Fender 52 Reissue Telecaster (1991)

[Pedal-itis]

Feeler sale. Before the AVRI series. Great Guitar. Set up in 9's at the moment.

GREAT guitar and i may change my mind on this.

Priced: $2000

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[enrico]

yes, I agree you might change your mind on this, as this model can be found slightly cheaper on eBay...

 

[junkiemanxl]

Nice! I think this is priced reasonably for a 91. I would buy this if i still had the GAS for a 52. Looks clean and well kept for a 91.

I do not think it's justifiable to compare prices with ebay. Please take into consideration for the extras you will be paying for shipping, insurance, taxes, foreign currency exchange rates, paypal / bank conversation rates and not forgetting the risks involved when you buy overseas.

Good luck with your sales @pedal-itis

 

[enrico]

do not take it too personally...
this is great guitar and it looks in great conditions
but when you put something on the market, you need to consider the market
I have bought many (boutique or vintage) guitars in Singapore, new and second hand, and when I bought something second hand the price was competitive with respect to Ebay, or what I can buy when I travel to EU to the USA...the risks come more when you buy here as many assume that you cannot find good second hand guitars for a reasonable price...and people buy anything and at any price.
I am just saying, before buying something check the prices in the market...

[anyway this a really great guitar: I have one myself]

 

[Pedal-itis]

Hey @enrico,

nothing taken personally. You'll be surprised how long i've been buying a selling here in SG (and how many since 2004 with hub4thailand). I would disagree with this line though,

"the risks come more when you buy here as many assume that you cannot find good second hand guitars for a reasonable price...and people buy anything and at any price. "

Singaporeans are very savvy to the gear. I think everyone is allowed their own reference points though, especially with the array of options today. I personally use Reverb and the prices for the 52's below 94' 93' is about $1400USD, before shipping. Surprised if that varies too much from Ebay but i would not know as it was not a point of reference for me.

I consider the market, and many of my sales i feel i post them up at reasonable prices. Open to neg of course, but i will not price it low to suit the buyers market. I will post it fairly to the instrument.

Anyways thanks for the advice, i shall take it into consideration. Have a great week.

 

[junkiemanxl]

@enrico, No offense taken.
It's really all about supply and demand and how much the seller wishes to list their selling price. It's really their prerogative.

I have my fair share of buying guitar overseas and frankly i feel that buying locally is always the safer bet if you know what you are looking for. Even at slightly inflated prices.

I can go on with a long post on why one should refrain from purchasing guitars from Ebay and should never use their prices as a comparison with local prices and i think that would be highly necessary. In a nutshell, They are very different markets with their pros and cons.

Peace!