Is there any value in an old case?

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 13 Feb 2023 8:31 am

Just ordered a split case with wheels from Kevin Hatton for my sho-bud. Which leaves me with the question of what to do with the old case. Is there any value to an old case or just toss it?

Eric Dahlhoff · Post by **Eric Dahlhoff** » 13 Feb 2023 8:42 am

If it's still functional, I'm sure someone will want it. I hate to throw away things that still work. (Some could call me a hoarder

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Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 13 Feb 2023 9:29 am

Well if anyone wants it once my case comes in they are welcome to it.

Andrew Goulet · Post by **Andrew Goulet** » 13 Feb 2023 10:30 am

Would it fit a Carter Starter? I know a new steel player in western MA that needs a case.

scott murray · Post by **scott murray** » 13 Feb 2023 10:59 am

post it up in the Amps & Accessories section and I guarantee you'll get a taker

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 13 Feb 2023 11:06 am

Thanks Scott. As soon as I have my new one, I will. Anyone who can pick it up will priority.

Nick Fryer · Post by **Nick Fryer** » 13 Feb 2023 11:25 am

Is your case for a Sho-Bud D10? I might be interest as my original is trashed and I need something better.

Thanks,
NF

Post by **Dave Mudgett** » 13 Feb 2023 11:37 am

Just as for vintage guitars - yes, there is value in the old case, especially if it's the original case and it's in good shape. Some cases are more valuable than others. For example, an old Woody Woodell fiberboard case could be quite valuable. I've been hunting for a replacement for my Franklin WW FB case for several years. I would pay pretty good money for a good one.

Especially pedal steel players are not, as a group, as concerned about absolute originality of vintage pedal steels the way vintage guitar/amp owners are concerned about absolute originality. I mean, people will pay many hundreds, and in some cases, thousands of dollars for a nice vintage case for some more desirable makes and models. But I really think having a truly original pedal steel case in reasonably good shape adds to the value.

I definitely can't see any reason to throw it in the dumpster unless it's really trashed.

Dave Campbell · Post by **Dave Campbell** » 13 Feb 2023 3:05 pm

i'd pay to have your case shipped to me! i have a pro II with no case!

Ben Elder · Post by **Ben Elder** » 15 Feb 2023 9:45 am

I think some Sho-Buds were longer than most psgs, meaning not a lot of other types of cases would fit. Save it, sell it, pass it on.

Gordon Hartin · Post by **Gordon Hartin** » 15 Feb 2023 10:00 am

I sold a case for $100 once...cost me $75 to ship it...argh

Gordon