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| My local Craigslist has a mid-80s 1767 in natural, supposedly in mint condition being sold by the original owner. The price is $600. There aren't any recent forum sales to go on, and no good eBay comps (only one with a cracked fretboard and one more worn than this). The price feels like it's top dollar, but maybe not if it's truly mint. In any case, I thought I'd try to get some feedback here. Thanks! |
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Location: SoCal | George Frey - 2013-04-30 9:30 AM Mint condition means same as new. Many sellers stretch that definition so be careful. If I was looking for a 25 year old 1767 and was offered a MINT one for $600, I would buy it. Remember, there are no deductions when it comes to Mint. As Geo said, its condition is the same as new... no signs of play, everything works perfectly, no corrosion, no discoloration, no brittle plastic, no excuses. So what's the difference between Mint and New... New, is purchased from the manufacturer or dealer. Unless a warranty is transferable, it usually only applies to the original retail purchaser. A few years ago, I purchased a new Millenium from an Ovation Dealer. They said New-Old-Stock. It arrived looking as if it had been vacuum packed right out of the Factory. I acquired a Deacon 12 that appears new, accept for the neck binding has yellowed... it is not Mint. |
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