Paul Shepherd Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I have an Epiphone Black Beauty 3 pick up (black body, gold and ivory trim) and Im looking to sell it. Its in great condition apart from some of the gold plating is worn (but adds to character.) I want to get a rough idea of what its worth and also was wondering if someone could explain the serial number to me which is: 17012382 Any help appreciated. Cheers, P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscog Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 idk how much it would cost, depending on the year and stuff...but according to guitar dater project, your epi traveled through time, lol Your guitar was made in Korea January c.2017 Production Number: 2382 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Nelson Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 idk how much it would cost' date=' depending on the year and stuff...but according to guitar dater project, your epi traveled through time, lol Your guitar was made in Korea January c.2017 Production Number: 2382[/quote'] 2017? wow that must have been left here by time travelers from the future... wanna bet that the serial number is actually I 7012382 and is an Saein-made guitar dating to January of 1997 (or possibly but less likely..or not.. 2007)? Nelson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyushPresley Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 wanna bet that the serial number is actually I 7012382 and is an Saein-made guitar dating to January of 1997 (or possibly but less likely..or not.. 2007)? Nelson That actually makes sense !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjtalon Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Your guitar was made at the Saein Plant, Korea That's the "I " SAEIN made January 1997 Production Number: 2382 Value American......... APX $550-600 with a hard casen if it's in very good condition (other than the character) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Sorry chum.........that guitar is only worth $10 American, but i'll give you $20, AND even pay the shipping<wink> Just kidding.........check e-bay and/or your local shops for current used pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Your guitar was made at the Saein Plant' date=' Korea That's the "I " SAEIN made January 1997 Production Number: 2382 Value American......... APX $550-600 with a hard casen if it's in very good condition (other than the character) [/quote'] your quote is almost factory new price.......you can catch them on sale for $599 current new price is only $695.13 @ GC.... A used hard case, toss in maybe $60 more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjtalon Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 GC GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICE: $695.13 - $799.99 $695 is a blem MF 799.95 $ 599 on sale WEW that's a quite a discount ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Nelson Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Your guitar was made at the Saein Plant' date=' Korea That's the "I " SAEIN made January 1997 Production Number: 2382 Value American......... APX $550-600 with a hard casen if it's in very good condition (other than the character) [/quote'] No kidding...Saein-made.. 1997....imagine that?? $450 tops...what ever that is in Brit Pounds, Euros or Yooper Bucks Mr.Nelson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Yes, $695 is a blemished price, for a NEW guitar with a warranty His guitar is also blemished........as well as used and with no warranty offer him $550 if you want to.........it's not worth it to me psssst...........slap $600 cash in front of the salesman @ GC for one w/a blemish, and watch him rip your hand off taking it..........they work on commission ya know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant7629 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 They usually go for £500 new. Nice guitars. I have the two pickup version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Shepherd Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 I have to be honest, I dont know a great deal so im rather relying on you guys for some good advice. From your helpful feedback, Im getting the feeling that I should be selling this for between £300-£500? I took it into a guitar shop and they told me they reckoned I would get no more than £280 because you can buy a brand new Gibson for £380-£400. Im led to believe that mine is of a limited edition and I cant find another one with the same vibrato ( dont know if this makes a difference) The closest I can find to the same style is here: here: However it obviously says Epiphone and its gold to match the rest of the trim. Can anyone suggest a good website (preferable UK) that I could sell my guitar on OR a good company thats not going to rip me off who would buy it. I dont want to advertise my guitar on here because I dont think this is the place for selling/buying However you guys all seem to know your stuff so any help would be amazing. Cheers. Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjtalon Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 >However you guys all seem to know your stuff so any help would be amazing< Not me apparently but you know what they say P.T. Barnum said........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Shepherd Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Your feedback is very helpful however your in the States and Im in the UK so you cant really help me with the best way to sell my guitar here in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan1281734120 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 To be honest, I dont think Epiphone guitars hold their value compaired to the Gibson models. I think you would get around £300 - £450 for it (including the case) as you can get them brand new for around the £500 mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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