Think the used market is a bit soft...?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageNam...IT&item=270260597884

i think there is a downside to a no reserve auction. this happens once in a while, someone gets a real bargain. but somehow, it is never me........

How do you no there was no reserve? Completed auctions don't contain that information (or were you following this one?)

i saw that one a few days ago. it started at $1500....generally it would say reserve met once the reserve was hit...........and if it had a low reserve then it is almost as bad as having no reserve as that is what the seller was willing to part with it for.

either way it's a gamble for the seller.

here's another one that could potentially become a bargain (no reserve here either).....

http://cgi.ebay.com/Collings-D1A-Guitar_W0QQitemZ230277...d=p3286.c0.m14.l1318

I think that OM-1A sale was unusual and not indicative of a very soft market. It went for 43% below 2008 street price for a new guitar. I've been watching Collings resales for about six months now and they appear to hang around 25% to 30% below 2008 street prices (with adi-tops on the deeper discount end), but they don't sell as quickly as this guitar did.

I am amazed at the number of auctions that I see with only a few not-very-detailed photos. If you're trying to get thousands of dollars for an item, why would you not post as many clear photos as possible, from every angle? Dan

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Originally posted by Dmargo1045:
I am amazed at the number of auctions that I see with only a few not-very-detailed photos. Dan

Bought a guitar on e-Bay a few months back that was described as "immaculate". Well, it was except for dozens of marks on the top. Great guitar, fair price, I kept it.

I've been photographing my guitars - close up. You could be 2 feet away and not see the marks. They do not photograph unless you hold it at a specific angle to the light. If you're going to buy a guitar from a distance, best to know your seller, have an approval period or get a great deal.

Alan

The OM was indeed a bit of a steal at that price.

As for the dread, $2300 & counting for a 8 year old guitar that's in "player" condition is about average.

Ebay is a weird place. People often pay too much...or get a good deal and too little.

the collings market is a lot more secure than the real estate market. and you don't live in your guitar, except vicariously. but it's not a recession. it's all in your mind. Phil said so.

Hmmmm.... I seem to have gotten several VERY good deals on D1As.

Now I'm wondering: what would a good price for a D1A? Let's say it's in (truly) excellent condition, with a sunburst top, 1 11/16 nut.

And how about another D1A, natural top, 1 3/4 nut?

I have absolutely no plans to sell any guitars, but I wonder what others, especially folks who appreciate Collings Guitars, think these things are worth.

When I shuffle off this mortal coil, a fair number of people will be happy with their new guitar!!

Norman Draper

Agree that eBay is a weird place for prices. I recently sold my 29-yr-old Strat to a private party who immediately put it on eBay. My price ended up being slightly higher than the auction price---both of which are too much IMHO. Prices for Strats of same year are all over the place, and mostly way higher than book value. (They're not very good guitars.)