Current Value for Pearly Gates Burst?

peach64 · 06-19-2012, 07:06 PM

I'm curious as to how much one would pay for a low serial number Pearly Gates. I see one on EBAY for $8K, and nobody is bidding, does anybody know the seller?

As of right now I'm very fortunate to have a killer replica built for me by Bill Fischer, loaded with OTPG PAFS, original bumble caps, jonesy 50's wiring, and top o line aged nickel hardware. But...I have a set of Stephens Design VL 61 PAFS HD on order, and would like to have a second burst.

I like replicas, and the work Dave Johnson does. Am I better off getting a Killer price for a Pearly, if so, what is a great price for one? Or should I get a 2012, and strip it, and replace the two piece board with Brazilian? I've got a few, then re-shoot it 100% nitro?

Thanks,

Peach

guitarnut_germany · 06-19-2012, 07:08 PM

Are you sure what you actually want...? A replica? A pearly? An HM ?...

Tim Plains · 06-19-2012, 08:22 PM

These "or should I do this..." threads are a bit

Decide what you want (on your own) and then go buy it.

peach64 · 06-19-2012, 10:07 PM

If I can get a Pearly Gates at the right price, I would do it. But what is holding value these days? Last time I checked ebay, 5 mins ago, nothing was moving. I don't see that Bloomfield moving anytime too soon either.

$8500 for a Pearly Gates, no bidders.
$2000 for a set of orig PAFS, no bidders
$5000 for 2012 `59's, no bidders
motorcycles...done
boats...don't make me laugh
go go bars....done too!

nobody is buying anything unless it's given away?

So what is a realistic value for a Pearly Gates burst?

silverkw · 06-19-2012, 10:20 PM

It's just an r9 to me, with a nice top.

What is it to you?

duck2k · 06-19-2012, 10:47 PM

Agreed - just an R9 with a name (that is to me). If you hold it in higher standard, buy it and enjoy!

markguitar · 06-19-2012, 11:52 PM

Somewhat of an odd looking top on the ebay Gibbons. I just had one and sold it in a few hours for 8K with 5 other people in line for it if the first guy passed.

joff · 06-20-2012, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markguitar

Somewhat of an odd looking top on the ebay Gibbons. I just had one and sold it in a few hours for 8K with 5 other people in line for it if the first guy passed.

Exactly what i thought too...the flame on that top on the Ebay advert does look a bit odd...which is probably why it hasn't sold yet...but it will.

RAG7890 · 06-20-2012, 06:08 AM

Rollingrock · 06-20-2012, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverkw

It's just an r9 to me, with a nice top.

What is it to you?

That's my thoughts on pearly also. What attracted me was the top and the color. If I could find an R9 or R8 with a great top I'd just send it to HM for a deluxe package. You'd still come in $1000 to $2000 under pearly's price tag. That's probably what I will do eventually. Good luck with your decision.

Rollingrock · 06-20-2012, 11:31 AM

I love the top on the $8500 pearly on the bay! It's different but beautiful nonetheless.

journeyman73 · 06-20-2012, 01:06 PM

8k sounds right to me

LauriPaul · 06-20-2012, 06:02 PM

Hum, they're OK

R E A L L Y OK!!

peach64 · 06-20-2012, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LauriPaul

Hum, they're OK

R E A L L Y OK!!

ILuvit,ILuvit,ILuvit,ILuvit,ILuvit,I...Luv...it! Pay the man Jerry

RAG7890 · 06-20-2012, 09:18 PM

Bandwidth.................................use it!

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peach64 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 836 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts	Current Value for Pearly Gates Burst? I'm curious as to how much one would pay for a low serial number Pearly Gates. I see one on EBAY for $8K, and nobody is bidding, does anybody know the seller? As of right now I'm very fortunate to have a killer replica built for me by Bill Fischer, loaded with OTPG PAFS, original bumble caps, jonesy 50's wiring, and top o line aged nickel hardware. But...I have a set of Stephens Design VL 61 PAFS HD on order, and would like to have a second burst. I like replicas, and the work Dave Johnson does. Am I better off getting a Killer price for a Pearly, if so, what is a great price for one? Or should I get a 2012, and strip it, and replace the two piece board with Brazilian? I've got a few, then re-shoot it 100% nitro? Thanks, Peach

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peach64 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 836 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Current Value for Pearly Gates Burst? If I can get a Pearly Gates at the right price, I would do it. But what is holding value these days? Last time I checked ebay, 5 mins ago, nothing was moving. I don't see that Bloomfield moving anytime too soon either. $8500 for a Pearly Gates, no bidders. $2000 for a set of orig PAFS, no bidders $5000 for 2012 `59's, no bidders motorcycles...done boats...don't make me laugh go go bars....done too! nobody is buying anything unless it's given away? So what is a realistic value for a Pearly Gates burst?

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