I want to sell some instruments

10 Feb 04 - 06:13 AM (#1113143)
Subject: I want to sell some instruments
From: Partridge

I need to sell my guitar (seagull) and my melodeon (honer DG).
Any ideas how to go about it?

cheers

Pat x

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10 Feb 04 - 06:25 AM (#1113149)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: GUEST, Hamish, no cookie

Well, you could start by telling us which continent you're on and the vague price you're looking for...

...and then you could try Loot! or E-Bay...

...which are also good sources for figuring out vague price you're looking for (see above)

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10 Feb 04 - 06:32 AM (#1113154)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: breezy

bring the seagull over to St Albans tonight

Guitar I'll bid £10

Melodeon: You give me £10 to take it it away

see you at



The King Harry Pub where El Greko and I will be playing

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10 Feb 04 - 06:42 AM (#1113164)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: Partridge

I'm in the UK
The seagull cost me £380.00 from new. The melodeon was about £350.00 and was also new. Both are in very good condition. I've never used e-bay and am a bit wary of it.

thanks breezy, but no thanks! - say hello to El Grecko for me

Pat x

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10 Feb 04 - 07:24 AM (#1113182)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: breezy

£20,then

its a massed produced number, retail has a 33% markup, made in the far east.

My shops dont sell em so whose stocking them?

will you take £190 if offered?

this does include a hard case I presume.

P M me if you like ,for a laugh.

Dont Seagulls make a mess?

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10 Feb 04 - 07:32 AM (#1113188)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: Dave of Mawkin

Sorry to sound like a boffin, but Seagull's are not mass produced tosh,they are handcrafted in Canada by the same people that make Simon & Patrick,Art and Lutherie and Norman.
They have either Honduras Spruce Tops or Spruce Maple Tops, with Cedar Backs and Sides, very nice guitars, if its an electro acoustic it usually has b'band pickups with a 3 band EQ.When brought new they have gig bags/foam cases.Fantastic guitars, no idea why someone would want to sell it.

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10 Feb 04 - 07:57 AM (#1113200)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: GUEST,Strollin' Johnny

To buy a Lowden/Martin/Taylor/Fylde/Santa Cruz/Collings/Froggy Bottom/Larrivee/Brook................need I go on, the list is endless?
JB :0)

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10 Feb 04 - 08:01 AM (#1113204)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: breezy

Cheers dave the 'boff'

I knew that.



So now we have to find out the model

Partridge!!!

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10 Feb 04 - 08:17 AM (#1113220)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: Partridge

I'm at work at the moment, so don't have access to the guitar. I will post the model tomorrow.

Why would someone sell such a beautiful guitar? I'm stoney broke - not a lot of choice!

Pat x

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10 Feb 04 - 08:32 AM (#1113231)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: EBarnacle

Don't sell! You will find a way to muddle through. Once the instrument is gone, all that's left is money and that goes quickly. Ars longa, vita brevis.

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10 Feb 04 - 08:37 AM (#1113235)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: breezy

wise words

unless its a bad model

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10 Feb 04 - 08:43 AM (#1113249)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: Partridge

I can't muddle through, I have no money, I must eat and I have bills to pay - its as simple as that. And I don't think Seagull make a bad model. Any way I don't play often enough, perhaps someone else will make better use of it.

pat x

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10 Feb 04 - 08:50 AM (#1113254)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: Dave of Mawkin

Fair Enough, if your skint, your skint, however I do also agree with barnacle bill, if you have a guitar why not busk and make a constant stream of money.

and your right, Seagull donot make bad models, if you brought it for £350 and its new, then it will probably be the S6 .
The standard dreadnaught Seagull, Cedar top with either mahogany or cedar sides/back.

By the way guys, im only a boffin because I work in a music shop.
Im not inteligent or anything,afterall i'am a guitarist!

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10 Feb 04 - 10:43 AM (#1113343)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: GUEST,Davy

Dave of mawkin, Hand crafted is a suitably vague term. Technically both Martins and Seagulls are handcrafted, and I know which I'd rather have! I've also had a shop and am a qualified repairer.

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10 Feb 04 - 10:50 AM (#1113353)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: tartan babe

ah, but Martins are £1700ish and the Seagull was £400ish.
The Martin is a better guitar, but that really isn't the point!

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10 Feb 04 - 11:00 AM (#1113368)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: Dave Bryant

Which model is the melodeon, Erica (Black/Red) or Pokerwork ?

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10 Feb 04 - 11:08 AM (#1113374)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: GUEST,Mary V.

Ebay is a very trustworthy way to sell . I have had wonderful luck selling good instruments on ebay. So you really don't need to be leary of ebay. Good Luck !

