How to determine the value of a 1998 Collector's Edition Telecaster?

Hi all,
 
I have a friend looking to sell one, but while Fender said they were making 1,998 of them, it appears they made less than 1,000 and they don't show up for sale often. That's making finding a value a challenge.
 
Any ideas?

The forum members at Strat Talk could tell you.

smallstonefan
Hi all,
 
I have a friend looking to sell one, but while Fender said they were making 1,998 of them, it appears they made less than 1,000 and they don't show up for sale often. That's making finding a value a challenge.
 
Any ideas?

Go to eBay and look sort by completed sales.

In 2015 the guitar is a used guitar regardless of it being a part of a collectors edition. You grandchildren may have better luck selling it as something special. If you look at reverb.com, Craigs list, Ebay, etc. You'll get a pretty good idea what people are asking and getting. Most stuff online sells for less than asking.
 
You have to buy what YOU value, not what the manufacturer says you should value.

Selling is a matter of asking what YOU want and then taking offers for less. I wouldn't fuss or waist to much time as the internet will be all over the map with prices... It's one of thousands of used Telecaster guitars for sale. I'm in the market myself and finding most are under $1,000 if USA made.  

Guys lets face it, we've been played!
Custom Shop, Limited Edition, Collectors blah blah blah.
'68 RI, lizard green 3 color burst, tubular maple top; EXACT in every detail...
Really?
Remember when the boys at Gibby, FINALLY GOT IT RIGHT!, with the braz fret boards?
Although I did play, and lust after, an '03 R9 that R&S had reliced.
That bad girl was RIGHT in every detail.
In an original Cali Girl (brown on the outside, pink in the middle) case,
she would have fooled the best; she was that good!
Tried to buy her, the seller (this was the Cal Vintage Show) didn't take Visa.
I literally hugged the guy (you should have seen his face! I should have kissed him!).
Thanked him for saving me like 6K.
 
But, back to the program in progress; we've been, and are being, PLAYED!
If she speaks to you and for you; buy her!
But don't count on anything built since the 60's attaining some kind of "vintage" value.
Gibson Inc. and pre-CBS Fender; otherwise you're just foolin' yourself.
Oh and Brazilian Martins of course.
Just my nickel98 boys, I was there remember
 
T
 
 

"nothing ever spoke to me"
Meaning to Tele's, now I get it....
 
mybad?
 
T

My Jack Russel spoke to me once, but that's a whole 'nother story....
Glad we got it straightened out.
 
T

Congrats!
 
When do we get to see the pictures? 

It's late and it's dark, but here's a starter pic :)
 

Hi Tom,
 
That is the "Collector's Edition" 1998 telecaster. I'll get some better pics in the light today.
 
Also, that is a real-deal 1964 Fender Super Reverb.  It is the best amp I've ever owned and will be with me until I'm dead - or I lose my hands in some freak knife juggling accident!  
 
I think this amp is way under-rated, and I'm "super" glad to hear another person thinks the way I do about it!

drewfx1
That looks sweet (both of them). 

Thanks Drew! :) Here are a few more pix of the new addition:
 

While I'm not a big gold trip person - the mother of pearl markers are really nice. The neck has a good curve to it and is a joy to play. I've always thought of telecasters as country guitars, but this gets a fantastic rock tone - much to my surprise. I went in to GC and played a brand new $1,400 telecaster and this one just blew that away. I don't care for the flat necks, finish, and fretwork of the new ones...

I totally know how you feel Tom - no worries here! 
 
Thanks for the correction on the Abalone inlays. They sure add a nice touch...

Thanks Rocky - I'm having a lot of fun with it...