Guitar Experts.. what's a fair price to sell a Gibson Les Paul

[JoLLyRoGer]

I've got a 1999 Les Paul Standard, black in absolute mint condition that I'm looking to sell. What should I expect to get for it w/ Gibson hardshell case?

Thanks,
JR..

 

[Vegitto]

I'd expect anywhere between 50-85% of the retail price .

 

[nakedfrog]

I'll trade you a PSP for it

 

[CptObvious]

You're somewhat in luck as Gibson has been raising its prices like there's no tomorrow

 

[6StringSamurai]

if its a 59' reissue then maybe $2500 roughly if its not then around $1400 to $1500

 

[Vegitto]

Trade you my Hondo 2 Les Paul (pre-lawsuit) for it?

 

[Platypus]

Probably ~1400 or so, the build quality on pretty much anything Gibson that isn't a custom shop sucks.

 

[JoLLyRoGer]

Does $1200 seem like a reasonable offer for the guitar + case??

 

[misle]

Originally posted by: JoLLyRoGer
Does $1200 seem like a reasonable offer for the guitar + case??

That seems a little low. I see Standards selling for $1400-1700 all the time.

 

[dethman]

check ebay?

 

[SludgeFactory]

$1250-$1450 on ebay, and probably closer to the lower end of that range, black is not an especially desirable color.

If you're selling this locally in person, $1200 is reasonable and you will come out way ahead of dealing with the risk and horrific fees of ebay.

 

[jcgrcm]

check harmony-central.com?

 

[thomsbrain]

2/3 the musiciansfriend.com price.

 

[JoLLyRoGer]

Ok, thanks for the feedback guys. I really appreciate the responses. Looks like between 1300 and 1400 is about right.

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: JoLLyRoGer
I've got a 1999 Les Paul Standard, black in absolute mint condition that I'm looking to sell. What should I expect to get for it w/ Gibson hardshell case?

Thanks,
JR..

Another one for around $1500. The ebony paint is their low end Standard. The Burst colors would get you a couple hundred more.

 

[AlienCraft]

Originally posted by: SludgeFactory
$1250-$1450 on ebay, and probably closer to the lower end of that range, black is not an especially desirable color.

If you're selling this locally in person, $1200 is reasonable and you will come out way ahead of dealing with the risk and horrific fees of ebay.

QFT

If you have someone with 1200 clams, AND YOU're THINKING about selling said guitar, do it and don't look back.
The "bird in the hand" colloquilism comes to mind.

 

[JoLLyRoGer]

Originally posted by: AlienCraft

Originally posted by: SludgeFactory
$1250-$1450 on ebay, and probably closer to the lower end of that range, black is not an especially desirable color.

If you're selling this locally in person, $1200 is reasonable and you will come out way ahead of dealing with the risk and horrific fees of ebay.

QFT

If you have someone with 1200 clams, AND YOU're THINKING about selling said guitar, do it and don't look back.
The "bird in the hand" colloquilism comes to mind.

Nah, I'm selling on eBay and got an offer for 1200. Just wondering if I should cut-n-run.

 

[GuitarDaddy]

$1200 is a fair price, if you want to mess around with listing it 2-3 times your might get $1400-1500. I would take the $1200