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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Alrighty then, this is nearly a fire sale. I've decided to make a run at a very high-end guitar that goes up for auction in a week. So all of these will be going up on eBay in a hurry, but I wanted folks here to have first dibs. All of these are in very good to excellent condition with nice playability, straight necks and only a ding or two as shown in the photos. They all have hard cases which are also in good to like-new shape. I've put prices (including shipping in the US) by the pictures below, but they are definitely negotiable. Try me; you never know! Finally, follow the link below the pictures for lots more photos, and of course, fell free to ask questions.
So without further ado......
Adamas 1681 in excellent condition ($1400)
1537 Elite, excellent condition ($850)
1119 Custom Legend from 1976 with gold foil label; excellent condition ($850)
1997 Collector's; excellent condition ($800)
1995 Collector's, very good condition ($775)
1763 Cedar-topped classical; excellent condition ($700)
Lots more going for broke pictures
One last thing, this isn't the end of the sale either. Others are coming when I get a chance to take pictures. Stay tuned....or better yet, make an offer. :) |
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Location: California | Wow Patch, all of these for sale; what is coming next? Good luck on this sale. |
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Location: Newington, CT | Holy Mackerel! I can personally attest to the wonderfulness of several of these guitars. I've seen 'em up close and personal. And, I own a 1681, which is a spectacular guitar!
Good luck, Patch! Can't wait to see what you're getting next! |
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| Some very nice ones there, and those are close to fire sale prices. Best of luck. |
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Location: Utah | Well there are three of the wish list right there in the middle! Wow. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Father's Day is coming up. I know this Dad would appreciate any of those, but mostly the 97. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
Father's Day is coming up. I know this Dad would appreciate any of those, but mostly the 97. Be sure you tell your kids who to talk to then eh Mark? ;)
I would MUCH prefer that these stay in the OFC, but I have to move them FAST! |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Okey Doke! Everything's on eBay now, but truth be told, I hate that place most of the time. You will find links below for each auction, and they are all "NO RESERVE." (How's that for living dangerously? :p ) I had to type them up pretty quickly today, so if you see any glaring mistakes, please let me know OK?
NOW, if anyone here decides they want to pull the trigger, I will end the auction early. (I state as much in each ad.) The benefits are three-fold:
1) You get your guitar earlier and avoid getting sniped again on eBay. (You know full well it's happened to you before.)
2) I will make the usual listing donation to the OFC site (which seems only fair).
3) I get to avoid all the eBay hassles that so many of us have iterated over the years.
So someone send in some offers eh? I don't bite....well, not too hard anyway.
Custom Legend 1119
Adamas 1681
1997 Collector\'s
1995 Collector\'s
1537 Elite
1763 Classical |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Sale pending on the 97 C. |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | I want to know what you intend to replace these beauties with! |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Originally posted by Patch:
Sale pending on the 97 C. Since I know I didn't tell my kids and know they don't have any money, I have no hope that either of them is buying it for me. So, congrats to the new owner and I'll keep waiting until the kids can afford to buy me nice presents.
We did just get back from a nice trip to California, courtesy of one daughter's purchase of 3 nights' stay in Sonoma and the other daughter's contribution to a couple nights' stay up by Fort Bragg. I have no reason to complain. |
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Location: Texas | Holy Epaulets, Patchman! What ARE you working on to part with that bunch of beauties, especially at those prices?
Grab 'em fast folks before he comes to his senses… |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Oh well,
The 97 collector's deal fell through.
It's back on the market.
And back on eBay RIGHT HERE |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
Father's Day is coming up. I know this Dad would appreciate any of those, but mostly the 97. Start twisting your kids' arms Mark. I'll get it there by Father's day if you get them feeling guilty quickly enough. ;) |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | BTW everyone! I meant to say so in the original posting, but I normally prefer MO as payment. However since there is a time constraint on these, I will take Paypal as well and just eat the 3% fee. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | WOW! I had to share this message sent to me via one of the ads! I don't know whether it was someone here or not, but you can bet I psoted it to the ad for people to see.
If it was an OFC'er, all I can say is "Thanks!"
Here's the copy/paste:
Dear patchmcg,
Man I tell You what. These dang ovations you have posted have really got me excited again. My first guitar when I turn professional was in the seventies and was the balladeer. You are correct in saying that the old american mades do not come close. These guys invented the true acoustic electric. Remember how tough it was to get "THE SOUND" from anything else out there. I talked to Glen Cambell about this, and he agreed with me. Good luck and I plan on bidding and winning one of your fine guitars. In turn this really wasn't a question but I had to tell you my gut feelings on your guitars. BEAUTIFUL, KC
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Just a heads up!
All of my auctions end tomorrow. They are all "NO RESERVE" and at the moment (10 PM EST), the bids are ridiculously low (in a very nerve-wracking kind of way)! As I told another member, I sincerely hope hope that the snipers are numerous and well-armed tomorrow. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | OK, I did my part... If I actually win one my condolances in advance for bottom feeding... |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | No worries Woody. I have a degree in marine science, so I'm used to swimming with sharks. It wouldn't be the first time I got bit on Ebay, and if something has to go cheap, I'd rather it stayed in the OFC than go to a stranger. Thanks and good luck! |
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Location: Suisun City, Ca | Originally posted by MWoody:
OK, I did my part... If I actually win one my condolances in advance for bottom feeding... Me too!
After recieving the wonderful 1538 Elite yesterday, I say, "Bid with confidence that these beauties are the way advertised!"
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Location: Boise, Idaho | SWMBO went for a new golf bag instead of the 97C. My attempt to describe how the 97C differs from all my other guitars did not work very well, I guess. She quickly grasped the concept that my golf bag was old, falling apart and golf bags are kind of like women's purses for golf equipment. "OOOHH, this one is a pretty color and has lots of cool pockets." |
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Location: SoCal | Tell her that you need something to put in the new golf bag and that the 97C will fit perfectly...... |
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Location: Parrish, FL | It looks like they all went for about what I would have guessed with the exception of the 1537. That one went WAY too cheap!
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Location: Texas | Considering their condition, every one of those guitars went for less than they should have, imo, but, considering the current economy, I guess none of them were quite "stolen," either…
…and they all sold, so congrats on that Patch, hopefully your new project has been sufficiently funded… ;) |
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Location: SoCal | It's a sign of the economy..... |
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Location: Right now? | Exciting to watch, Patch. All beauties! I hope they stayed in the family.
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Location: Brighty in Blighty | I missed the end of the auction. DOH!
All the best Patch. :) |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Well, once eBay takes its bite, then takes another bite via Paypal, I'm gonna come up a little short. C'est le guerre!
I'm investigating plans B, C, and D now.
Personally, I think they all went cheap, especially since you lose 15% right off the top as the seller. As far as I can tell, none stayed in the OFC unless a lurker got one.
They've now been scattered from California to France. No one can say Ovation doesn't have a wide demographic! |
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Location: Upper Left USA | The good news for you that they didn't go so cheap that I'm getting them! |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | MWoody sez:
The good news for you that they didn't go so cheap that I'm getting them! Yup... Ain't none of them coming to my house either |
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Going for broke sale! An Adamas 1681 and several others for sale in a hurry!