A couple of nice Fenders at Elderly

Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 25 Aug 2000 11:51 am

Check out these babies ...
http://www.elderly.com/vintage/185U.htm

Lynn Kasdorf · Post by **Lynn Kasdorf** » 25 Aug 2000 12:00 pm

This really points up at least one reason to NEVER refinish an old instrument. The first 3x8 custom was refinished and they are asking $775.

The one below it is original and they are asking $1850. Both are in comparable condition otherwise.

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Ian McLatchie · Post by **Ian McLatchie** » 25 Aug 2000 12:45 pm

Lynn: True, but it also points out the value of shopping around. Eighteen-fifty for a Custom, even one in excellent condition?! This is full thousand dollars above what similar instruments are going for elsewhere.
In the past I've bought a number of instruments from Elderly, but their prices are too rich for me these days. <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Ian McLatchie on 25 August 2000 at 05:41 PM.]</p></FONT>

Chris Bauer · Post by **Chris Bauer** » 25 Aug 2000 6:58 pm

I have an early 50s walnut T-8 custom that I've been trying to sell and was rather astounded to see what they're bringing. I'm not used to thinking I'll try to sell something for $875 and find that I've gotten offers of $1700+. Makes for some some pretty warped thinking about whether or not to sell it at all and, if so, under what circumstances. This thread just adds to my confusion...