Members streetknight Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 Just wondering what everyone's opinion was on price for these in the used market. It looks from most of the threads I've seen they've been running around $850.00 new and shipped from Japan. What's a fair price for buying a used one that's already in the states? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Heel Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 Of course, that's all going to depend on overall condition. But, I wouldn't be surprised to see a mint LP model sell for up to $700, as long as you don't have to pay international shipping. I would guess that most used models would bring in around $600-$650. You can probably use the Epi Elititist as a reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Help!I'maRock! Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 never seen one used. i wouldn't pay more than $500. while they are high quality instruments, nobody knows who they are in the States. i mean, we do, but that's because we actively participate in guitar message boards. but the average guy out there has no idea. hence, a very low resale value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted September 16, 2008 Moderators Share Posted September 16, 2008 never seen one used. i wouldn't pay more than $500. while they are high quality instruments, nobody knows who they are in the States. i mean, we do, but that's because we actively participate in guitar message boards. but the average guy out there has no idea. hence, a very low resale value. Nah, many people know what they are and sellers will sell to those who do, plus US sellers will prefer a US based guitar, so expect to pay 700 and upwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Help!I'maRock! Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 Nah, many people know what they are and sellers will sell to those who do, plus US sellers will prefer a US based guitar, so expect to pay 700 and upwards yes, many people do know the brand. but not the majority. if i asked every guitarist i know that's not on a message board if they'd heard of Edwards, i'd be surprised to get a single yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vangkm Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 I've seen prices from $600-$900 for the more abundant ones, the regular LPs and such. For more rare models like the relic'd series anywhere from $800-$1,200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ashasha Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 Well they seem to be asking a lot for used ones around here. I think that the common price is around $850 or so for a basic one and close to $1K for the Jimmy Page ones. I considered it a bit, but passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vangkm Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 I've played a few different models: LP, Jimmy Page, FR GT, '62 RI Strat, Blackmore Relic... They were all excellent guitars and exceeded my expectations by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zenbu Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 just get the black custom in the Ishibashi U-Box, include shipping and pay less than the prices quoted so far in this thread. Never paid more than $450.oo for any of mine here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted September 16, 2008 Moderators Share Posted September 16, 2008 yes, many people do know the brand. but not the majority. if i asked every guitarist i know that's not on a message board if they'd heard of Edwards, i'd be surprised to get a single yes. See the reply above mine and below yours.....the point is that there are enough people who know them to keep the price high, you may get a seller who sells to a small audience who haven't heard of them, but that'll be few and far between....anybody puts an Edwards on Ebay or CL they'll sell it for top dollar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Heel Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 To get the price you want on eBay, you only need for 2 people to want it enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Help!I'maRock! Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 See the reply above mine and below yours.....the point is that there are enough people who know them to keep the price high, you may get a seller who sells to a small audience who haven't heard of them, but that'll be few and far between....anybody puts an Edwards on Ebay or CL they'll sell it for top dollar ebay sure. i'm not so convinced of CL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Large Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 I sold mine (Goldtop LP) for $800 on eBay with buy-it-now. It went within 30 minutes of me listing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RaVenCAD Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 To get the price you want on eBay, you only need for 2 people to want it enough.Or a friend to lend a hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dughaze Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 I've seen prices from $600-$900 for the more abundant ones, the regular LPs and such.For more rare models like the relic'd series anywhere from $800-$1,200. I agree with this observation. I bought mine for $650 a couple of years ago on Ebay and that was a very good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Large Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 Or a friend to lend a hand Technically not allowed, that's "schill bidding" per eBay policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members streetknight Posted September 16, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 One of the Nitro ones went on ebay last night for $627.50 plus $40.00 shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted September 16, 2008 Moderators Share Posted September 16, 2008 Or a friend to lend a hand Oooooh Matron:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members charveldan Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 Im gassin for an Edwards 59' Heritage Cherry Burst flametop Les Paul:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dave_Mc_2 Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 not sure about the states (would assume it to be similar though), but here in the UK they normally go for pretty decent prices... combination of their being quite hard to get a hold of, and just enough people knowing how good they are, as previously stated, i think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shred4life Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 shill bidding happens all day on the bay.everyday unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members got_tone Posted September 19, 2008 Members Share Posted September 19, 2008 One of the Nitro ones went on ebay last night for $627.50 plus $40.00 shipping. It was a "lacquer taste" 98 model. Their middle-of-the-road model. Definately a nice deal. (mines an older E-LP-90LTS CS model, no serial number, got it for a little less.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members streetknight Posted September 20, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 20, 2008 Just curious, would any of you trade a VERY nice American Standard Strat straight up for the 98 LT? Might have a trade worked out, they were asking $750.00 for the Edwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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