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Location: Gainesville, Va. | Hello Everyone, love the site!
I have a Glen Campbell Ovation 12-string I'm trying to put a value to. Model # 1118 Serial # 261461.
Can anyone help me determine a fair SELL price for this? I've seen it's original BUY price, but want to have a realistic idea of the market and demand for this type of guitar. Any info will help. Thank you! |
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Location: ranson,wva | any pics// folks here love pics and teh pics will help us determin the value...also what is teh condition?? do you have teh origional case with it?? |
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Location: ranson,wva | by the serial number chart it was made in 1981 |
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Location: Gainesville, Va. | The condition is near flawless, minus one ding on the front face. I DO have the original case that it came with. I will try to get a couple pictures to share. Thank you for the quick replies!! Even a ballpark will help. |
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Location: Utah | I'll give you $50 plus shipping... |
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Location: Gainesville, Va. | Well, ..thanks for the offer. This guitar is worth more than $50 to me. "Eye of the Beholder", and that sort of thing. thank you for your time though. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | On the positive side, that's a great 12-string in terms of sound and playability and definately has some "mojo".
On the negative side, many players don't care for a 12 fret non-cutaway (maybe less of an issue on a 12 string) and being acoustic-only will limit your market somewhat. The other over-riding factor is that the general market for used guitars right now is not great for a seller. Sure there are exceptions.
I'm not the price police, but maybe I would ask $500. for it and see what happens. High quality photos and throw in free shipping will help.
Dave
PS - Do you own a Guitar Center ??? |
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Location: south east Michigan | Welcome GC owner..
Please don't take Flysig's offer seriously.
As a general rule I think we hesitate to place a dollar amount on an instrument. Searching recent completed e-bay sales might be a better barometer than us fan-boys.
But what we don't want to do is scare you away after an unanswered post. So, IMHO, I'd say a $500 to $600 range would be right. Caution... your milage may vary. |
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Location: Gainesville, Va. | **Dave** Thank you. I was looking for an honest answer. I've loved this guitar for years, and knew what the "book" value was,.. but didn't know what it would bring in terms of re-sale.
I was thinking of listing at or just under your suggestion, so that just re-assures me. If I decide to sell, I will definately list it here first, with the proper pictures of course. Thanks again!
-Kevin (GC-OWNER) |
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Location: Gainesville, Va. | Thank you to **Slipkid** as well. This is just what I was looking for guys. I love this site, and appreicate you guys taking the time to help me out.
--on a side note-- Isn't funny that just when you decide to sell one of your babies, you fall in love with it all over again?
-Kevin (GC-OWNER)
P.S. GC stands for "Glen Campbell" Ovation, since I own several. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by GC-OWNER:
--on a side note-- Isn't funny that just when you decide to sell one of your babies, you fall in love with it all over again? Absolutely! Once you get GAS, the 'burps' keep on coming... That's better than seller's remorse; and usually cheaper than buying your baby back, in the long run.  |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I still have seller's remorse from a guitar I sold in 1977. I've avoided it since. I had buyer's remorse a couple years ago, but cured it by trading for a better guitar. Iffy is right. GAS is a much better illness than seller's remorse. |
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Location: Nashville TN. | Originally posted by Slipkid:
Welcome GC owner..
Please don't take Flysig's offer seriously.
As a general rule I think we hesitate to place a dollar amount on an instrument. Searching recent completed e-bay sales might be a better barometer than us fan-boys.
But what we don't want to do is scare you away after an unanswered post. So, IMHO, I'd say a $500 to $600 range would be right. Caution... your milage may vary. I suggest start higher than that.
I just paid $500 for a pacemaker. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Better to start lower and let the market decide. Many buyers will pay 600 in a bidding frenzy but would never start their bidding at $600 cause they want to THINK they are gonna get it for less.
If you start the auction at $400 and it goes up higher, then you get a nice little sellers surprise.
