the bay. If you are in the market for a wonderful rare 12 string, pm me. The new guitar should be here by the end of the week and I'll post new pic's and details! Pic's of my 1758-6 can be seen in my musicmishka gallery.
Everyone here who followed the original thread on this last spring should know the relationship and history I have with these white 12's: to find two in less than 6 months after looking for 10 years is just so cool.
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Yep, I love the looks of the old white ones when they start to gain a little "color" with age.
Nice grab Mike. Will we be seeing it in Florida? |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by MusicMike:
... I'm in my last year of Seminary and at 10 pm was sitting in my Old Testament Exegesis class and monitoring new Ovation actions on eBay ... Can't decide if I've lost all respect for you, or gained a whole new respect.
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Location: south east Michigan | Nice...
As rare as they are, it's gotta feel good to be able to stock up on your favorite guitar.
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... I'm in my last year of Seminary and at 10 pm was sitting in my Old Testament Exegesis class and monitoring new Ovation actions on eBay ...
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Can't decide if I've lost all respect for you, or gained a whole new respect.
Dave
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | I'd throw some ebony tuner buttons on it. |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Nice grab Mike. Will we be seeing it in Florida? Most defiantly Stephen! I never leave home without my 1758 (and probably the 47 RI or 1868-6 too!)
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Location: Vermont USA | posted by MusicMike
"I'm in my last year of Seminary and at 10 pm was sitting in my Old Testament Exegesis class and monitoring new Ovation actions on eBay"
You can get a revalation of God quicker with an Ovation then you can with Old Testament Exegesis
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Amen to that Bro. Paul!
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Location: Minden, Nebraska | Originally posted by Paulcc1:
posted by MusicMike
You can get a revalation of God quicker with an Ovation then you can with Old Testament Exegesis
Pauly :D
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Location: Vermont USA | Music can move the heart closer to God.
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Nice grab Music! I know how you love this model and how happy you are with the one that you already have. These suit you well.
Hope you enjoy!!! |
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| I almost drove down to Bradenton to get that one..
Nice Grab... you stole it at that price
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Location: Paris/France | The more I look at these white O's, the more I love them...
Congrats Mike!! ;)
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Originally posted by MusicMike:
[QB] Well, I'm in my last year of Seminary and at 10 pm was sitting in my Old Testament Exegesis class and monitoring new Ovation actions on eBay (yeah I know...) when during a refresh, this auction appeared; when I saw the buy-it now price, I couldn't believe it but hit the BIN key as fast as I could...I won the auction! I've always suspected that a number of students have been doing this in my classes as well. Next time I think one of them is getting after it, I'm going to interrupt the class and ask if they are competing against MusicMike on yet another of his guitar finds! |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | :D ;) :rolleyes: |
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Location: Nîmes, south of France | Congrats Mike ! 
If you buy another 1868-6P one day and decide to sell the other, i shall be very interested :D |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | There is one on the bay as we speak...needs a bit of refreshing...that added to the BIN may be too steep for some...but then, seriously, try to find another...it took me 17 years...and then 3 in less than 6 months of which I bought the one I had been searching for! Same for the 1758-6 but a 10 year serach there...worth the wait! I guess folks are starting to let go of some guitars they are not playing...Good time if you are searching...and can live with a few boo-boos or get it fixed at the mothership! I have two going out this week...'69 1115-1 and 1987C-5...1115-1 needs a lot of work...the 87C needs a few bridge finish (moustache)cracks addressed...both will be worth the wait and expense...thanks for the good thoughts everyone...
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Well, it is certainly surprising how things change in life: and this is certainly an example of just that. We are given challenges and scenario's to deal with on a daily basis and the choice we have is how to deal with and handle them.
I received an email last night that the 1758-6 was sold between the closing of the original auction and the relisting auction which I responded to and used the BIN later that night. I got the sellers contact information from eBay and called the shop owner this morning...he was not happy that this had happened and was in the process of refunding my payment. After listening to his explanation, I choose to believe him and just let it go...Last night I went through the whole round of emotions and was, as much as I hate to admit it, angry among other feelings. After a nights sleep (with the wife at work and a sick 7 month old, sleep is such a misnomer...) I arrived at the decision stated above. The old saying "when life hands you lemons, make lemonade" is so true...being angry and vindictive really gains nothing and will not get the guitar so I am just going to be happy with the one I have. I'll send it to the mothership for a little touchup, and be happy that I have what I had been looking for all along...to those who had pm'd me about a possible sale of one of my 1758's, sorry but that is not going to happen at this time...
Thanks for all the good wishes and comments...and when the -6 12 returns, I'll post a pic or two!
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Look at it this way, Mike. If my wife came home from work and found out I had bought another guitar identical to one I already had, I might not be writing this. Your life is good. Enjoy it. |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Point taken.
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | I will say however that she always knows and either approves or not...it’s a joint decision, as is everything we do together concerning finances or purchases. Always works out better that way.
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Same here, although, the approvals are a little weak on her part and I don't remember most of the things she says I agreed with. |
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