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10 Feb 04 - 11:19 AM (#1113386)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: katlaughing

Sorry you have to do this, Partridge. Good luck and may better times be yours.

kat

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10 Feb 04 - 11:19 AM (#1113388)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: Midchuck

I have a Guild A25 (a small Guild model that was only made for a short time in '96-'97) that I'm trying to sell, and I had a party interested at an asking price a little under US$300, without the case. The prospective buyer wanted to know if I had any pictures. I didn't, but I thought I could find a picture of one that I could send him to give him an idea what it looked like, so I Googled "Guild A-25" and found a picture here.

The guy wants 795 British Pounds for the thing! That's 1100 or 1200 bucks! I ought to send all my used instruments that I want to sell, over there! I could get rich!

Peter.

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10 Feb 04 - 12:39 PM (#1113437)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: Clinton Hammond

" The Martin is a better guitar,"

I've HATED every Martin I've ever played... So measuring by price is not accurate at all...

Pat... what KIND of Seagull is it? Their web-site has plenty of pics of their guitars...

"I've never used e-bay and am a bit wary of it."

Don't be... Ebay is easy as pie to use...

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10 Feb 04 - 12:47 PM (#1113448)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: GUEST,Strollin' Johnny

Clinton, it's a personal thang ain't it? Lots of people just lurve Taylors but I wouldn't swop one for either my Lowden or my Martin. Never heard a Seagull I particularly liked either, but the one I really don't get is Fylde - folkies rave about them here in the UK and they sure do look nice, but I've never heard one that didn't sound (to me at least) like a wardrobe.

No accounting for taste/One man's meat's another man's poison, etc. etc. etc!

Ho hum!
Johnny :0)

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10 Feb 04 - 01:48 PM (#1113500)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: GUEST,Dave of Mawkin

Fairpoint Davy, Handcrafted is a vague term,Martin guitars are handcrafted as are seagulls,Simon & Patrick and Normans.

I wasnt disputing which guitar make is better, because i dont care which one is better, as Johnny says, its a matter of opinion.
I personally think Martin's sound shite unless they are the old ones or you spend £1000+ so realistically I go for a guitar that gives me instant gratification, a Simon & Patrick.

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10 Feb 04 - 01:55 PM (#1113508)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: Clinton Hammond

"One man's meat's another man's poison,"

Absolutely SJ!   And that was the point of my post...

DoM... I've played some really nice S&P's... and they're very affordable...

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10 Feb 04 - 02:09 PM (#1113522)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: clansfolk

You do well to be wary of ebay.... but mainly for buying.

I've had some good deals - but have also been ripped off...

So make sure if you put it on ebay as said put some photo's on and describe any faults, problems - don't forget that ding that you don't notice anymore.....

If you bought it from a typical guitar shop (not discounted) - it will be worth half what you paid for it as a trade-in (no use to you) and on the secondhand market half to two thirds of the best discount price - if in mint condition and with the right buyer.

I have seen secondhand items fetch more than retail price on eBay - so either a lot of eBayers don't do their homework or just get Bidding Fever! - either way that can be good for you as the seller - but don't forget eBay charges and Paypal if you use it.

Why do so many threads drift off into the "my guitar is better than yours" - "so and so's are rubbish" etc????? what the - does it matter?

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10 Feb 04 - 04:32 PM (#1113561)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: Steve in Idaho

What's a "Loot"??

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10 Feb 04 - 05:05 PM (#1113585)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: Folkiedave

I both buy and sell without problems om ebay as do hundreds of others.

My advice is to get the feel of ebay first........go on daily......look at guitars and melodeons on sale for about a week. I can help you write a description if you like.

Dave
www.collectorsfolk.co.uk

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10 Feb 04 - 07:10 PM (#1113646)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: vectis

If you're skint temporarily don't sell it, pawn it. I've done that in the past and got it back ASAP.
Busking isn't a bad idea either. Try the melodion. The great British public don't see them too often and you may well make more because of it's curiosity value.
Best of luck

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11 Feb 04 - 03:04 AM (#1113787)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: GUEST, Hamish, no cookie

Norton1: Loot is a slang term for the stuff a burglar steals. And also the name of a UK second hand sales site: www.loot.com

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11 Feb 04 - 03:46 AM (#1113794)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: GUEST,Davy

Point taken! I play a Fylde!!

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11 Feb 04 - 04:12 AM (#1113800)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: Dave Bryant

I would recommend using LOOT to buy and sell things - I've used it for many things.

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11 Feb 04 - 05:38 AM (#1113843)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: Partridge

I will have a look at e-bay and get a feel for it. I forgot to look to see what model my guitar was. I access this site from work. so can't just nip upstairs to check. Thanks for all your advice and banter

Pat x

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11 Feb 04 - 06:00 AM (#1113857)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: GUEST, Hamish, no cookie

Vicki: (I presume swan of that ilk?) I get the fish logos, but what's the '·.¸¸.·´¯'·.¸ in the middle? Thinks: maybe an eel?

