What is a fair price for a used 4004L in excellent condition

[squirebass]

Not sure of the year of manufacture(serial isn't listed) but it has a bubinga or caribbean rosewood board, mapleglo finish, and the neck pickup is right up against the end of fretboard. It is priced at $2000, but that seems a little high to me... What say you, Forumites?

[jdogric12]

Yep, asking prices online are typically insane. List is 2459. In the good old days I paid 65% of list for a new Rick. These days it's a tad higher. Used though, maybe half? I think 4004's are cool, but wouldn't pay more than 1200 for less than mint. Reverb has a '15 4004L MG for 1500... that's not too terribly outrageous compared to some of the ebay dreamers, but I'd definitely come in lower and see how they react.

[LenMinNJ]

There's one on eBay now from Sam Ash Music for $1500.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2015-Rickenback ... 3131112391

Can't hurt to give them a call and make them an offer.

[woodyng]

The 4004 series has never really caught on in a big way with consumers,so i am always surprised to see folks hawking used ones at $2k+ prices. I bought my first one 8(?) years ago for $1600,and fell in love. (An ‘04 Cii).
Since then,i’ve gradually accumulated 4 more,paying a low of $1k apeice for my last 2 (both JG Laredos),and $1800 for my Ci. I’ve only ever bought my Ricks used. The most i’ve ever spent on a bass was for My custom Laredo,and it was still slightly under $2k. (Money well spent,as it is still my all-time favorite bass!)
Here’s my current collection,with the latest addition being the 2000 JG Laredo with “lowered” pickup positions and a very figured maple fretboard. I bought it in August from the original owner,and it is in pristine condition. The deals are out there if you can find them!

[rickenbrother]

There's one on eBay now from Sam Ash Music for $1500.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2015-Rickenback ... 3131112391

Considering the asking prices of many, that was fair.

[LenMinNJ]

Here’s my current collection,with the latest addition being the 2000 JG Laredo with “lowered” pickup positions and a very figured maple fretboard. I bought it in August from the original owner,and it is in pristine condition.

What a handsome family!