Help me decide what a fair amount would be for...

[Naps]

If I Swap my TSL 60 for a new Single Recto. What would be a fair amount to negoiate?

The skinny - My JCM 2000 TSL 60 watt amp I bought new, on sale, for about $999 + tax now goes for $1,399.00 (musician's friend)
The single recto I want New goes for $1199.00.

I know a few of you guys do alot of trading, buying and swapping, and the like. So I'm wondering if you guys can give me a good estimate of what you'd expect from a music store in this instance. I'm asking because I'm looking at having to drive almost 2 hours to the nearest dealer and I what to have a small clue of what to expect

BTW, the Marshall is about 1 1/2 year old to 2 years at most, I'm the only owner, Excellent condition, no scratches, skuffs, or anything.

 

[SingleCutDude]

Re: Help me decide what a fair amount would be for...

Ok, they'll probably offer 65-70% of what they're going to sell it for as the trade value. They will probably sell it for about a $999. Therefore, you can expect an offer of around $700 . . . If it were me, I'd ask for eight or probably nine when I walked in. Worst they can do is push you down.

If the normal sales people won't go high enough, talk to the manager . Be polite etc. Beware of the salespeople "going to the back to check the price" (they always do that to me) because means they're looking to see how little they can get away with offering . . . so ask to see the manager anyway.

Also, make sure you only pay any sales taxo n the difference, not the full cost on the new amp . . .

That's how I would do it . . . but that's just me . . .