davidl Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I was with a friend at a cottage last week having a bunch of beer and playing guitar and my buddy offered me his American Standard Deluxe Tele for $500.cdn. This guitar is about 10 years old and doesn't have a mark on it. They retail for around $1600. He wants to "upgrade " to a re-issue. I couldn't do it. He would have been ripping himself off terribly and I could never do that to someone let alone a friend. If it turns out he is willing to let it go cheaply to someone else, then I'll scoop it up. Darn I'm a good guy. A good guy without a Tele. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 . That's what friends are for. He needs someone to take it off his hands quick so he can satisfy his GAS for an RI. You should be a really good friend and lay those five bills in his hand so he can complete his deal. He would be forever grateful. Well . . . . . . it sure sounds good . . . . . B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowdiddley Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Go get that Tele Dave, if he has sellers remorse then you can sell it back to him for the same price! If he doesn't have the remorse you made one heck of a deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidl Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 I'll be seeing him again either tonight or Sunday. I'll feel out the situation and keep some cash in my pocket just in case. I still can't see paying only $500 for it though. Just doesn't sit right. If I do get it for $500, I'll do something to make up the difference. Maybe keep his bassboat fueled up for a weekend or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Owl Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Something isn't worth having if you can't appreciate it due to how you acquired it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Are you aware of?: - Ebay fees - Paypal fees - Hassle of shipping - The trolls that show up and low ball offers on craigslist or other local selling options I bet it would be very convenient for him to simply sell you the guitar even if the price seems so low, if you consider all the hassles above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnastynebr Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Its probably a fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidl Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 Its probably a fake. No, I'm pretty sure it is a guitar but it doesn't look anything like a Les Paul. You may be on to something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 . Taking a look at the fleaBay completed listings (sold in green) - http://completed.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=american+standard+telecaster&_in_kw=1&_ex_kw=&_sacat=See-All-Categories&_okw=american+standard+telecaster&_oexkw=&_adv=1&LH_Complete=1&_udlo=&_udhi=&_samilow=&_samihi=&_sadis=200&_fpos=Zip+code&_fsct=&LH_SALE_CURRENCY=0&_sop=12&_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_rdc=1 $500 isn't that low. I saw a 2000 that went for $445. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpo Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I'll be seeing him again either tonight or Sunday. Run don't walk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpo Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 . Taking a look at the fleaBay completed listings (sold in green) - http://completed.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=american+standard+telecaster&_in_kw=1&_ex_kw=&_sacat=See-All-Categories&_okw=american+standard+telecaster&_oexkw=&_adv=1&LH_Complete=1&_udlo=&_udhi=&_samilow=&_samihi=&_sadis=200&_fpos=Zip+code&_fsct=&LH_SALE_CURRENCY=0&_sop=12&_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_rdc=1 $500 isn't that low. I saw a 2000 that went for $445. I don't see anything cheaper than $898 on what's for sale right now and that's a modded 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidl Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 . Taking a look at the fleaBay completed listings (sold in green) - http://completed.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=american+standard+telecaster&_in_kw=1&_ex_kw=&_sacat=See-All-Categories&_okw=american+standard+telecaster&_oexkw=&_adv=1&LH_Complete=1&_udlo=&_udhi=&_samilow=&_samihi=&_sadis=200&_fpos=Zip+code&_fsct=&LH_SALE_CURRENCY=0&_sop=12&_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_rdc=1 $500 isn't that low. I saw a 2000 that went for $445. You're making me feel a little less guilty BigK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Hello Music had them once for $600.00 NEW..............Buy it..... Call him on your TELE or EpiPHONE and say you'll take it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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