tk -> RE: older Conde, Reyes, etc PRICING (Jan. 4 2013 17:28:27)
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For example, Dan had a 1993 Gravina Conde for $6500 and a 1994 Gravina going for $5000? Is this basically a way of saying one sounds better than another? Can you trust that if you're contemplating 2 guitars and one is way more expensive than the other, it will have properties related to that increase in cost? You are asking a very good question but unfortunately there is no one answer. Based on my experience and conversation with Dan Zeff, GSI and other dealers, the price of the guitar is affected by so many factors, mainly: 1) Quality and Condition: Believe it or not, a lot of buyers pay attention to the condition of the instrument they are investing in. 2) Year it was made: Jim brought up a great example for Gerundino guitars. Rumors for older ones being the real ones vs. the >90s being the fake ones, who knows but, plays a role 3) Whether the maker is still alive or dead: Reyes Senior guitar would probably go up in prices once the father stops making the guitars. Simply, Supply and Demand. For Condes, just my opinion, I value the pre 96s much more than the later ones. Quality wise I think they are better. Again, just my opinion. 4) Availability: Try to find <80s Gerundino or Faustino Condes today....It is very hard. Also, keep in mind that Dan Zeff does not update his website to adjust old inventory. It could very well be that the condes you saw were sold at very different times, so you are not comparing similar guitars at the same time. There were times where people paid $13K for excellent Reyes, try to find one at that price today.... Just some thoughts, TK
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