Re: Gibson F5-G with bottom edge damage (need advice Buy or Pass)
That is damage that needs immediate repair. I'm not a luthier but I have a decent understanding of what their work involves. What I think I see is the joint at the side and back has been broken. This damage will continue to increase if left unrepaired.
If it were me the only way I'd buy this mandolin is if there was a MAJOR price drop. One that would cover multiple hundreds of dollars likely to be spent repairing it. And you won't know what that is until it's been inspected by a top tier luthier. Plus the value of a damaged and repaired mandolin would be less than a pristine one.
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