Nic Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I haven't sold a guitar in 30 years and need to sell a PRS Custom 22. It's listed on Craig's List in my local area, but so far (three days) there hasn't been any nibbles. Does it make sense to try selling it in other parts of the country? I would try e-bay but since I have no history I doubt that anyone will bid on it. Is that an accurate assumption? What other ways are there to sell a guitar? I ned the money so I can buy more Epis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafaelh Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I've sold a lot of gear on consignment through a friends shop. Slow some times and local, but another option to combine with your craiglist I think. Anyhow I'm to lazy to deal with shipping and rarely in a hurry anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Strum Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 There are a few ways of selling. As you already are doing - Craigslist. I wouldn't get discouraged since it's only been three days. I've sold four or five on eBay, but the last transaction turned sour more a result of eBay and their charges. I've also sold them on forums and at work, so the options are plentiful. The advantage with eBay, broader market, disadvantage - you have no idea of who you are dealing with. Questions you can ask yourself right now - is the current Craiglists written correctly, provide enough information, is the item priced at a fair market value? Who or where can I get word out that the guitar is for sale? Let people know it's for sale, they might not be the one that buys it, but they may just mention it to a potential buyer you would have never been able to reach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I'd also go to the PRS forum (if there is one). Some forums have a "for sale" section, and someone may be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Nic, Break it onstage...autograph it ...and sell it to a collector? Craigslist has worked for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansmitchell Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 To me. No seriously, I'd say, if you're willing to ship, put up an ebay auction and link to it on a BUNCH of guitar forums. You'll get bids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I buy and sell guitars on Craigslist daily, at least 5 transactions a week. I don't ship and it's cash only. a little patience and you'll do well on CL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Nic, selling a high-end guitar, with an asking price of $1950, is going to be more difficult and probably take longer than something cheaper. Because Craigslist is free, I think a lot of its users aren't in that market. You'll want to market the guitar as broadly as possible. You can advertise on eBay and simply hope for the best; placement of the ad itself doesn't cost much. And a local might see the eBay ad and come see it in person. Edit: You need the broadest audience, like selling a house. Ever notice how FSBOs usually end up getting listed with an agent who can put the house on the MLS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I buy and sell guitars on Craigslist daily' date=' at least 5 transactions a week. I don't ship and it's cash only. a little patience and you'll do well on CL.[/quote'] But isn't Austin a MUCH hotter market for guitars than most? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 But isn't Austin a MUCH hotter market for guitars than most? Well, there is that. Seriously, this place is a guitarist/live music hot spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woko Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I would recommend e-bay I buy and sell all the time and have picked up a couple of bargains! But beware put your reserve at the lowest price you want on two occasions I have picked up top end guitars for daft money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ef_in_fla Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Depends on how soon you need it gone. Ebay is best if you want it sold quick. CL can be easier because you don't have to ship, but you run the risk of showing it to tire kickers who may not pony up the dough. Nice axe, you can get a lot of Epi's for $1950. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Killmore Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 If you use ebay make sure you know how much it will cost to ship it to the farthest point of the country from where you are. I got burned once quoting a shipping price of $40. It cost me $65 to ship. I had to eat the $25. Nobodys fault but mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansmitchell Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 If you use ebay make sure you know how much it will cost to ship it to the farthest point of the country from where you are. I got burned once quoting a shipping price of $40. It cost me $65 to ship. I had to eat the $25. Nobodys fault but mine. Cost me 15 bucks to ship a guitar from here to california. I think most ebay shippers rip you off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Cost me 15 bucks to ship a guitar from here to california.I think most ebay shippers rip you off I don't know where "here" is but that seems pretty cheap. Who was the carrier? Cost me 50 bucks to ship my Dot in the case (about 25 pounds total) from eastern Oregon to Nashville via FedX. I do agree that most eBay sellers overcharge for "shipping" but then again, so do a lot of online stores, in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ef_in_fla Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I think DHL is pretty reasonable these days, more so than FedX or UPS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suicidehummer Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Put it on your lawn with a FOR SALE sign on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I think DHL is pretty reasonable these days' date=' more so than FedX or UPS.[/quote'] They're all within a couple bucks of each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Put it on your lawn with a FOR SALE sign on it. That's what you do when you want somebody to steal it. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roswell Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 That's what you do when you want somebody to steal it.Then you just put FREE on it and it'll never leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Then you just put FREE on it and it'll never leave. Good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Then you just put FREE on it and it'll never leave.My dad put a three-legged picnic table (it was supposed to have four) on the side of the road, with a "free" sign, and it was gone in two days. And the house is on the least-travelled road in the smallest town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roswell Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 My dad put a three-legged picnic table (it was supposed to have four) on the side of the road' date=' with a "free" sign, and it was gone in two days. And the house is on the least-travelled road in the smallest town.[/quote']May be different clientele for guitars and tripod-tables? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill V Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 As was mentioned already, you can try other guitar forums. The Hamer Fanclub forum, which is not a corporately owned website, has a Buy/Sell Section and lots of members. There's no problem offering a non-Hamer guitar there. Here's the link. http://www.hamerfanclub.com/forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suicidehummer Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Then you just put FREE on it and it'll never leave. Hah, because everything that's free is free for a reason! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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