elliot110 Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Hi I've seen an ES-335 i'm interested in purchasing but it does not include the Certificate of Authenticity. Should I get it or not as the guitar itself is all original and in mint condition with the case but does not have the paperwork. Would like some thoughts on this please. Is it important to have that too with the guitar from a players perspective or only if you are selling it to a collector? Thanks Elliot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonful Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Well, it is one way to help validate its authentic. If you are buying from an Gibson authorized dealer, they wouldn't risk selling you a fake for fear of what Gibson would do if they found out. If I was sure the guitar in question was the real deal and I really like the guitar, it wouldn't be a show stopper, but I would probably be willing to pay less for it than one that had the COA. I'm always amazed how many people actually manage to hang onto all the stuff that comes with a new guitar. I'm pretty good about it, but not 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyl51 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 What year is it and how much are they asking for it? jim in Maine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliot110 Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 What year is it and how much are they asking for it? jim in Maine 2011, £1600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHenry Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Elliot, talk to the guys here: http://www.rainbowmusic.co.uk/shop/page/1?shop_param= You may be surprised at the deal they will do for you on a new one, it may only cost you a couple of hundred quid extra. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliot110 Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Elliot, talk to the guys here: http://www.rainbowmusic.co.uk/shop/page/1?shop_param= You may be surprised at the deal they will do for you on a new one, it may only cost you a couple of hundred quid extra. Ian. Hi Ian, thanks will have a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHenry Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Hi Ian, thanks will have a look. Have a word with them Elliot, they are good blokes, they did a good deal for me. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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