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Post by windmill on Apr 9, 2022 20:36:17 GMT -5
As is my wont, I browse the internet every week or so to see what guitars and gear are available.
And have had the unique experience over the past couple of weeks of seeing most of my guitars, pedals and amps, (most of which was purchased second hand), up for sale at various sites.
While the gear is not out of the ordinary, it has been unusual to see it all up for sale at the same time.
It has enabled me to gauge the worth of what I have.
Making an allowance for consignment costs, mark up and general optimism of the sellers, it appears I would make a modest profit, maybe 10%, on what I own.
There has been a lot of talk of a boom in prices of guitars,and it may be the case for vintage or high end gear.
Down at the level I live, prices have increased only slightly and more in line with the general inflation prevalent with in pricing in society.
At least it looks like I wouldn't be "losing" money.
( all this is in general terms and does not take into account the value of money at time of purchase, versus the value at the present time, as I have had some pieces for over 10 years)
HTH
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Post by reverendrob on Apr 10, 2022 22:40:34 GMT -5
Most of mine has gone through the relative roof.
The little Marshall DSL1 head I bought three or so years ago for $249...now is $549, etc.
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Post by larryguitar54 on Apr 10, 2022 23:22:35 GMT -5
I am in a philosophical mood and interested in the question of what things are worth. In my view the problem with the thesis, "I am worth what I could sell what I own" is wrong. It does not take into account the fact that if those things give you joy then in order to recover that happiness you would have to replace it for the same cost. For that reason when I consider my net worth I take out the value of my home and my personal possessions. I think the value of our possessions is only valuable to the extent it affords us happiness and freedom.
Conversely if those things interfere with a happy life then simply giving them away increases your net worth to the extent it is measured in terms of happiness.
Which brings me to my final point. If you want to be truly happy please send all that gear to me. It will make both of us happy.
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Post by reverendrob on Apr 11, 2022 3:07:08 GMT -5
I have many of my possessions as "Gypsy gold" - things to flip if I need that I can enjoy in the interrim.
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Post by Seldom Seen on Apr 12, 2022 14:39:29 GMT -5
I sold roughly half of my gear, i.e vintage amps and modern guitars a couple of years ago. I was pleased to get more than I paid for most of it. Surprisingly, to me anyway, one of my FDP Strats lost the most value percentage wise. I have a good estimate of what remains and, with reasonable expectations, I’d make a 30-50% profit on the remaining gear.
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