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gak · November 6, 2012, 09:12 PM

Gaseousclay said:
"I think a more realistic price for a like-new pre-64 might be around the $700-800 range."

You're right on. A quick check in a Phoenix local ad shows one which I don't believe to necessarily that unusual--no doubt aided by a stagnant economy, to paraphrase "Pre 64, like new. $700." They make a point of "not refinished," and indeed it looks nice. No other detail shown, but the short wood configuration would strongly suggest dating of '51-'64. If someone wants a (presumably) truly nice one, that's not an unreasonable price at all. Wish I needed one or just had the funds for another! Btw, other ads that were more sparse of info averaged (unscientifically) $550-600 or so, with one IIRC $500.

November 6, 2012, 09:12 PM	#45
gak Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2005 Location: Aridzona Posts: 2,767	Gaseousclay said: "I think a more realistic price for a like-new pre-64 might be around the $700-800 range." You're right on. A quick check in a Phoenix local ad shows one which I don't believe to necessarily that unusual--no doubt aided by a stagnant economy, to paraphrase "Pre 64, like new. $700." They make a point of "not refinished," and indeed it looks nice. No other detail shown, but the short wood configuration would strongly suggest dating of '51-'64. If someone wants a (presumably) truly nice one, that's not an unreasonable price at all. Wish I needed one or just had the funds for another! Btw, other ads that were more sparse of info averaged (unscientifically) $550-600 or so, with one IIRC $500.