If you start at $600 and don't get any bids, you are bummed. Just my .02 worth. |
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Location: Utah | GC, I hope you didn't take my post too seriously. Back in the winter of '77/78 I wanted to buy an Ovation 12 string, but couldn't afford it by about $50. So I ended up with an Alvarez Yairi that I still have. It sounds great, and has some memories, but every once in a while I consider trading it in for a classic Ovation 12 string.
Anyhow, right now it is a buyer's market for used guitars. Lots of great deals out there, and I wish I had some spare $ to spend!
I'm sure your guitar is "worth" more than the market will bring, in terms of sound, quality, and value per dollar. If there is a way to hang on to it, that is what I would do, in hopes that the market swings up.
The government rebate checks might make a little surge in prices, who knows.
If it were me, I'd set a price towards the high end if it really is in the condition you stated, and offer it up here on this forum first. This is the most concentrated bunch of potential customers. You would avoid eBay fees and hassles with buyers. If it doesn't go here within maybe 10 days, put it on the bay. That's what I would do. |
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Location: Gainesville, Va. | How the hell...can I be addicted to a site, IN ONE DAY!?! Any Ovation Fans that are not enjoying the education & banter from this site, are just missing out.
-Kevin (GC-OWNER) |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | banter?...so that's what it's called.
Welcome GC-OWNER, good luck with tha sale..or in keepin it. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | This can't be a real banter, Cliff or Moody haven't gotten into it yet.
Welcome GC and most of us had the Glen thing figured from the start. |
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Location: East Tennessee | I think Trader Jim just bought one on eBay. Can't remember what he paid so I guess I'm no help, but I would think along the lines of what the others have posted. |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Welcome Kevin... Please don't take Flysig's offer seriously....
I'd give ya' $77 plus shipping!
Stick around, we'll talk you into Keeping It! |
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Location: Jax, Fl or Lost in Ga woods, again | GC-OWNER, for reference (in case you you can use it)latest Blue Book of Acoustic, list it at $400-475 Avg, $650-750 excellent condition, so looks like advice real close |
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Location: Copenhagen Denmark | GC Owner, WELCOME !!!
Look ,Flysig is constantly suffering of jet -lag , and Arthur is still recovering from his thunderous new amp. ,yet, that`s an old thing you`ve got there , but I´ll offer ya 97dollars and 98 cents for it and a six -pack of dietsoda , I`ll even throw in free directions to a chinese restaurant ,provided it has fresh strings and shipping is included.
Vic
..bidding has started , and ya have n`t put it up for sale yet.. :) |
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Location: Portland, OR | 22 years ago I paid $300 for an 1118. Over the years I needed to have it wired. Factory did that for peanuts. It still has the strongest sound I have. Distinctive. Keep it. Mines got a few dings and a factory repaired crack. I wouldn't sell it for $500. Not unless the wolves were at the door. |
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Location: Gainesville, Va. | **Mauvais** Didn't put the "GC" explination in to be an ass or brag. Someone asked me somewhere along the thread if "GC" stood for "Guitar Center". That is why I put that in as a response. I've gotta crash, but I may post some pics tomorrow to show you guys what I've got. Thanks again for the warm welcome and advice from all.
-Kevin |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by GC-OWNER:
Someone asked me That was Tup just  ya. Since he doesn't use and frowns upon emoticons. we sometimes have to 'translate' for him and then lead him back to the activities room...  |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | GC-OWNER was kind enough to let me adopt his ol' Glenn. I never thought the name ‘Glenn’ could take my breath away, but man, Kevin's git did it! Glenn arrived in super condition this PM. My, oh my, how could he let this one go? Other than the lower bout blip he mentioned, it’s SUPER SWEET. Hell, even the oak leaves in the rosette are matured (re aged).
I was salivating over TJ's but I took a chance with Kevin's sunburst a few days earlier. Day-um, I sure am glad I did! 
Unfortunately, he got ripped on the packaging (see my other post on the SUBJECT ) and I felt compelled, after the fact, to somewhat compensate him with no regrets whatsoever.
Lesson, do your own packing! And when GC-OWNER speaks, you damned well better listen!
Thanx Kevin!!!
Pics later... |
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