KCGuildPicker
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Guilds are increasingly rare birds in my part of world, so when a 1982 D35 popped up on my radar, I took notice. I was hoping to get some advice from the wise folks here about this model/situation.
Here's the deal . . . the D35 is at pawn shop (ugh . . . rather it be a guitar store . . . but it is what it is) and they list it as being in "acceptable" condition. I have never heard that term before, but according to the online description, the "acceptable" rating is due solely to cosmetic issues which to their credit, they are pretty clear about in the description and pics. So, the price and rating reflect the cosmetic issues not the playability. The price they have seems based on similar cosmetically challenged D35 and other dreads listed on reverb. That said, has anyone heard/seen that term?
As the guitar is at a pawn show 45 minutes and because of work and life, I have not had a chance to play it yet. I am going to do that tomorrow. I have no issue negotiating prices with guitar shops and have won some negotiations, lost some, and walked away from some, but I have never negotiated with or even attempted to negotiate with a pawn shop on a guitar. So, I was wondering if the playability is truly good and not impacted by the cosmetic and/or other issues, is $850 a fair price? The cosmetic issues are significant, (beyond the pick scratches and belt rashes) but at the same time I don't want to low-ball and be asked to leave! Is there a consensus or rule of thumb to follow when negotiating over cosmetic issues?
Any thoughts would be appreciated . . .
Slainte
Here's the deal . . . the D35 is at pawn shop (ugh . . . rather it be a guitar store . . . but it is what it is) and they list it as being in "acceptable" condition. I have never heard that term before, but according to the online description, the "acceptable" rating is due solely to cosmetic issues which to their credit, they are pretty clear about in the description and pics. So, the price and rating reflect the cosmetic issues not the playability. The price they have seems based on similar cosmetically challenged D35 and other dreads listed on reverb. That said, has anyone heard/seen that term?
As the guitar is at a pawn show 45 minutes and because of work and life, I have not had a chance to play it yet. I am going to do that tomorrow. I have no issue negotiating prices with guitar shops and have won some negotiations, lost some, and walked away from some, but I have never negotiated with or even attempted to negotiate with a pawn shop on a guitar. So, I was wondering if the playability is truly good and not impacted by the cosmetic and/or other issues, is $850 a fair price? The cosmetic issues are significant, (beyond the pick scratches and belt rashes) but at the same time I don't want to low-ball and be asked to leave! Is there a consensus or rule of thumb to follow when negotiating over cosmetic issues?
Any thoughts would be appreciated . . .
Slainte