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This is getting out of control.
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2002 7:32 am
by kennyhowes
Can anyone explain to me why a reissue nameplate is going for over $250??!?
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1510517555
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2002 9:31 am
by jwilli
Hmmm, I noticed that VOXWORLD has bid repeatedly on this. Isn't that "Lee" who had been under suspicion recently over at VoxTalks?? A ridiculous price.
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2002 9:43 am
by leftybass
Kenny and John: While we're on the subject, what should a genuine plate from the '60's sell for?? I refer to the type that is thicker than the re-issues and is clear on the sides; only the bottom surface is screened. Any ideas???
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2002 1:26 pm
by kennyhowes
I sold a couple of them on eBay last year in the ballpark of $100; I got more for a lefty old style plate, can't remember how much. Should've kept 'em. Ah well.
This should not be such a difficult part to acquire, IMHO.
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2002 2:54 pm
by admin
I guess they will go for whatever the buyer is willing to pay. When you consider that the suggested retail price for the nameplate is currently $45. US new, I suppose that a doubling for a vintage plate will put us close to $100. US and within the ballpark of being reasonable. But a quadrupling, I concur is pushing the envelope. In the end, if you have a vintage instrument, you probably won't seetle for a new nameplate if you can arrange to get an older one.
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2002 5:36 pm
by rick12dr
!!! the price has gone UP on these? I thought it was $25 US plus your old one, though Rhodes was charging $50 plus the old one.
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2002 6:38 pm
by kennyhowes
Yep, I think it should be $25. One can tell pretty easily if someone has stuck a Ric nameplate on a Turser, I think.
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2002 5:38 am
by webhead
I think the price went up that high because Ric isn't selling them outright anymore. It's that "give me yours and I'll give you mine" deal.
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2002 3:28 pm
by tblair
I used 'buy it now' to buy a 12-string gold truss cover with upper & lower pickguards for $49.00 a couple of weeks ago.
Bidders on this piece should check gbase- there's been a 60s truss cover for sale there for weeks at $200.00.
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2002 4:12 pm
by admin
Good points Anthony. As always, it never hurts to shop around for the best deal. It is well worth checking out all the sources!
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2002 7:00 am
by kennyhowes
UPDATE: Want a good laugh? Check out the current bid on this item, and then click on "Bid History" and scroll down to "Bid Retractions."
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2002 4:02 pm
by jwilli
Strange. "Short term madness"?!