Ric 620-12

mr_gravy · Post by **mr_gravy** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 6:38 am

Have a chance to purchase a '92 620-12, Fireglo with case. Person is asking $850 and it has a bunch of dings on the body and headstock. Just wondering if this is a fair price.
I know Elderly is selling a brand new 620-12 for $1063.
Would appreciate comments. Thanks.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:57 am

I passed on a similar item a few months back. Seller wanted $750.00.

mr_gravy · Post by **mr_gravy** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:22 am

What would be a fair price considering the cosmetic condition? I'm not concerned about cosmetics, but playability, frets, electronics, and neck stability condition are important.
Would $750 still be too high?

eggman · Post by **eggman** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:47 am

John,

It's difficult to say without having personally inspected this guitar. Based on your information, it sounds reasonable. I've got a 620/12 and like it, FWIW.

Eggman

mr_gravy · Post by **mr_gravy** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:53 am

Yes, good point about inspecting it. It's tough to judge a guitar from a few digital pics. I don't mind paying a bit higher than it should be (About $30 to $50) I just didn't want to get hosed on the deal if I decided to go ahead with it.
Appreciate the comments here.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 12:24 pm

You won't find anything in a Rick 12 for less money than that. So if it's structurally OK, then you aren't getting hosed, as you put it.

My own turndown was based on cosmetics, too.

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 12:28 pm

Why not spend the extra $200 for a new one? Seems a very reasonable price for a 12 string!

mr_gravy · Post by **mr_gravy** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 1:08 pm

I agree that the price difference is not that much, but I've liked the early 90s Rics I've played. I have '90 330 & a '91 360. The necks seem to be similar and feel better than the later Rics I've played. I dunno, it's hard because there aren't many out there to play and try before you can buy. Plus, $200 is a fair amount of money to me. It can always go towards relieving future GAS