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Tell me if this is a good deal for a Fender American Standard Strat

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JustWannaBeAbleToJamAndNotEmbarassMyself

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Oct 3, 2006, 11:40:58 PM10/3/06
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I'm considering purchasing a 2001 Fender American Standard Strat.

Asking price is $675, includes a hardshell case. Its supposedly in
perfect condition.

Would you say this is a reasonable price for the guitar?? I'm a
novice at this.. what should I watch out for??? Should I bring the
guitar to a dealer of some sort?? .. this is a private party sale.

Sacramento Dave

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Oct 3, 2006, 11:52:45 PM10/3/06
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"JustWannaBeAbleToJamAndNotEmbarassMyself" <wisert...@gmail.com> wrote
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It's a reasonable price if the guitar feels good to play and you like
it. That's how simple it is


VampiressX

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Oct 4, 2006, 12:07:11 AM10/4/06
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Sacramento Dave wrote:

> It's a reasonable price if the guitar feels good to play and you like
> it. That's how simple it is
>
>

nooooooooooo... its all about image. You gotta look good.

--
"When it comes to huge openings, a lot of people think of me."
-Hedwig, 2001

Grip

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Oct 4, 2006, 12:10:29 AM10/4/06
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I tend to Agree with Dave, but I personally think it's about $100.-$150 too
high. That would reflect prices in my area.


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Keith Adams

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Oct 4, 2006, 5:36:54 AM10/4/06
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If its easy to play then you'll probably be alright.

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Derek

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Oct 4, 2006, 10:02:08 AM10/4/06
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To give you a comparison, I paid $550 for a brand new 2000 US Strat in
2002. It was new stock from a store that went out of biz. I knew the
guy, so I got a good deal. Adjust for 6 years of price increases, and
if it truly is mint, I think $675 is a fair deal, not great, but fair.

M...@disney.com

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Oct 5, 2006, 11:31:08 AM10/5/06
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On 3 Oct 2006 20:40:58 -0700,
"JustWannaBeAbleToJamAndNotEmbarassMyself" <wisert...@gmail.com>
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Carry cash and put $500 in one pocket (hundreds) and $50 in three
other pockets. Offer him the 5 $100 bills for it first...cash..if he
won't do it pull out another $50 and tell him this is about as high as
you can go...if that fails go for another $20...then a $10 ...hell,
you might walk with a $500 guitar...probably should make him take it
to a shop first to be checked out...shop guy might get him to lower
the price if it is outta line. Get a pro setup on it after you buy
it..about $80-120 normally.Might get him to get it set up at a shop
for $650 including the setup price...that way you can say no if there
is a bad neck or something...M.M.M.

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