Reputable second hand dealers

jbstevo · Post by **jbstevo** » Sat Mar 31, 2001 6:14 pm

hi all
can you recommend any reputable dealers that specialise in collectable second hand rics. i am selling my 370 rm mapleglo and would prefer it to be sold in the USA. i live in australia.
cheers
john

russ_manuel · Post by **russ_manuel** » Sat Mar 31, 2001 9:23 pm

Try Mike Parks at:
http://www.the-music-connection.com/ric.htm
Deals in both new and used and specializes in Rics. Good Luck.
Russ

jbstevo · Post by **jbstevo** » Mon Apr 02, 2001 1:48 am

thanks Russ.
Have you dealt with these guys before?
John Stephensen

russ_manuel · Post by **russ_manuel** » Mon Apr 02, 2001 3:53 am

I've spoken to Mike. He's been very helpful and is recognized by lots of us here as one of the better Ric dealers ( if not the best )
Russ

jbstevo · Post by **jbstevo** » Mon Apr 02, 2001 12:36 pm

Thanks again Russ.
Have you or anyone else heard of or dealt with "Pick of The Ricks" before ?
cheers
John

russ_manuel · Post by **russ_manuel** » Mon Apr 02, 2001 1:41 pm

John,
I've seen his ads but never dealt with him. He's located in New Jersey ( East Coast ) and has many ricks available on his site but does not sell new as an authorized dealer. Sounds like he'd be a good guy for your needs.
His site: http://www.pickofthericks.com
Just in case you haven't seen it already
Russ

jbstevo · Post by **jbstevo** » Tue Apr 03, 2001 2:55 am

thanks again russ

Nick_Thiel · Post by **Nick_Thiel** » Tue Apr 03, 2001 4:55 am

I've acquired two guitars from Pick of the Ricks and both are outstanding. Chris is a straight shooter all the way and has some pretty nice toys up there right now, I'm sure he'll give you a good deal on your guitar too.

jbstevo · Post by **jbstevo** » Tue Apr 03, 2001 7:38 pm

Thanks nick

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Tue Apr 03, 2001 7:55 pm

john-just received a 4001V63 from Chris-he's great to deal with-keeps in touch and answers his e-mails pronto. His shipping rates were excellent-mine went to Hawaii. He just added on the difference-unlike some guys who add the total cost to their built in shipping rates. Dealer character and integrity is #1 for me and Chris has both!