Best way to sell my PRS

Johnny Morales · June 1st, 2008, 07:43 PM

This is not a "for sale" post, however I'm considering selling a PRS I've had for 20 years but I just don't play it much anymore. I think its a bit of a collectible (pre-factory years - hand signed, etc...). Probably worth a few grand. The only issue is I bought it like new from a friend back in the '80's and I don't have a case or any documentation for it - and its gotten a bit used during the years (probably in VG condition).

My options are 1) sell on e-bay 2) sell on a PRS or similar kind of forum or 3) there is a local vintage guitar dealer that thinks he can sell it for me if priced right but he takes a 20% commission.

Any thoughts?

e-merlin · June 1st, 2008, 08:00 PM

First of all, where the devil are the PICS???

Second, I think consignment with a dealer who has a national clientel is the way to go.

studio1087 · June 1st, 2008, 08:13 PM

I've sold two PRS guitars on ebay and I got more than I was hoping for on each. Take some good photos. Write about how you cared for the guitar (cleaner, polish, string changes).

An SE is a far cry from a real PRS but I sold this one in two hours for the buy-it-now price. I should have had a higher buy-it-now.

Ebay is good.

My Singlecut Soapbar

jmintzer · June 1st, 2008, 09:09 PM

PM sent...

Jamie

Colo Springs E · June 1st, 2008, 11:21 PM

I've bought and sold the following on Craigslist in the past 6-7 months:

Gibson Les Paul (sold)
Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Head (sold for nearly as much as I bought it new!)
Fuji Mountain Bike (sold)
1993 Mazda Miata (bought and sold within 3 months)
1988 Mercedes-Benz 300E (bought)
Very recent K2 cruiser bike (bought TODAY!, $80 cash [$300 bike new])

In the past, I've bought and sold lots of guitars and amps. I'm done with eBay. Craigslist has no listing fees, and don't have to deal with any dead-beat bidders. CASH, no BS.

It's been great for me.

-Eric

Southern ILL · June 1st, 2008, 11:59 PM

Just make sure you include "mojo" in the sale....I am telling ya,people can't get enough mojo.

Hold firm on a reasonable price....don't know exactly what ya got....but any pre-factory is very desirable...if you could hold on to it until Paul opts out or retires...it'll be worth huge money.

ROADMAN · June 2nd, 2008, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colo Springs E

I've bought and sold the following on Craigslist in the past 6-7 months:

Gibson Les Paul (sold)
Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Head (sold for nearly as much as I bought it new!)
Fuji Mountain Bike (sold)
1993 Mazda Miata (bought and sold within 3 months)
1988 Mercedes-Benz 300E (bought)
Very recent K2 cruiser bike (bought TODAY!, $80 cash [$300 bike new])

In the past, I've bought and sold lots of guitars and amps. I'm done with eBay. Craigslist has no listing fees, and don't have to deal with any dead-beat bidders. CASH, no BS.

It's been great for me.

-Eric

I give a big + 1 to Craigslist...I sell and trade lots of guitars and other stuff and it doesn't cost a thing..If you
put a price on your guitar and an also open to trades
clause ..you can sit back and see what's offered...you might just get a brand new motor home or Elvis Presley's
pajamas...

Lance · June 2nd, 2008, 09:28 AM

You might check in the PRS Forums. There's a For Sale section for posting ads.

http://www.prsforums.com/forums/

You'll need to be approved before posting. (takes a day)

Craigslist works. So does Ebay.

Don't sell it though a local shop or consignment. You'll get screwed.

serialsteve · June 2nd, 2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Lance

Don't sell it though a local shop or consignment. You'll get screwed.

ESPECIALLY at 20%. Holy crap! That guy is doing you no favors at all.

Ebay is the best way to move that one-by far.

Big John · June 2nd, 2008, 12:34 PM

Clean and polish the case as good as you can and then advertise :- 'Guitar case for sale - guitar included'

June 1st, 2008, 07:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Johnny Morales TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 70	Best way to sell my PRS This is not a "for sale" post, however I'm considering selling a PRS I've had for 20 years but I just don't play it much anymore. I think its a bit of a collectible (pre-factory years - hand signed, etc...). Probably worth a few grand. The only issue is I bought it like new from a friend back in the '80's and I don't have a case or any documentation for it - and its gotten a bit used during the years (probably in VG condition). My options are 1) sell on e-bay 2) sell on a PRS or similar kind of forum or 3) there is a local vintage guitar dealer that thinks he can sell it for me if priced right but he takes a 20% commission. Any thoughts?

June 1st, 2008, 08:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
studio1087 Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: Near Milwaukee Age: 44 Posts: 3,961 36 Photos	I've sold two PRS guitars on ebay and I got more than I was hoping for on each. Take some good photos. Write about how you cared for the guitar (cleaner, polish, string changes). An SE is a far cry from a real PRS but I sold this one in two hours for the buy-it-now price. I should have had a higher buy-it-now. Ebay is good. My Singlecut Soapbar __________________ JLG Carry On

June 1st, 2008, 11:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Colo Springs E Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,174 5 Photos	Craigslist I've bought and sold the following on Craigslist in the past 6-7 months: Gibson Les Paul (sold) Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Head (sold for nearly as much as I bought it new!) Fuji Mountain Bike (sold) 1993 Mazda Miata (bought and sold within 3 months) 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300E (bought) Very recent K2 cruiser bike (bought TODAY!, $80 cash [$300 bike new]) In the past, I've bought and sold lots of guitars and amps. I'm done with eBay. Craigslist has no listing fees, and don't have to deal with any dead-beat bidders. CASH, no BS. It's been great for me. -Eric __________________ Think I'll pack it in and Buy a pickup Take it down to LA...

June 2nd, 2008, 09:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
Lance Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,177	You might check in the PRS Forums. There's a For Sale section for posting ads. http://www.prsforums.com/forums/ You'll need to be approved before posting. (takes a day) Craigslist works. So does Ebay. Don't sell it though a local shop or consignment. You'll get screwed. __________________ Lance "not very good...but I make up for it by playing loud"

June 2nd, 2008, 12:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Big John Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 4,655 35 Photos	Clean and polish the case as good as you can and then advertise :- 'Guitar case for sale - guitar included' __________________ If you are going to be a bear, be a grizzly !!

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jmintzer Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Potomac, MD Posts: 310	PM sent... Jamie

June 1st, 2008, 11:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Southern ILL Banned Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Illinois Age: 38 Posts: 982	Just make sure you include "mojo" in the sale....I am telling ya,people can't get enough mojo. Hold firm on a reasonable price....don't know exactly what ya got....but any pre-factory is very desirable...if you could hold on to it until Paul opts out or retires...it'll be worth huge money.