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+1 to Cary in post 31.
In my view, you should decide whether the purpose for this mandolin is to: (a) serve as a tester to see if you develop a taste for the mando, or (b) be your primary mando for...

There's a Seagull S8 in Calgary for $360. https://www.kijiji.ca/v-guitar/calgary/seagull-mandolin-and-hard-case/1642646193

Hey, three pieces of advice for buying a mandolin in Canada on a budget: (1) buy used; (2) buy from a Canadian seller; and (3) buy an A-model (don't pay extra for the scroll). Watch kijiji. There's...

Well, Cary Fagan, if that is your real name you'll certainly be stopped at the border from now on ;)

Thanks Ranald.

The current stock in Folkway and 12th Fret is probably not what I'm looking for, and although I'm currently close to both I'll soon be moving to PEI. So not quite Igloolik, but far...

Hi everyone,

I'm interested in a 1920s mandolin that is described on the seller's website as having a touch of sink.

The short question is: should this be a dealbreaker?

More generally,...

Thanks to all of you for taking the time to share your experience and advice.

I've been keeping my eye on Folkway and 12th Fret - they're both about an hour drive. I've also reached out to the...

Hi everyone,

I in an area of Canada that is not close to a store carrying vintage mandos. As a result, my fix for an old instrument will have to be satisfied online. I've been doing what research...

Thanks RCC. Maybe I had it right the first time then.

Thanks jcondino and rcc for the helpful and thoughtful advice. I misread the owner's email - the five digit number was the serial number and not the FON. Still, it sounds like we will be far apart on...

Hello everyone,

First time poster. I was offered a mando in a trade. Serial number is now illegible, the owner believes it to be a 1923 A-2 based on the FON of 113xx. The tailpiece is missing,...