Hello, World!

I'm offering a like-new Graphite Stick for sale. In order to avoid confusion, or duplicate ads or fake ads made by other people, I am offering the Stick on an Auction through Ricardo.ch (Swiss eBay equivalent).

I am willing to do a direct sale through here on two conditions:
1. There are no bids on Ricardo. If there is at least one bid, I am bound to sell the item to the highest (or only) bidder.
2. I will take the auction down only after the payment has cleared.

Here is the link: https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/chapman-stick-graphite-10-string-with-midi-1204682482/











Cheers,
Walter

P.S. If you need more details or want more pictures, just ask!

Here's some additional info based on some requests:

Serial number: 58XX

History: Ordered on 2012 and received in 2013. Barely played due to lack of time, therefore like new.

Current tuning: Classic 10-string stick 5+5 tuning.

String gauge: Light gauge.

MELODY
1. 0.008 D
2. 0.009 A
3. 0.011 E
4. 0.014 B
5. 0.022 F#

BASS
6. 0.106 C
7. 0.065 G
8. 0.040 D
9. 0.022 A
10. 0.013 E

Hello everyone,

I don't know if it's just me, but some of my messages seem to get stuck in my outbox folder...

For privacy reasons and arranging particular details, I like using direct messages. But in case I don't reply in the proper time (1-2 days) please don't think that I am ignoring you, just drop me a line here like "Did you read my message?" or something like that, and I will let you know if I didn't have time or if my message is stuck.

Cheers

Hello everyone,

Just to let you know that we are on the last 24hrs of the auction. Feel free to make a bid anytime or to send me a PM if you are interested in a direct purchase.

Cheers

Hello everyone,

Since the first run of the auction ended with no bids, I am offering an option for direct purchase:

- Start bidding price with FREE shipping.

The initial bid has a price of 4190CHF, given that the exchange rate is 1:1.01, you could say that is close to 4250USD.

Cheers,
Walt

P.S. If you buy through Ricardo.ch, the shipping is organized and paid for by the buyer.

Needless to say, I'll say it anyway...

A brand new stick with a similar configuration costs about $3600 plus shipping and taxes. (plus waiting time)

I say "similar" because GRAPHITE is no longer available, the PASV4 is sold out, and as I can see today that MIDI is no longer available(?), meaning that this exact model cannot be ordered anymore. All other features such as flaps nut, 3D bridge, truss-rod, and 36-in scale with X-fret, are built into this model.

Therefore, I think that my price is FAIR.

It has come to my attention that some swiss sites block some IPs...

Could someone confirm whether you can(not) see the ad from Ricardo?

https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/chapman-stick-graphite-10-string-with-midi-1204682482/

Just a yes/no + Country would be very helpful.

Scotland: No

(ISP: VirginMedia, in case that helps)

It works fine in Sweden.

A friend just told me that it also works in Finland.

Let's see if someone from the Americas can confirm that it works there or not.