Out of the kindness of my heart...pricing info

[kudogg]

OK guys, if you KNOW your model number, and you want to know how much it's worth, I can give 3 sources:

1. My BS
2. Blue Book of Electric Guitars 8th Edition - not bad
3. Orion Blue Book - a compilation of guitar sales through the years, it's what pawn shops use. So send me a pm, and I'll look it up for you.

In exchange, you be cool to other people.

[jtr]

Most pawn shops use the internet (ebay) that why there prices all have gone up . Just because some idiot over pays a guitar they think it the new going price .

[kudogg]

Most pawn shops use the internet (ebay) that why there prices all have gone up . Just because some idiot over pays a guitar they think it the new going price .

I haven't found that to be true. Orion Blue Book is a compilation of what guitars ACTUALLY sell for across American pawn shops.

[mudkicker]

When I try and talk to local pawn shops, they always check ebay. As soon as I see that I walk. Can't say as I blame them, I woud want a larger turn on my investment also.

[Bengal]

ebay is the resource that the pawn shops around here use as well. More up to date...

[fett]

Yep. It's great when they can't find a comp on ebay. That's how I got my 2 '84 Kramer Pacers for $150 each. They try and they do mark-to-ebay when they can. But, when they can't, it's a bonanza. I know my local pawnshop quite well.

[straycat]

I landed a black model 6 when the guy didn't find a match on e bay.He thought it was a USA charvel.I pointed out the differences showing clearly it was MIJ and he said well give me $200.00 and I did.
Got a 93 Kelly Pro the same way and for $225.00.
If you fequent the pawn shop on a regular basis and buy a few times you will find that the pawn broker will cut some great deals.Case in point I bought a 2003 Ibanez 520 QS for $125.00.They list for $800.00 and retail for $699.00 I thought that was a screamin' deal.
To all that say pawn shops suck I say OK go to GC and pay full price.

[pro-fusion]

Do pawnshops actually carry decent guitars anymore? I haven't seen one with anything but the lowest-end crap in years. Many seem to put their best acquisitions straight up on eBay themselves.

[CharvelRocker]

I got my Washburn from a pawnshop. They also had a nice, like new Fender 50's Reissue (or whatever they call it) Stratocaster.

[fett]

My pawnshop actually has more guitars than I do.:ROTF: Most are Squiers, and that fucking Esteban I bought:ROTF: . Every once in awhile they get a nice one on the floor. But, I know they sell on ebay as well. I'm not sure whether they keep those downstairs in the vault. One of these days I'll ask.

[UNSANE]

I once scored an old San Dimas Charvel with strat head and bullseye graphic with a standard trem for $300...(back in early 1990 iirc....sweetest deal I ever made...wish I still had it though...dohhh!

[rjohnstone]

Most of the pawnshops here in Phoenix suck.
They have really beat up crap at stupid high prices.

[Hotplanet]

Same in Denver as well ~ too bad..