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Conference napalm::guitar

Title:	GUITARnotes - Where Every Note has Emotion
Notice:	Discussion of the finer stringed instruments
Moderator:	KDX200::COOPER

Created:	Thu Aug 14 1986
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	3280
Total number of notes:	61432

2169.0. "Advice on selling a Guitar" by XANADU::GANAPATHI () Mon Apr 22 1991 11:59

Hi,

I'm in this conference for the first time, so if this is the wrong kind of 
posting, I offer my apologies. But, I need help.

I have custody of a guitar from a friend who had to  go back home (India) after 
finishing his assignment here, and wanted me to try and sell his guitar for him.
Now, I'm very green about guitars, and hence this note.

The guitar is a YAMAHA, G-55A, classical, bought in January 1990 from Hampshire
Music Co. in Nashua. It was rarely used, almost new, and has a softshell case.
What might be its  resale value? He paid $100 for it including the case. I'd 
like  to get your opinions and offers. I'd like to get a fair price for my 
friend.

Thanks for your help,

Jay

PS: It is available for inspection at my place in Nashua.

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2169.1 RUNTUF::PELKEY YOIKES and AWAY!!! Mon Apr 22 1991 14:28 15

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2169.1		RUNTUF::PELKEY	YOIKES and AWAY!!!	`Mon Apr 22 1991 14:28`	15
	There's two ways I'd approach this. If it's in real good shape (read-- LIKE NEW) than I'd try to sell it for around 25% less then what I paid.. So, $75.00 ... Another approach would be to look at some of the local circulars (like the "Want Ad")and see what other people are asking for this guitar in various conditions. You may find that you could start it at $125 and take $100.. your friend has lost nothing. Hampshire music gives pretty good deals sometimes, so you may find that $75.00 would be a dead give away. (Of course you could always give it a shot for $100.00 and see what kind of counter offers you scare up.)

There's two ways I'd approach this.

If it's in real good shape (read-- LIKE NEW) than I'd try to sell it
for around 25% less then what I paid..  So, $75.00 ...

Another approach would be to look at some of the local  circulars 
(like the "Want Ad")and see what other people are asking for this 
guitar in various conditions.  You may find that you could start it 
at $125 and take $100..  your friend has lost nothing.

Hampshire music gives pretty good deals *sometimes*, so you may find
that $75.00 would be a dead give away.  (Of course you could always
give it a shot for $100.00 and see what kind of counter offers you
scare up.)