Ian, Leveller - I've been looking to sell my Lowden (O25, 2001 vintage, good condition) and I spoke to Seamus at Vintage Guitars in Norwich (Lowden specialists - Seamus was with Lowden Guitar Co. when they were at Newtownards, I believe) and he advised me that Newtownards-built S/H Lowdens (the ones with 'boiled-sweetie' amber tuner buttons) in good condition will fetch around £1,100 nowadays, maybe £1,200 if Exc++. Appearently the S/H market has been rather badly affected by the new ones from the Downpatrick workshop, with the 'dolphin' bracing.

At least that's what he said. And you're right about new prices - £2k+ upwards.