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Alex Kleon
 Post subject: BRW Bridge Blanks
PostPosted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 8:47 pm 
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Saw these on ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/OLD-GROWTH-BRAZ ... 2ec22d88b7
Very pretty, but very $$$.

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grumpy
 Post subject: Re: BRW Bridge Blanks
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Really? $100 for 2 bridge blanks? Nuts....

Geeze, I have a few hundred just like that I can no longer use. Since you're in Ontario, I can actually sell you a few if you're interested, Alex. Oh, and for a lot, lot less.... Lemme know!
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I think the people paying that kind of dough for Braz bridge blanks have more money than good sense. Last time I got some from that same gent I got a dozen for$5 a piece. I think I got lucky. Mario's are really nice if you need some.
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I have lots too Alex ......

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Anyone in the US with "too many" who wants to thin the herd?

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Goodin
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That's ridiculous. They are nice but i can't believe the bidding is that high! Kevin I have a bunch I can get rid of. They don't look as nice as these but would be much much cheaper.
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Alex Kleon
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Final bid was $118.48 !

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Well, someone got a really nice looking pair of bridge blanks. But $60 each?! :shock:
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I've got two 5 gallon buckets full of Braz bridge blanks. I don't want to sell any, but at that price??????

I've been wondering, does anyone know why does Darren keeps changing his username on Ebay?

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I've been wondering, does anyone know why does Darren keeps changing his username on Ebay?

I have often wondered the same thing. As an Ebay seller, raising suspicion is something I try to avoid.

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Wow, it looks like it's just wavy grain stump wood. I think people without much knowledge see it and think "wow, it's flame brazilian rosewood, and it must be rare". Silly prices.
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I'd rather slice and bookmatch those for headplates.

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Wow, it looks like it's just wavy grain stump wood.

Exactly. It's pretty, but has way too much runout for me to make a bridge out of it. The bridge acts as a brace. Most luthiers would not even consider using wood like that for an internal brace.

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Hank Mauel
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What's with the "Point of No Return, USA" and "Ships Worldwide" statements in the ad???
Last time I checked, it would be easier to ship a nuclear device internationally than Braz rosewood! wow7-eyes

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Alex Kleon
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Darren is in Northern Washington state. I believe he crosses the border, and does his Canadian shipping by Canada Post. I've bought from him, and the shipping address is in B.C.

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