<r>Thanks, Polyal.<br/>
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I'm pleased enough with the result (and how surprisingly easy it was to achieve), although it isn't as good in real life as it appears in these photos; the 'stipple' isn't as pronounced on the repair and it means that the spray paint finish is shinier on there than the ...

<r>True to their word, the cheque has arrived. True to my word, I've continued to use them - 4 times in the last month (clearing out my stuff, I sold 2 wee amps, one guitar and a set of alloy wheels... <E>:rolleyes:</E> )<br/>
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Finally tackled the repair. First thing I noticed, when I ...

Ha ha - you are absolutely right, of course .

<r>Thanks, gents <E>:D</E> <br/>
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It's a shame that the black vinyl finish that Roland uses isn't available separately, as that would make life a lot easier (apparently it's bonded to the board in manufacture).<br/>
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If I can find a near match, that's what I'll use after repairing and ...

<t>The lady dealing with the claim came back from her week’s holiday... And, to her credit, has settled for the amount I was asking for.<br/>
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I had valued the amp as personally now being worth £50 to me, so was asking for the balance of £64. They’ve agreed to that.<br/>
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I will repair the ...

Cheers, Polyal.

That's not too bad.

It was one of the solutions suggested by the pro instrument repairer too - patch up the crack below and then fit a trim.

Thanks.

Hmmm, tasty...

<r>Thanks, Polyal.<br/>
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That does seem to be the best bet. Realistically, probably my <I><s>[i]</s>only<e>[/i]</e></I> bet.<br/>
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(Obviously it ain't a "£250 amp";- it can only be compared to the typical £114 asking price for a good 2nd-hand one; that is price they tend to go for - I've ...

<r>Hi Polyal.<br/>
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I have written the courier giving them the two options outlined above, but of <I><s>[i]</s>course<e>[/i]</e></I> I would welcome your opinion, <I><s>[i]</s>whatever<e>[/i]</e></I> it is - supportive of my actions or not. Agreeing with my value or not. <br/>
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That's why ...

<r>Hi Polyal.<br/>
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The 'full' value is the £114 I paid plus the £12.23 it cost to courier, which includes the added insurance. So £126.23 in all. <br/>
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That would be my preferred outcome as I could then go out and obtain the perfect amp I sought in the first place - there's a steady ...

<r>Hi James. Thanks for your thoughts.<br/>
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I've now given the couriers the two options I can accept, since a repair is not cost-effective. One is to compensate me for the <I><s>[i]</s>full<e>[/i]</e></I> value of the amp <I><s>[i]</s>and<e>[/i]</e></I> their carriage charge, so that I am not ...

<r>Thanks again, Polyal.<br/>
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Yes, my inclination - for a quick resolution - is to settle for some compensation for its diminution in value.<br/>
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I think I have enough info now to give them.<br/>
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If anyone else would like to offer their opinions of what it would be 'worth' to them ...

<r>Hi polyal.<br/>
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Many thanks for your thoughts.<br/>
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In many ways I agree with you - I'd carefully chosen an immaculate example as that is what was after. The <I><s>[i]</s>only<e>[/i]</e></I> way I can get that now is by starting again. <br/>
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There's a problem with doing that ...

<r>Hi everyone.<br/>
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I've just bought an absolutely immaculate, little-used, Roland Cube 80X amp for £114 - pretty pleased with that. I'd chosen it carefully due to its condition and light use.<br/>
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Unfortunately, the courier delivering it also had their input; during transit, it was ...