I don't think this is cool at all

[rainbow21]

Without giving me a "lowball" estimate, what would a used Romero uke of this caliber actually be worth?

Here is one (about $2800):

Pepe Romero Custom "Grand Reserve" Tenor Ukulele, Spruce top and Rosewood body 2020 | Reverb

Custom tenor ukulele by acclaimed guitar and ukulele builder Pepe RomeroSpruce top and stunning rosewood body. Not to be mistaken for one of the Romero factory built models this is 100% custom built by the man himself.Condition is excellent with virtually no marks from playing. Just one small and...

reverb.com

This or a similar model originally $2995 at TUS

 

[Arik]

I think it would just take one to say "oh sorry, we don't have stock available for you right now", and the dominos start falling until the whole house of cards comes down. Heck, maybe he's even anticipating that, given the name change and expansion to guitars etc. Or maybe that's all just wishful thinking.

Ya I would. Especially with all the smack he was talking and how shady he is. TC needs them not the other way around. He really shouldn't be biting the hand that feeds him, or really the people that have create the world that he trying to profit off of.

I think he puts in giant orders with all the builders because he is always getting a ton of ukes from the high-end brands. More than the other vendors. Not sure how that all works with him getting giant orders and the inventory just sits there.

 

[mitchchang]

I think it would just take one to say "oh sorry, we don't have stock available for you right now", and the dominos start falling until the whole house of cards comes down. Heck, maybe he's even anticipating that, given the name change and expansion to guitars etc. Or maybe that's all just wishful thinking.

None of them don't know ULTP=Terry Carter. But Mr "Rock Like The Pros" knows he couldn't switch over to guitars and compete with Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Elderly, etc

 

[genyukulele]

TUS folks definitely know what Terry's been up to. Think his cult followers (including bedfellow Pepe) will care? Probably not.
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Hahahahahahahahahhahahahahahha, this is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wonder if he’s even noticed yet!

 

[ploverwing]

How come nobody reviews his business practises it’s odd.

It is odd. I've never done business with him, and I daresay that's the case for many that have commented in this thread, and I think it's kind of dishonest to provide feedback to a business about their business practices when you've not actually dealt with them in person. But this thread is certainly full of opinions, mine included, that his practices seem suspect (at best) and outright dishonest and misleading/fraudulent (at worst).

 

[kerneltime]

It is odd. I've never done business with him, and I daresay that's the case for many that have commented in this thread, and I think it's kind of dishonest to provide feedback to a business about their business practices when you've not actually dealt with them in person. But this thread is certainly full of opinions, mine included, that his practices seem suspect (at best) and outright dishonest and misleading/fraudulent (at worst).

If someone can show hard evidence that the business is dubious it is ok to raise it without actually doing business, as the nature of the business would be bad to begin with.

 

[necessaryrooster]

Without giving me a "lowball" estimate, what would a used Romero uke of this caliber actually be worth?

I talked to TUS about selling a uke on consignment with them--they told me the standard they do is 30% off the original price for a used uke (and then adjust based on the condition of the instrument). I imagine if it was something super rare/in demand (like a Moore Bettah) it could swing the other way, but for this uke I'd imagine it'd probably go for $2300-$2800 used in mint condition. $2300 is 30% of the original purchase price but I imagine they also adjust for inflation/current market values when selling an older uke, which is why I gave a range.

 

[necessaryrooster]

Good grief. That’s a very unprofessional response. I find it particularly upsetting that he disclosed what the buyer asked for in a refund.

Curious (and disappointing) that he seems to have personal and professional relations with some reputable names in the community. I wonder if that will change. I certainly wouldn’t want my brand associated with this kind of business.

I contacted Koaloha about this situation when it happened; had a lovely chat with one of their managers on the phone. Terry had relisted the damaged uke on his website (with no mention of the damage), and after I talked to Koaloha the listing disappeared. I'm kinda surprised he didn't delete that forum post honestly. This probably comes as no surprise, but the Koaloha manager was nothing but professional when I spoke to him.

 

[uketorik]

I was researching on Rebel's Double Creme soprano and noticed ULTP's writeup about the uke sounds awfully familiar. That's when I remembered reading a very similar writeup from the Southern Ukulele Store. Looks like our friend is not only lifting content from TUS, but from SUS as well. Wonders never cease!

Rebel Double Creme Soprano Ukulele Mango "Halliday" Satin Finish - Terry Carter Music Store

Rebel Double Creme Soprano Ukulele Mango "Halliday" Satin Finish The Rebel Solid Mango Soprano Double Creme has the same beautiful, sweet sound with some really smooth highs and a nice responsive bass when you hit the open C strings as the Creme Brulee but with a more traditional thickness body...

terrycartermusicstore.com

The Rebel Double Creme Soprano Solid Mango with gigbag #1

The Rebel Double Creme Soprano Solid Mango with gigbag #1

www.southernukulelestore.co.uk

 

[rainbow21]

I was researching on Rebel's Double Creme soprano and noticed ULTP's writeup about the uke sounds awfully familiar. That's when I remembered reading a very similar writeup from the Southern Ukulele Store. Looks like our friend is not only lifting content from TUS, but from SUS as well. Wonders never cease!

