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Topic: Value help on an Oahu Iolana D-6 w/changers |
John Rosett
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Missoula, MT
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Posted 27 Dec 2014 9:08 am |
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A friend of mine back east is looking at this Oahu Iolana D-6 with Oahu string changers on both necks. It's in excellent condition, with case and legs. The store it's in is asking $1275. This seems a little high to me, but I'm no expert. Thoughts?
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Dick Chapple Sr
From:
Hardin Montana, USA
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Posted 30 Dec 2014 11:20 am Iolana
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Hi John. That seems to be about $450 too high to me to begin with. I have one without the changers, no legs but in perfect shape. I love the looks of it. But in that price range I'd be going after a Fender D-8 I've seen on here in perfect shape instead.
I have a Supro D-6 in enamel finish (rather than MOTS) that I really like and play for much less cost.
If his heart is set on that Iolana, then he may be paying a bit more than it's collectable value but sometimes its be darned with collectable value if it is one that really gives you satisfaction to play and is a long term keeper.
Maybe others with add some good info.
Happy New Year.
Dick |
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Patrick Harison
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Minneapolis, MN
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Posted 30 Dec 2014 12:53 pm
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I'm going to agree with Dick. This would be a fair "Full Retail" price but I would expect it to sit in the shop for a long time... That being said, the asking price is a ways off of "Market" value. Things here on the forum generally sell closer to Market value... Which on this instrument, depending on condition is closer to $700-800 based on what we see things go for in the for sale section.
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Doug Beaumier
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Northampton, MA
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