deal breaker or not?

[Sharky]

Hey together,

i have the chance to pull the trigger on a real nice R9 and the condition is really good and only has one issue, 2 small marks impressed to the fretboard, however they came there.

Would that be a deal breaker for you? The price is quite reasonable and the marks knocked of the price at around 700 $$.

[diceman]

Not in the slightest...

[SKATTERBRANE]

Fxck no!

[RAG7890]

No, not a deal breaker at all.

If people can play Vintage guitars with the usual Country & Western chord wear & tear on the board, this is nothing.

Now show us more...............................

[GuitarMechanic]

NON-Deal breaker

[SKATTERBRANE]

Buckle/button marks are a deal breaker though!

[Sharky]

thank you guys for your highly appreciated opinions. That gives me a little bit more confidence in it.

I'll surely show you all more if i really buy it in a NGD thread. At the moment i do not want to disclose more of it.

[River]

Originally Posted by Sharky

Hey together,

WTF does that mean?

[SKATTERBRANE]

Originally Posted by River

WTF does that mean?

Hay, to gather?

[pinefd]

If what I'm seeing is compressed wood (dents), then they can be steamed out fairly easily with a damp rag and a soldering iron. Let me know if you'd like more detailed instructions on how to do that.


Frank

[InfiniteeZ]

Deal breaker?

Looks like a Deal maker! Hes gonna knock off that much!?

[nextlespaulhero]

Originally Posted by Sharky

Hey together,

i have the chance to pull the trigger on a real nice R9 and the condition is really good and only has one issue, 2 small marks impressed to the fretboard, however they came there.

Would that be a deal breaker for you? The price is quite reasonable and the marks knocked of the price at around 700 $$.

How much would it truly cost at the end?

[Sharky]

prices here in Germany can not be compared to the prices in the US of A, so whatever it may cost over here, it's higher than in the states

@Frank: thank you for the hint with the damp rag/soldering iron. I'll have to check if it's a dent or maybe the wood is chipped. Looks like dents to me

@River: is there a reason that you are always searching for something to pick on? We have one famous comedian here and one of his most quoted sayings goes like this: If you don't have any clou, simply shut the **** up

[X–Ray]

__________________

since it's used – not for me

the previous owner just saved me the trouble of dinging the guitar myself – eventually

good luck

;~)

[mudfinger]

Wouldn't think twice about divots like that, unless the seller seemed worried about it, at which point I'd use it as a means to lower the price.

[HRC]

Without knowing the asking price if it's reasonable and he's knocking of another $700 because of the dents I'd jump on it.

[Sharky]

Originally Posted by HRC

Without knowing the asking price if it's reasonable and he's knocking of another $700 because of the dents I'd jump on it.

yes, it's absolutely reasonable but not in a "too good to be true" way as long as there are no further problems, . I have not played it yet but will do.

now with all this positive resonance i hope i can fix that deal today or maybe tomorrow and will then -of course- disclose details

[dangerdog]

we are talking about 2 minuscule impressions, that may well have been there since it was new, that even if they weren't there all along would take maybe, .002% off of the "mint scale". No one would ever be able to feel them, unless they already knew about them and then they would just pretend to feel them. 95% of people would never notice them. I know I wouldn't even give them a FIRST thought. They are a total non issue.

except if you can convince the seller that they are and that case he is an idiot but more power to you.

I would burst out laughing if someone tried to talk me down on a price over that.

Reminds me of a guy who complained because his fretborad was cracking all over...but it was just wide grained rosewood.

[Sharky]

the seller mentionend the dents himself as the only "issue" the guitar has. Now i am waiting for him to call me and we will see. I'll keep you posted

[Thumpalumpacus]

If the guy's dropping seven bones off of a reasonable price for those, I'd grab it. I'd be on that like white on rice.

[jimmyq]

Utterly insignificant.

[guitarnut_germany]

Originally Posted by Sharky

prices here in Germany can not be compared to the prices in the US of A, so whatever it may cost over here, it's higher than in the states

Ha... generally true, but not always and probably not at the moment! If you avoid paying taxes, sure, but tax + the euro being down at the moment... I don't think you'd end up paying less.

I would seriously consider buying in Germany used. You'd get a better price, guaranteed.

[7gtop]

Originally Posted by X–Ray

__________________

since it's used – not for me

the previous owner just saved me the trouble of dinging the guitar myself – eventually

good luck

;~)

................ rather ding the seller ($700.00) , not buyer ........

[schaapie]

For those two little spots, i'll be all over that!

[djefferis]

All depends on price.

R9'S Aren't commanding the price they once did. Selling in summer ain't easy for US facing retailers for a variety of reasons (mainly less discretionary funds and family vacations taking a piece of what's there).

Understand your in Europe, but ultimately fed-ex can get a guitar there for under 200 bucks. Setting aside taxes for a minute, a used R9 can be had for 4k (and you'll have your pick of a few).

If its your run of the mill R9 and the price meets or beats that, fair price. If it's far above, I'd pass. Understood selection/availability aren't in your favor, but the internet is world wide and if there's money, you can get your pickof anything.

[voodo child]

nope, not a deal breaker at all.

[fuzzyguitars]

deal breaker


now give me his contact info please!

[bubba steen]

i'm waiting for guitar to come, and if I would get money for every scratch etc, I would get money instead of giving

[silverkw]

What issue?

[dangerdog]

Originally Posted by Sharky

the seller mentionend the dents himself as the only "issue" the guitar has. Now i am waiting for him to call me and we will see. I'll keep you posted

and go for money off on every single thing that might possibly be conceived as a fault.

There really is such a thing as being too honest and this seller is setting himself up to learn that lesson the hard way....he will get what he pays for though so if you can get another thousand off for the grain not matching up perfectly it will be money well "spent" for him.