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Ric 620-12
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 6:38 am
by mr_gravy
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.
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:57 am
by jingle_jangle
I passed on a similar item a few months back. Seller wanted $750.00.
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:22 am
by mr_gravy
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?
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:47 am
by eggman
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
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:53 am
by mr_gravy
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.
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 12:24 pm
by jingle_jangle
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.
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 12:28 pm
by kcole4001
Why not spend the extra $200 for a new one? Seems a very reasonable price for a 12 string!
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 1:08 pm
by mr_gravy
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