Rebel Double Creme Soprano Ukulele Mango "Halliday" Satin Finish - Terry Carter Music Store

Rebel Double Creme Soprano Ukulele Mango "Halliday" Satin Finish The Rebel Solid Mango Soprano Double Creme has the same beautiful, sweet sound with some really smooth highs and a nice responsive bass when you hit the open C strings as the Creme Brulee but with a more traditional thickness body...

terrycartermusicstore.com

The Rebel Double Creme Soprano Solid Mango with gigbag #1

The Rebel Double Creme Soprano Solid Mango with gigbag #1

www.southernukulelestore.co.uk

Send a note to Alex at SUS demanding that he stop stealing content from ULTP and see what happens...

 

[badhabits]

so are those stupid names even original???

 

[rainbow21]

so are those stupid names even original???

They should be. I don't think there are many other sellers out there naming every ukulele they sell for an upcharge to copy from.

 

[uketorik]

Send a note to Alex at SUS demanding that he stop stealing content from ULTP and see what happens…

Yes I’m planning to do just that! 😊

 

[uketorik]

so are those stupid names even original???

Lol I think he probably got those from some random name generator website like this https://www.behindthename.com/random/

 

[Arik]

I was researching on Rebel's Double Creme soprano and noticed ULTP's writeup about the uke sounds awfully familiar. That's when I remembered reading a very similar writeup from the Southern Ukulele Store. Looks like our friend is not only lifting content from TUS, but from SUS as well. Wonders never cease!

Rebel Double Creme Soprano Ukulele Mango "Halliday" Satin Finish - Terry Carter Music Store

Rebel Double Creme Soprano Ukulele Mango "Halliday" Satin Finish The Rebel Solid Mango Soprano Double Creme has the same beautiful, sweet sound with some really smooth highs and a nice responsive bass when you hit the open C strings as the Creme Brulee but with a more traditional thickness body...

terrycartermusicstore.com

The Rebel Double Creme Soprano Solid Mango with gigbag #1

The Rebel Double Creme Soprano Solid Mango with gigbag #1

www.southernukulelestore.co.uk

Jeez this guy is so sleazy. He steals uke descriptions and sound sample videos from other retailers. This is really bewildering. What is going on in this man's head???

 

[uketorik]

Jeez this guy is so sleazy. He steals uke descriptions and sound sample videos from other retailers. This is really bewildering. What is going on in this man's head???

Minimum effort, maximum profit

 

[Kenn2018]

Minimum effort, maximum profit

Time is money. And TC seems to be spread pretty thin.

I don't know what descriptions of the uke were provided by the mfg. Dealers repeat most of that in their listings.
You can often tell if the mfg's boilerplate was expanded upon by the seller. Or created from scratch. Usually a little of both.

I had looked into buying an ukulele two or three times from ULTP. I was repulsed by what I saw, but went back a few months later thinking he might have cleaned up his act. Nope.

This guy's riding on the popularity of his YT videos and podcasts.

I did not have to actually deal with him or his company to know that I did not like his business practices or that I would never buy from him.

CONFESSION: I did look at some of his instruction books on Amazon's Kindle Unlimited to see what they were about. They are so, so. But some don't mention in the descriptions that they are actually the companion books to TCs online lessons.

 

[uketorik]

Send a note to Alex at SUS demanding that he stop stealing content from ULTP and see what happens...

I’ve just dropped a note to the SUS folks to let them know about this.

 

[uketorik]

Time is money. And TC seems to be spread pretty thin.

I don't know what descriptions of the uke were provided by the mfg. Dealers repeat most of that in their listings.
You can often tell if the mfg's boilerplate was expanded upon by the seller. Or created from scratch. Usually a little of both.

I had looked into buying an ukulele two or three times from ULTP. I was repulsed by what I saw, but went back a few months later thinking he might have cleaned up his act. Nope.

This guy's riding on the popularity of his YT videos and podcasts.

I did not have to actually deal with him or his company to know that I did not like his business practices or that I would never buy from him.

CONFESSION: I did look at some of his instruction books on Amazon's Kindle Unlimited to see what they were about. They are so, so. But some don't mention in the descriptions that they are actually the companion books to TCs online lessons.

Rebel doesn’t have a boilerplate description for the Double Creme soprano, just a list of the specifications.

When doing my research, I probably read every single product description from all the dealers that are selling or have sold the uke. Every description is unique and different, except for the ones from SUS and ULTP.

I can tell that folks like SUS and World of Ukes took the effort and time to write their own detailed (and rather lengthy) product description for every uke that they sell, because it reads more like someone’s personal feelings about the uke rather than some corporate spiel.

I appreciate and enjoy reading these personalised descriptions, so it’s especially galling when someone decides to just swipe it for their own use.

 

[Arik]

Rebel doesn’t have a boilerplate description for the Double Creme soprano, just a list of the specifications.

When doing my research, I probably read every single product description from all the dealers that are selling or have sold the uke. Every description is unique and different, except for the ones from SUS and ULTP.

I can tell that folks like SUS and World of Ukes took the effort and time to write their own detailed (and rather lengthy) product description for every uke that they sell, because it reads more like someone’s personal feelings about the uke rather than some corporate spiel.

I appreciate and enjoy reading these personalised descriptions, so it’s especially galling when someone decides to just swipe it for their own use.

I agree with the personalized descriptions from the vendors. SUS/WOU has a certain way they describe ukes (sound, feel, looks, etc). Not sure if it's because they are brits but they really expressive with their descriptions and use cool analogies. Which I think is really awesome. When you read, "You will find yourself playing open chords like C and F..." I envision Alex explaining how he feels about the uke.

Not #1. He normally has some fast-talking car salesman schtick.