Wanted: Value of '82 Ibanez Artist

bernie · 2018-10-17T09:38:03+00:00

Hi All, I am posting this on behalf of a friend who's finances went south recently due to high medical expenses after his leg had to be amputated. His requ...

Wanted: Value of '82 Ibanez Artist

klaasvakie

found it

bernie

Thanx Klaasvakie! My friend made special reference to the gold plated pickups, etc. Does that make any financial difference?

klaasvakie

Good gold-plated hardware is generally a bit more expensive than chrome/nickel/black.

These pickups are identical except for the color, but differ quite a lot in price:

https://raru.co.za/musical-instruments/6335576-dimarzio-dp163bk-bluesbucker-electric-guitar-pickup-all-positions-black

https://raru.co.za/musical-instruments/6718481-dimarzio-bluesbucker-humbucker-bridge-or-neck-pickup-gold-cover

Not sure how I would price that for a 2nd-hand sale though.

studmissile

I concur with V8, Its an AR500. R12-15k .Stunning guitars, worth more than that IMO playability and quality wise. But it really depends on finding the right Ibanez collector?

Jazzman105

Of course, it also depends on how big his rush is to sell. He would have to be prepared to wait for that kind of asking price (R15k). Maybe he gets lucky early on, but generally that's seldom the case.

bernie

It is an urgent sale. We are talking Medical Aid claims and they have little if any sympathy ...

V8

bernie I should add - you will get lowballed. Do not take it personally! Usually it's a trader who will offer around 40-50% of the asking price. If it's urgent 9-10k should be achievable - good luck with the sale!

I know there is at least one ibby collector out there - a guy in Bloem who has > 40 ibby's!

bernie

V8 Will it be improper to ask for his contact detail?

V8

bernie No at all - but I don't have it. His mate did the deal on his behalf, sadly I don't have either's details.

But pop it up on gumtree, that's how he found me. All of @studmissile's links are greeeat. If in Cpt you can also chat to Graham @ Gear Junkie about consignment or in Jhb, Ronnie/Jos @ Ronnie's Allbang and Stumit - they may make you an offer, but it'll be a rather low one to purchase as stock.

mieliehobo

bernie how do I get in touch? Have you perhaps settled on a price?

Best regards

studmissile

Here are the main 2nd hand group sites:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/757090121042930/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/739245542817704/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/335454519918808/
https://www.gumtree.co.za/

bernie

mieliehobo: Sorry, only saw your response this morning. You can contact Lappies (seller) at 073 461-4470 and refer to this mail form me.

buttle

Does he by any chance have any ice skates?