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11 Feb 04 - 06:26 AM (#1113876)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: clansfolk

Not many Pawn shops in the UK nowadays...

several scams on eBay including many many Martin scams you only need to go to Martin Unofficial Guitar Forum and read the reports there.... and although I've only had two bad expieriences as a buyer in 4 years - I would still advise buyer to be wary even when you read the "feedback" you can get caught - one of the sellers who ripped me off had 50 feedbacks with a 100% rating!! - I reiterate "Buyer be ware" - the main agro with selling is false bidders and non-payers..

Pete

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11 Feb 04 - 07:24 AM (#1113909)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: GUEST,MC Fat

Pat will you have enuff dosh to come to my 50th at Whitby 27th 28th Feb ?

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11 Feb 04 - 09:10 AM (#1113973)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: Partridge

Jim, If I manage to sell the goods I might be able to, but definitely not if I don't. sorry, I remember the last birthday party of yours I went to - one of the best!


Pat x

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11 Feb 04 - 09:53 AM (#1114030)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: Dave of Mawkin

Hi Vicki!

Jonny did used to play an S&P 12 string and 6 string, his the one that got me hooked! I love Jonnys sound! Except for that shite guitar he plays! (hehehe)
No Jonny's martin sounds good, but he did pay a shed load of cash for it, and it isnt exactly one of the new crap ones.
Dont get me wrong, Martins are by no means shite, just the cheap ones are (compared to what you can get from S&P for the same price.)

Anyway, I see you guys are playing at Broastairs, I might have to come to Jonny's workshop in order to tell him how to tune his guitar in.

The gloves are off, and Im ready for a spanking.

dave d

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11 Feb 04 - 09:58 AM (#1114034)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: GUEST,MC Fat

Thought you might like to know Pat that there's a rumour that Billy mac might make an appearance !!

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11 Feb 04 - 10:33 AM (#1114051)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: Partridge

Billy Mac or no - still need some dosh!
But will make every effort to be there cos its your birthday!

Pat x

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11 Feb 04 - 02:47 PM (#1114249)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: GUEST,Norton1

Thank you - always like to look at new things -

Steve

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11 Feb 04 - 04:18 PM (#1114309)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: ReeBop

Speaking of seagull guitars to be bought and sold: I'm looking for a low to moderately priced guitar in the NYC area to replace a well-loved Seagull that got it's neck broken this summer.

Any ideas?

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11 Feb 04 - 04:39 PM (#1114323)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: Clinton Hammond

Aaaaaah! That's a horrid thing to spring on someone ReeBop!

What model of Seagul was she? Have you looked into getting the neck simply replaced? Might be cheaper... and Seagull should be able to replace it withthe exact same neck it had... Call Seagull directly...

and keep us in the loop...

And if yer not gonna replace/repair the neck, do you still have the bits? What ya gonna do with 'em?

ever mobid eh?

Eek

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11 Feb 04 - 04:57 PM (#1114335)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: ReeBop

Eek:

I believe that she's a model s-6 from 1988 or 89...I looked at the Seagul website, but I wasn't sure what they would do or if it would be worth it...she wasn't a very expensive guitar and she's rather worn...

I still have everything to it...in fact it's still mostly playable (just not good for onstage...it's a nice crack from the bolt through the back of the neck.

I don't know waht I'm planning on doing with her...

should I be afraid to ask what you would do?

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11 Feb 04 - 05:25 PM (#1114366)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: Clinton Hammond

Oh... when you said 'neck broken' I assumed 'snapped in two'

Sounds to me like it SHOULD be a repair that any good luthier should be able to pull off... That's guessing without actually seeing it...

What I would do? Well, if it was fixable, I'd fix it... if it was replaceable, and not prohibitively expensive, I'd replace it...

If it was gonna cost too much ot fix properly or replace, I imagine I'd retire it to 'art' or 'shrine' rather than continue to play it and risk completely destroying it...

Got a pic of the damage?

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11 Feb 04 - 05:45 PM (#1114389)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: ReeBop

I can see if I can get a picture tonight...

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12 Feb 04 - 03:57 AM (#1114658)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: Partridge

Its an S6+ Folk in pristine condition in well padded semi soft case
Melodeon is a pokerwork and as above.

Pat x

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12 Feb 04 - 05:57 AM (#1114715)
Subject: RE: I want to sell some instruments
From: GUEST,Hugh Jampton

I see in todays` "Daily Telegraph" that Dave Pegg of Fairport Convention is obliged to off-load his guitar collection. "And Arms Legs" but not necessarily in that order!!

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