Does Memphis built ES-335 from 2008 come with COA?

[Megaman2000]

Hi,

Looking to buy a used ES-335 and came across one from 2008 in 60's Cherry. However, the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) that the seller had in the case had an other Serial Number than the one on the guitar.

The seller (probably rightfully so) claims that the person he bought the guitar from probably put the guitar in the wrong case and that case had the COA which belonged to another guitar (another ES-335 supposedly).

So my questions are:

Does ES-335 DOT built in Memphis 2008 come with COA?
If so, how much does not having the COA affect the resale value?

Many thanks!

[Twang Gang]

If the guitar is in good shape, plays well and sounds good I don't think a COA would affect the value.  I know it wouldn't make any difference to me if I were considering the purchase.  Not really sure if COAs were a thing from Memphis built guitars in 2008.

[Wmachine]

Agree that it *shouldn't* affect the value, but to have the "authenticity", I would email Gibson with the serial number.  They will tell you exactly what is.  Keep a copy of that with the guitar.  Problem solved.