So I've a couple of guitars that have been in storage for years that I'm hoping to sell, but I don't really know how I figure out what they're worth? I'm pretty clueless about the guitar market, is there any sort of reliable reference for guitar resale pricing? Or is it just whatever you think you'll get for it and chance your arm kinda buzz?
See if you can find the same/similar model on adverts.ie Look at asking price and what price the seller eventually got. Reverb.com will do a similar job but prices are often inflated there cos sellers increase their prices to cover selling fees.
Emphyrio covers it, pretty much. Be realistic in your pricing expectations, but expect low offers on Adverts, just because that's the culture of the site. If you can be patient, the many gobshites will eventually drift away and you find more genuine interest will eventually come. If you're not in Dublin, expect any offers from Dublin to include you bringing the guitars to Dublin.
When creating your ad, clean them first and take lots of clear pictures from many angles to include in the ad. If it looks like it has been cared for and not abused, you will have a better chance of attracting interest than a blurry pic of a scum-crusted biohazard. If you know the specs, include as much of that as you can too, to avoid needless questions. If you have an Ibanez, Ibanez wiki site is a fantastic resource to send people to https://ibanez.fandom.com/wiki/Portal:Guitar_models
Ok deadly, thanks for all the tips lads!
Long time adverts.ie user and while it's usually pedals more than guitars I've sold on there, I've definitely noticed things slowing down over there in terms of sale in the last year or two. I'd say be patient but stick to your guns- realistically be prepared to get a little under what you're asking. Also helps to put "NO TRADES" in your ad and set minimum pricing to avoid the gobshites trying to offer you the encore they've had in their ma's attic. Unfortunately people over there aren't always willing to pay a fair price regardless of how much something is actually worth, it's just bargain hunters nowadays.
Reverb is good, fees are a pain in the arse tho. I guess it depends if you're willing to go the hassle of shipping a guitar..
Reverb is also good because you get to remain anonymous and the transaction is entirely online. As mentioned though, you then have to get into the shipping side of things which can be a pain with guitars.
Facebook marketplace has actually been my biggest seller by far. The downsides are you have no anonymity as your profile is directly linked to it. Plus the idiot to serious buyer ratio there is way higher than anywhere else. Quickest way to generate interest though.
Some rules of thumb: just ignore lowballers altogether. Don't hold anything for anyone, just let them know it's first come , first serve. Make sure and agree the fee before they come to collect.
To get an idea of price eBay is often a good place to take an average from. Reverb isn't bad, but as mentioned prices are inflated there, but can still be good to get a ballpark. Failing that I usually just go for around 2/3 of the new price (though it really is item dependent)
Cheers mooncat, once is a Jackson V which is a bit more straightforwards but the other one is a banged up 90s Silver Series (I think) BC Rich that needs a lot of work so would be probably sell as a project for someone. I might have to join some collectors groups.
Quote from: Mithrandir on August 15, 2025, 08:06:39 PMCheers mooncat, once is a Jackson V which is a bit more straightforwards but the other one is a banged up 90s Silver Series (I think) BC Rich that needs a lot of work so would be probably sell as a project for someone. I might have to join some collectors groups.
Out of curiosity, what model is the BC Rich?
Quote from: stearl on August 16, 2025, 08:05:04 PMQuote from: Mithrandir on August 15, 2025, 08:06:39 PMCheers mooncat, once is a Jackson V which is a bit more straightforwards but the other one is a banged up 90s Silver Series (I think) BC Rich that needs a lot of work so would be probably sell as a project for someone. I might have to join some collectors groups.
Out of curiosity, what model is the BC Rich?
Oh sorry should have said! It's an ironbird! I think I've found out what is from a guy that moderates one of the big fb group. He reckons it's a 94-95 silver series made in Korea. I'll try get some photos up.
Cool. Second hand Ironbirds can go for good money these days if in reasonable nick.
Never mind