drewfx1
I avoid thinking about this too much.
 
The reality is it's the 21st century and if you care about getting return you look at how much similar stuff sold for recently on ebay.
 
But the difficulty for me is, "what about the parts guitars and instruments I modded?". Do I have to explain that a parts guitar is likely worth more if disassembled, and then explain how to disassemble and describe things? Do I have to find the original PU's that were in something and clearly identify them to be included with the guitar they came from, so that someone who knows very little if anything about such things can understand what I'm talking about?
 
Seems like it may be increasing the burden more than the money is worth. YMMV.

 
There are two particular mid 60's guitars on ebay right now that I had a small interest in that have clearly just been parted out by their owners. You can see an unusual body and slowly realize all of it's unusual parts are also for sale.
 
My first thought; "what an easy way to hide a twisted neck... yank all the parts out and sell it pieces parts". The person who gets the body/neck will spend a year or more getting all the parts together before it's strung up and the issue becomes apparent.
 
I suspect the seller is just trying to get what he thinks the stuff is worth.
 
best regards,
mike

McQ,
 
Have you priced the grill yet?
 
I crave a new, erm replacement, Weber.
 
Forget the DVDs, they'll bring back to many memories of missed movie nights (and kettle korn popcorn).

 
"I would not want some unscrupulous vulture benefiting"
 
May I remind you that you actually invited an unscrupulous vulture into your nest.
 
Why not give the gift that lasts? Teach your heirs to have more common sense than that.
 
best regards,
mike

mike_mccue
 
"I would not want some unscrupulous vulture benefiting"
 
May I remind you that you actually invited an unscrupulous vulture into your nest.
 
Why not give the gift that lasts? Teach your heirs to have more common sense than that.
 
best regards,
mike

And how else was he supposed to inspect the merchandise? I wasn't selling a phone or a camera. This was an enormous drum kit. Besides, I had my buddy there and there were always plenty of blunt instruments strategically placed in that household. There was no chance said vulture would have been a threat. If he was planning something above and beyond lowballing me I'm pretty sure those plans flew out the window as soon as he got a good look at me and my friend.
 
But for the sake of not causing a kerfuffle I will defer to your eternal wisdom. I'll be sure to leave instructions that all my stuff be given to the first person that can offer a half eaten ham sandwich and some lint covered gummi bears.
 
Thanks, Mike!

Beepster
I know for a fact that if I kicked it today and my next of kin got ripped off selling my stuff that would upset them more than having to put a little thought into getting the right price.

I suspect you might have a bit less gear than I do.
 
In my case, I've accumulated stuff over the decades and it's not just a little thought on my part but rather it would be pages and pages of (necessarily) very specific instructions on what's what, what's been swapped out, what goes with what. It's not just a matter of, "these might be worth this much". 
 
And having all the receipts doesn't matter as value doesn't always correspond to what I paid for it either - a 15 year old digital synth or digital FX box may be worth a tiny fraction of what I paid for it while a 30 year old analog delay may be worth more quite a bit more than I paid for it.

Thanks, Mike!

 
That's "Boss" to you mister. ;-)
 
all the best,
mike
 
 
 
 
 
 

drewfx1

Beepster
I know for a fact that if I kicked it today and my next of kin got ripped off selling my stuff that would upset them more than having to put a little thought into getting the right price.

I suspect you might have a bit less gear than I do.
 
In my case, I've accumulated stuff over the decades and it's not just a little thought on my part but rather it would be pages and pages of (necessarily) very specific instructions on what's what, what's been swapped out, what goes with what. It's not just a matter of, "these might be worth this much". 
 
And having all the receipts doesn't matter as value doesn't always correspond to what I paid for it either - a 15 year old digital synth or digital FX box may be worth a tiny fraction of what I paid for it while a 30 year old analog delay may be worth more quite a bit more than I paid for it.

You are right and I agree completely. If I were in your situation I would still likely have an elaborate list and instructions to approach a trusted local music shop or someone to take a look. Really I would let said family member decide what they wanted to do. If they just wanted to unload it quickly, cool. But with a list and the right knowledge about what was there they could make an informed decision as opposed to guessing and finding out after the fact they could have gotten a lot more.
 
Another alternative that I guess we've overlooked is estate auctioneers. A good one should be able to figure out what's what and get rid of it relatively quickly. They'd still get kind of hosed but not nearly as bad as garage sale shenanigans.

mike_mccue

Thanks, Mike!

 
That's "Boss" to you mister. ;-)
 
all the best,
mike
 
 
 
 
 
 

I'm on to you, McQ.
 
;-p
 

Wow, Ken's got a wife and valuable guitars?  I'm impressed!

craigb
Wow, Ken's got a wife and valuable guitars?  I'm impressed!

Some people represent themselves on the internest dubiously.
 
Just sayin'.