orangeblossom
Friend of Leo's
Most guitars on reverb are way overpriced imho.
Reverb prices.
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mandoloony
Tele-Afflicted
Yeah, your opinion and that of every other internet poster.
Clearly:
1) People are being forced to buy through Reverb,
2) There is no way to make an offer on the large majority of listings, and
3) All listing prices on that site are many orders of magnitude higher than everywhere else.
Are we done now?
Clearly:
1) People are being forced to buy through Reverb,
2) There is no way to make an offer on the large majority of listings, and
3) All listing prices on that site are many orders of magnitude higher than everywhere else.
Are we done now?
sax4blues
Poster Extraordinaire
I bought a PRS Silver Sky from store on Reverb and paid a very fair price.
stormsedge
Poster Extraordinaire
I've done pretty well with Reverb guitar purchases. When I think the price is too high, I take a pass.
fretknot
Tele-Afflicted
It's not just on Reverb. Local prices are pretty high where I live. Brick-and-mortar shops, Craigslist, FB Marketplace all seem overpriced to me. Once in a while I have been able to pick up a deal, but for the most part people seem to be asking more these days, with the exception of the occasional motivated seller. On the other hand, I did buy a '50s Vintera Tele on eBay for a good price last year, but killer deals are more rare than they were a few years ago.
kuch
Poster Extraordinaire
Times sure have changed. In the early 2Ks and through the '08 crash, I remember getting nice american made strats and teles for $4-600. then around '10 they started to creep up to $7-900, and of course now they're up in the $1200 and up range.
All I can say is that I'm glad I got most of the good gear I have now when things were less expensive.
One of the causes for high prices is that a lot of people bought a lot of gear during the pandemic, and are expecting to get 75, 80, or even 90% when they sell. It's inflated the market both in used and new gear.
I just recently picked up a Fender Am Std FSR strat in almost mint condition with HSC for $1K, which to me is a "good" price these days.
It is what it is. If you want good guitars and amps these days, you have to pay the piper.
Edit: Just for reference/FYI there's the exact guitar as the one above listed on Reverb right now that is priced at $1,599
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All I can say is that I'm glad I got most of the good gear I have now when things were less expensive.
One of the causes for high prices is that a lot of people bought a lot of gear during the pandemic, and are expecting to get 75, 80, or even 90% when they sell. It's inflated the market both in used and new gear.
I just recently picked up a Fender Am Std FSR strat in almost mint condition with HSC for $1K, which to me is a "good" price these days.
It is what it is. If you want good guitars and amps these days, you have to pay the piper.
Edit: Just for reference/FYI there's the exact guitar as the one above listed on Reverb right now that is priced at $1,599
Fender FSR American Standard Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2013 Sonic Blue | Reverb
The guitar is lightly played and in great shape. Fender American doesn't release this color/fretboard combination often and this one has a beautiful dark piece of rosewood on the neck. There is only a small blemish on the back of the guitar, a small ring shaped finish check in the lacquer. (Last ...
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SixStringSlinger
Poster Extraordinaire
People also expect to receive offers lower than what they list, so they list higher in hopes that an offer won't be too much lower.
Just make an offer, and if possible back it up (I'd like to buy it for $X as for the last six months on Reverb and eBay they've been selling for $X+(whatever) and yours doesn't have the original pickups...).
Worst they can do is say no and you still don't have the guitar you never had.
Just make an offer, and if possible back it up (I'd like to buy it for $X as for the last six months on Reverb and eBay they've been selling for $X+(whatever) and yours doesn't have the original pickups...).
Worst they can do is say no and you still don't have the guitar you never had.
backporchmusic
Poster Extraordinaire
The stuff that is priced 'right' sells fast. The stuff that is priced too high sits and people who pop in to shop a bit think that is the normal price.
Nope. By the very nature of it, the ones you see are all priced above market. That's why they are there for you to see. If you don't have time or inclination to check prices and listings daily, even several times a day, don't worry--someone else does, and they got the item at the right price.
Nope. By the very nature of it, the ones you see are all priced above market. That's why they are there for you to see. If you don't have time or inclination to check prices and listings daily, even several times a day, don't worry--someone else does, and they got the item at the right price.
Dismalhead
Doctor of Teleocity
Used equipment prices shot up a whole bunch over the past few years, mainly due to the fact that the major manufacturers weren't making much new product to keep up with demand. I see Reverb as the place that establishes the market rate for used equipment.
As an example I've been looking for a Gibson TV Yellow LP Special single cut. They sell new for $1799. Used ones are going for $1400 and up, and they're selling quickly. Been watching CL and FB Marketplace for a few months now, and there have been none in the greater area around me. Probably will break down and get one off Reverb eventually.
