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    Default I am thinking of selling a Mandolin

    And as a general rule what would it sell for ?
    Should I ask 10% or 20% off retail the mandolin is mint.
    Thanks for your opinions
    Red Diamond July 9 F and a pretty nice Gilchrist F

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    Default Re: I am thinking of selling a Mandolin

    Is it Red Diamond July 9 F or a pretty nice Gilchrist F

    A lot of this depends on what your are selling and how desirable it is. If it is made by a luthier who has a long wait list and is seriously in demand you might be able to sell it for what you paid for it. You can always name your price and see if anyone is interested. Also, depends on how fast you want to move it.
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    Default Re: I am thinking of selling a Mandolin

    Thanks Jim it is a Red Diamond model A one of the new models.
    Red Diamond July 9 F and a pretty nice Gilchrist F

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    It used to be 20-30% depending on condition. That's all been turned on its head lately.
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    Default Re: I am thinking of selling a Mandolin

    Gryphon sold an older one at a listed price of $5850. It had very little finish wear.
    www.mandolincafe.com/ads/199876#199876

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    What number is your Red Diamond?
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    Red Diamond July 9 F and a pretty nice Gilchrist F

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    Default Re: I am thinking of selling a Mandolin

    Quote Originally Posted by rcc56 View Post
    Gryphon sold an older one at a listed price of $5850. It had very little finish wear.
    www.mandolincafe.com/ads/199876#199876
    Quote Originally Posted by Willow20 View Post
    294r
    The one at Gryphon was #96, built in 1998, so quite a bit older. It originally was listed at $6,500, but sat at that price for a few months. After Gryphon dropped the price by 10%, I think it sold a few weeks later.
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    Should be a dandy I was looking for a particular one I use to own tho
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    Default Re: I am thinking of selling a Mandolin

    Quote Originally Posted by joh View Post
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    So Sorry Mike, please close this thread if its inappropriate placed.
    I was just trying to get an idea of its worth, its new and don't get played so was thinking about letting this one go, its too nice to just lay in a case.
    Anyway my apologies and when I make up my mind I will post it in the classifieds and follow all rules.
    Best/willow
    Red Diamond July 9 F and a pretty nice Gilchrist F

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    Quote Originally Posted by Willow20 View Post
    So Sorry Mike, please close this thread if its inappropriate placed.
    I was just trying to get an idea of its worth, its new and don't get played so was thinking about letting this one go, its too nice to just lay in a case.
    Anyway my apologies and when I make up my mind I will post it in the classifieds and follow all rules.
    Best/willow
    I think Mike was only moderating my comment. Asking *how* to price the mandolin I think is allowed.

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