How Much Would It Be Worth

[nextgen1]

I'm thinking about upgrading cases. But I'm also looking at the cost recovery. What do you folks think this would be worth used. Also if I sell it the buyer would be paying shipping. New price is 289 dollars. It is a couple of years old but in perfect shape. Let me know what you guys think.

Odyssey FRGS804 Flight Ready Combo rack

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Odyssey...o-rack-105460364-i1474060.gc#customer-reviews

 

[djrox]

My formula for used gear: price = 50% of original (not current) reatil, if less than 2-3 years old - 10% for each year over 3 - fair reduction for any wear and tear - cost to ship.

 

[SoftJock Rick]

My formula for used gear: 50% of original (not current) reatil, if less than 2-3 years old - 10% for each year over 3 - fair reduction for any wear and tear - cost to ship.

I'd pretty much agree...

You lose 50%, once the item comes out of the box -- unless it's an esoteric item, that has some specific value to someone...

 

[ittigger]

Well ain't that a pleasant thought - all our gear is worthless. From a different angle, it's worth as much as someone is willing to pay for it!

=)

 

[djrox]

Well ain't that a pleasant thought - all our gear is worthless.

That is almost correct. Add a single space after the h in worthless and you are getting closer.

That is why those who place a value on their service and performance with a heavy reliance on the gear used are probably going to be viewed by potential clients as worth less than those that consider professional gear as a simple and necessary component.

From a different angle, it's worth as much as someone is willing to pay for it!

....and the someones all have different formulas.

Good Luck nextgen.

For what it is worth, and based on almost 30 years of experience, I have realized more benefit from using "expired" gear for back up and, eventually for donations or discarding.

 

[ittigger]

For what it is worth, and based on almost 30 years of experience, I have realized more benefit from using "expired" gear for back up and, eventually for donations or discarding.

Agreed. My backup equipment is probably worth nothing marketwise but it's a very valued piece to me and my clients. I've got 24 years of experience.

 

[djrox]

I've got 24 years of experience.

Explains and confims much. :triwink:

“The only source of knowledge is experience” -- Albert Einstein