I spotted a local one for $200, probably will take a look later today but I've never seen one that cheap in any decent condition. Cheapest I've bought before has been $250, and that was when everyone was dumping their gear 4 years ago. What's the lowest you've seen in your neck of the woods?
Lowest price you've seen on a mint MIM Strat?
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RorySquier
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Re: Lowest price you've seen on a mint MIM Strat?
The lowest I've paid was $345 plus tax on a CAR (Candy Apple Red) w/ rosewood FB 1996 MIM Strat. It's a great guitar with hot pickups.
The lowest I've paid was $345 plus tax on a CAR (Candy Apple Red) w/ rosewood FB 1996 MIM Strat. It's a great guitar with hot pickups.
stringbender11
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Re: Lowest price you've seen on a mint MIM Strat?
That's pretty low, OP. I bought a really nice one for $225 a couple of years ago, and I saw one on CL the other day for $200 that I think was in very good shape. If you like the one you're looking at OP, I'd say grab it. You dont see many at that price.
That's pretty low, OP. I bought a really nice one for $225 a couple of years ago, and I saw one on CL the other day for $200 that I think was in very good shape. If you like the one you're looking at OP, I'd say grab it. You dont see many at that price.
ratherdashing
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Re: Lowest price you've seen on a mint MIM Strat?
Mint? Probably $350.
I've seen beaten-up 90's units go for $250-ish though.
Mint? Probably $350.
I've seen beaten-up 90's units go for $250-ish though.
Re: Lowest price you've seen on a mint MIM Strat?
LoL wish i live in your country, here a MIM with nothing especial cost 700 dollars, used, new around 900
new: http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.uy...a-fender-stratocaster-std-mexico-lucespro-_JM
And a Fender American Standar costs 2000+ dolls...
it makes me crazy only to think about it..:angryfire
LoL wish i live in your country, here a MIM with nothing especial cost 700 dollars, used, new around 900
new: http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.uy...a-fender-stratocaster-std-mexico-lucespro-_JM
And a Fender American Standar costs 2000+ dolls...
it makes me crazy only to think about it..:angryfire
TheLivingDead
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Re: Lowest price you've seen on a mint MIM Strat?
A buddy of mine sold his around $220. I thought that was pretty damn low.
A buddy of mine sold his around $220. I thought that was pretty damn low.
Re: Lowest price you've seen on a mint MIM Strat?
$200 for a MIM is a very good price...if it is in decent shape. I would want to see it to make sure that there isn't a major problem like a warped neck or worn out frets. People in the SF Bay Area want ~$200 for MIC Squiers. Looking at the musical instruments section on CL is depressing compared to other areas where I have lived.
$200 for a MIM is a very good price...if it is in decent shape. I would want to see it to make sure that there isn't a major problem like a warped neck or worn out frets. People in the SF Bay Area want ~$200 for MIC Squiers. Looking at the musical instruments section on CL is depressing compared to other areas where I have lived.
ItsaBass
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Re: Lowest price you've seen on a mint MIM Strat?
They usually go for $200 to $300 in used, but not thrashed condition. Condition doesn't really affect the value that much. In other words, don't pay $350 for one just because it is mint. It's a Mexican Strat; who cares if it's mint or not? It's only so good regardless of condition. The most I'd pay for a used one would be $250, period. And I would even think twice about that unless it came with a nice case and/or some nice pickups.
That said, I'm only talking about the used/Craig's List market here. I bought my '05 MIM brand new for $425 out the door, and my '12 MIM for $500 out the door. Both were well worth the prices IMO, given the in-store support and the factory warranty that come with a new guitar.
They usually go for $200 to $300 in used, but not thrashed condition. Condition doesn't really affect the value that much. In other words, don't pay $350 for one just because it is mint. It's a Mexican Strat; who cares if it's mint or not? It's only so good regardless of condition. The most I'd pay for a used one would be $250, period. And I would even think twice about that unless it came with a nice case and/or some nice pickups.
That said, I'm only talking about the used/Craig's List market here. I bought my '05 MIM brand new for $425 out the door, and my '12 MIM for $500 out the door. Both were well worth the prices IMO, given the in-store support and the factory warranty that come with a new guitar.
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