dacookster Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I read the thread a few weeks back about 'guitars as investments' and thought it was a wonderful read. So I have to raise this question.....the pricing of some 'vintage' or 'high profile' guitars seem to be very very low these days. A quick check of Craigslist and Ebay show a decreased valuation, in my mind, of many many guitars. Now I'm not an expert in many categories. It seems like Explorers and V's can be had in the 500-750 range, per ebay completed listing. I've been on a hunt for a BC Rich Mockingbird Supreme, and have seen what I deem to be some really impressive prices on these, if you can find one or two. A brand new Koa Supreme went for 1550 on ebay----new those run around $3300, I believe dealer cost is about $1900. But don't quote me. A couple of weeks ago I picked up my first LP, a 90 standard, which, per ebay, goes for around 1800 or so. I got it for considerably less than that. I don't know enough about LP's or PRS's to make a valid judgement, but I've heard there were a couple PRS's that were stupid low in pricing. Of course, those were like 4k, and that's out of my price range. Thoughts, opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I think it is a good time to buy used instruments for those who can afford to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 $1,800 for an old Standard is a rip off. $1,200 - $1,500 is better. Heck, $1,800 will get you a used reissue now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Never argue with Are Nine. He knows this stuff....... Just sayin'..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacookster Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 it's a 90 limited colours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Never argue with Are Nine. Argue all you want. After all, this is the lounge. Isn't that what this place is all about?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Argue all you want. After all' date=' this is the lounge. Isn't that what this place is all about??[/quote'] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I smell a lock down coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacookster Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 hmm....I checked around before I dropped the dime on it, and thought I saw them completed on ebay around 1800 or so. Argument is not my intent here, information is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 ^ next time you plan on buying a used guitar, check forum classifieds. You'd be surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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