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[Closed] Second hand guitar prices - wife in shop!

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and she's fallen in love with a Martin. They seem to be very tight on controlling RRPs, they're £539 [u]everywhere[/u] online.

Even if they do hold their value [u]really[/u] well, £499 seems high for s/h. Mint apart from a small scrape.

Any ideas on what would be a sensible offer?

Thanks!


 
Posted : 19/06/2014 4:35 pm
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So not mint then.

That will be the HPL model I would imagine? It's nice granted, but she could do way better for that kind of money. I nearly bought one until I picked up a Faith Naked Neptune... saved £200.


 
Posted : 19/06/2014 4:38 pm
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No, not mint! Missed the smiley.

000X1EA - Lots of really positive reviews, including from her, most importantly, so I'm sure it's good for the RRP. She's paused for the moment anyway. Cheers!


 
Posted : 19/06/2014 4:54 pm
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Martins are expensive but hold their value well. If she's serious and is likely to play for years then she should hold out/save up for a solid back and sides.


 
Posted : 19/06/2014 5:32 pm
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Well she didn't hold out, it's now at home. It does sound lovely.

The shop guy threw in a bunch of stuff, took £20 off, then this guy put another £30 on the counter because he wanted her to have it! Most bizarre buying experience she's had!


 
Posted : 19/06/2014 6:02 pm
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Niiiice, wrong guitar but niiiice. 😆


 
Posted : 19/06/2014 6:05 pm
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why wrong?

the uke or the Martin?


 
Posted : 19/06/2014 6:09 pm
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Da uke, blooming noisy little things 😆


 
Posted : 19/06/2014 6:09 pm
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That's alright then!


 
Posted : 19/06/2014 6:12 pm
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Couldn't you wang a Banjo ?? 😆

Hope you enjoy your Martin, niiiice guitars them.

Influences ??


 
Posted : 19/06/2014 6:29 pm
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Thomann (Germany) http://www.thomann.de/gb/index.html used to do good deals on Martins, it might be worth having a look.

I'd expect to get at least 10% off a new guitar if paying cash, so that's too much for a shop soiled one. I'd expect more like £425-450.

Worth trawling the online classifieds like GuitarMart and TheFretboard for s/h stuff...you can own some really nice instruments for next to no money if you buy right.


 
Posted : 19/06/2014 6:50 pm

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