MF5 in the classifieds right now.

[9lbShellhamer]

Oh man...someone please buy that MF5 before I get any crazy ideas. $4600 is a steal if it's in the shape it looks like it's in. (even if a "similar" one sold on ebay for cheaper...)

NFI, just a fan. Luckily it's so far away I can't play it or else I would probably be buying it. Seems like the seller trades around quite a bit considering the number of posting.

http://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/97253#97253

[colorado_al]

Seller just bought it off ebay for $3,750
http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/sh...-Collings-MF-5

[Eddie Sheehy]

Yep, plus $75 shipping plus "as-is" "no-returns"... not many willing to take those chances... Now available with 48hr Approval (Returns for ANY reason)... you get what you pay for... that ebay bargain is long-gone.

[Josh Levine]

Still a good deal, and it doesn't hurt that a reputable seller has had his hands on it and has verified what it is and it's condition. There is certainly some risk in taking that purchase off Ebay, however if I was in the right place at the right time could have pulled the trigger on it given the quality and consistency of an MF5.

[9lbShellhamer]

Yeah... just got excited when I saw it. Probably didn't need to start a thread...

[jim simpson]

Seller just bought it off ebay for $3,750
http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/sh...-Collings-MF-5

Do you mean to say the the seller just won it on Ebay and had it listed that fast? I wouldn't think there would be enough time for the Cafe seller to receive the won Ebay auction and be able to re-list so soon.

I remember looking at the Ebay example and noting the finish issue on the top near the f-hole. It wouldn't have stopped me if I was in the market.

[Eddie Sheehy]

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