Also, I've made offers on multiple things on Reverb where you could make offers and no one has accepted or countered in a reasonable way yet. I've had two guys say they'll take my offer, but they'd just jack up the shipping the same amount they took off the price. Not sure how they think that's any better.
As an example I've been looking for a Gibson TV Yellow LP Special single cut. They sell new for $1799. Used ones are going for $1400 and up, and they're selling quickly. Been watching CL and FB Marketplace for a few months now, and there have been none in the greater area around me. Probably will break down and get one off Reverb eventually.
Also, I've made offers on multiple things on Reverb where you could make offers and no one has accepted or countered in a reasonable way yet. I've had two guys say they'll take my offer, but they'd just jack up the shipping the same amount they took off the price. Not sure how they think that's any better.
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CCK1
Friend of Leo's
To me, most Reverb prices are about what you’d expect. Even when there’s no option to make an offer, I just use the “Contact Seller” button to offer what I’m willing to pay.
Where I see unrealistic prices is on the local Craigslist. I’ve seen several items listed for a substantial amount more than it could be had new from Musicians Friend or Sweetwater.
Where I see unrealistic prices is on the local Craigslist. I’ve seen several items listed for a substantial amount more than it could be had new from Musicians Friend or Sweetwater.
Recalcitrant
Tele-Holic
Well, I did business in a Guitar Center last week, and came away thinking "That was pretty fair. What's everybody complaining about?"
There are a lot of people on sites like Reverb trying to catch the "inflation shortage" wave. Many of those gougers aren't selling much. There are plenty of reasonable priced gear also though. Albeit prices are a bit high for many things in general.
I’ll repeat it again because I haven’t in a while , but it remains statistically inescapable :
This price increase is a blip.
Not enough Gen Z/millennials who -
1.) want instruments for any reason
2.) have any disposable cash to buy instruments
- to absorb all the instruments (especially vintage) that are currently owned by boomers/older Gen X’ers that will soon flood the market due the passing of/impending passing of all us geezers.
Lots and lots of instruments (including niche “types” of instruments like fine acoustic archtops that hold little to no interest for younger folks) entering the open market where the only buyers are people that have no interest in :
Hendrix, Clapton , Page, Beck, Django, Clarence White, Bill Monroe, CSN or Y, Bloomfield, Bonamassa , etc, etc, etc…
Anecdotal evidence of your nephew being into guitar doesn’t mean there is the same percentage of kids picking up an instrument now as there were 20/30/40/50 years ago.
And - the thing that occupies a large amount of their time each day didn’t exist in any of those past decades either.
The cell phone/pocket computer/world of entertainment in their hand.
This price increase is a blip.
Not enough Gen Z/millennials who -
1.) want instruments for any reason
2.) have any disposable cash to buy instruments
- to absorb all the instruments (especially vintage) that are currently owned by boomers/older Gen X’ers that will soon flood the market due the passing of/impending passing of all us geezers.
Lots and lots of instruments (including niche “types” of instruments like fine acoustic archtops that hold little to no interest for younger folks) entering the open market where the only buyers are people that have no interest in :
Hendrix, Clapton , Page, Beck, Django, Clarence White, Bill Monroe, CSN or Y, Bloomfield, Bonamassa , etc, etc, etc…
Anecdotal evidence of your nephew being into guitar doesn’t mean there is the same percentage of kids picking up an instrument now as there were 20/30/40/50 years ago.
And - the thing that occupies a large amount of their time each day didn’t exist in any of those past decades either.
The cell phone/pocket computer/world of entertainment in their hand.
gitold
Poster Extraordinaire
I’ve been on a pedal jag lately and bought 12 pedals off Reverb in the last few months. The only problem I had was with a compressor from Chicago Music Exchange that was mint but defective. They paid for shipping back to them and refunded me immediately. I know what I’m looking for, watch and wait until the price is right, and then give them an offer. Sold my Bad Monkey for $190 then bought the Digitech Hardwired Tube Overdrive (a much better version of the Bad Monkey) for $55 shipped. Just have to know what you’re looking for.
Time will tell, of course, but I don't think this is a blip. The increase hasn't been insane enough for prices to drop that much. I think it's a market reset. Prices on gear that is selling have mostly flattened, and I think we'll see more normal increases for a while.
teletail
Poster Extraordinaire
If only there was a way to not buy something if we think the price is too high.
so I just need to outlive enough of the rest of you? Not sure it will happen, but this is me, biding my time and saving my shekels, and hoping for the best.
