75th Anniversary shindig?

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:05 am

"If you think the "specified upcharge is a little steep",I'd be interested to know what you think is fair."

Eric....that's a tough one. Like I said, I think the price for new Rics is a bargain for the quality. The special paint and pickguard/TRC are nice but, to me, for $2100-ish that's a big mark-up for a mini-COTY and engraved vintage type pickguard/TRC. There seems to be far more involved in the C64 which is in the same ballpark price wise. As far as the limited status, I paid $1800 for my LK and it is more limited and, IMO, wins on uniqueness factor as well. (BTW......even at $2800 list I still think the LK is far better bang for the buck). Cost associated with adding them to the production schedule seems odd. Wouldn't they be added at the end like everything else? As for rarity....Ric hasn't seemed to take that into consideration in past pricing so I'm surprised to see that referenced now.

Again, I think Rics are a great value in general so even at $2K-ish I believe a "plain" 4003 is worth it so with the special factor it is certainly a fair price. Just, to me, the cost over a "standard" 4003 for what you get with the 75th is out of proportion with past practice for limited models. So maybe I'm just a little surprised.

eric_b · Post by **eric_b** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:24 am

Fair enough..Everyone attaches their own personal criteria on what constitutes a value to them,and there's nothing wrong with that at all.After all it's their money!

I personally (bias aside) think it's a great value,especially given the quality of the instrument.

leesh · Post by **leesh** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 12:58 pm

Agreed Eric

On a side note, it was great meeting you!

eric_b · Post by **eric_b** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 1:12 pm

Hey,great meeting you too Alisha...In fact,that goes for EVERYONE I met this past weekend!

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 1:27 pm

I think their very worthy of the price. Cool finish choice, TRC and Pickguard like no other. I would have liked to have seen a few other things as well,,but Im not complaining.

I'd like to see the finish made into the '07 COY. It would look just as nice with a standard guard and TRC.

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 4:45 pm

Jeff said:

... I have been trying to call you at RIC but I only get a general voicemail! ...

Maybe that was General Voicemail, the new commander of the Rickenbacker Army.

jps · Post by **jps** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 4:59 pm

Kenny told me that there was a meeting with the Japanese distributor so the phone was on autopilot.

Sorry I never did catch up with you Eric, I was hoping you could have joined us for dinner Thursday, along with Kenny.

Next time.

eric_b · Post by **eric_b** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 3:48 am

Next time for sure Jeffery,how did we not chat on Friday?

And Gary,that was not General Voicemail,it was Sheriff Voicemail,Commander of the Rickenbacker Army..You might have seen him Sunday night.

jdogric12 · Post by **jdogric12** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 5:04 am

I guess you could say a lot of us "shot the sheriff" (with our cameras!)

eric_b · Post by **eric_b** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 6:12 am

Yeah,but did you shoot the Deputies too?

jdogric12 · Post by **jdogric12** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 6:21 am

Now that's just ridiculous.

eric_b · Post by **eric_b** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:47 am

Well.....Yeah

8mileshigh · Post by **8mileshigh** » Sat Sep 02, 2006 12:30 pm

Yeah....great to meet you Eric. Until the next time!

eric_b · Post by **eric_b** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 7:31 am

You betcha Graham..Was great talking to ya..Maybe next time a few of us can get to your side of the pond..Not to mention that trip to Oz I've been meaning to take one day.

8mileshigh · Post by **8mileshigh** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 3:19 am

You're welcome anytime.