NFT: Selling a vintage guitar advice needed...

I sell my gear on Reverb

Tom from LI : 1/18/2018 1:56 pm : link

depending on the value.. Old doesn't always mean collectible you might consider listing it on Reverb after getting an idea of the value.. Also go to Martin message boards. People sell their gear on there all the time.

Stay away from Guitar Center and Sam Ash unless you are desperate for the cash.

Good Luck!

Although

sometimeswrite : 1/18/2018 1:58 pm : link

I'm a saxophone collector, I would use Reverb and Ebay. Reverb you may be able to get more but Ebay has a international market, Ebay has a much larger footprint.

As Tom said

Ross : 1/18/2018 2:01 pm : link

Reverb is good, but I've had the most success selling several acoustics on the Acoustic Guitar Forum (AGF). It's the BBI for Acoustic guitars. You can also try " the unofficial martin guitar forum". I've looked for prewar Martins on there before.

And I might be interested a well. rossww@yahoo.com

RE: Although

Ross : 1/18/2018 2:03 pm : link

In comment 13795451 sometimeswrite said:

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I'm a saxophone collector, I would use Reverb and Ebay. Reverb you may be able to get more but Ebay has a international market, Ebay has a much larger footprint.

Not sure you could sell to an international buyer if it's Brazilian back and sides (I assume most that old ones are) as there are restrictions about shipping these woods out of the US. I'm not sure of the rules, but it's probably not worth the risk.

I have a very good friend who was very close

The 12th Man : 1/18/2018 2:04 pm : link

with Les Paul. Les left him a lot of his guitars. Over the years he has sold some of them I will ask him who he uses. I know he has an excellent connection with Gibson.

What model is the guitar???

Lafferty, Daniel : 1/18/2018 2:09 pm : link

You should call Norman's Rare Guitars in LA for info - I bet they would give you a fair quote.

RE: What model is the guitar???

EricJ : 1/18/2018 2:43 pm : link

In comment 13795473 Lafferty, Daniel said:

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You should call Norman's Rare Guitars in LA for info - I bet they would give you a fair quote.

1927 O-18

I appreciate the responses so far

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Del Shofner : 1/18/2018 4:12 pm : link

For listing, you might also try Mandolin Caf� - they have a separate section for guitars for sale, and it's pretty active.

For appraisal and possible sale on consignment - check out Retrofret, in Brooklyn. You can google their website and see what they're about.

one sold for $4300

Tom from LI : 1/18/2018 4:23 pm : link

on Reverb.
Martin o 18 - ( New Window )

Pics or GTFO?

Lafferty, Daniel : 1/18/2018 4:24 pm : link

maybe?
I am intrigued (and I don't have 5 grand to spend on it!)

RE: Pics or GTFO?

EricJ : 1/18/2018 4:30 pm : link

In comment 13795717 Lafferty, Daniel said:

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maybe?
I am intrigued (and I don't have 5 grand to spend on it!)

I would post a pic but I dont have it online. Unless someone knows how to upload a file here.

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EricJ : 1/18/2018 4:30 pm : link

In comment 13795693 Del Shofner said:

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For listing, you might also try Mandolin Caf� - they have a separate section for guitars for sale, and it's pretty active.

For appraisal and possible sale on consignment - check out Retrofret, in Brooklyn. You can google their website and see what they're about.

Thanks Del, I also have a mandolin from 1930.... so maybe it would be good to contact Mandolin Cafe

Yes. Also, w/r/t your Martin -

Del Shofner : 1/18/2018 4:31 pm : link

check out Retrofrets website and look at the old Martins for sale (there are a bunch) as one metric.

After researching the value,

Gregorio : 1/19/2018 12:44 am : link

I sold my '71 Rickenbacker bass to a vintage dealer. I knew what to expect price wise, and I got a price I could accept. I may have been able to sell it higher had I been more aggressive and pursued a direct sale, but in the end, I was saved the hassle and I was satisfied.

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