Selling a D-50-MH-0 Larravee

[jimfriery]

Hi

I was hoping I could use this forum to get some help. I was gifted a Larravee D 50 (S/N 67719) from the sister of a friend who passed away. I have no use for it because I have two Martins, one Taylor, and one Ovation. Guitar Center has offered me approximately $1300 and they say they will sell it for $2100 approximately. Do you think this is a reasonable offer?

Thanks. I am out here in Ventura County, California. Any constructive and friendly advice is appreciated. I really would like to see someone play and own this guitar like it's their favorite.

JIM

[B0WIE]

We can only advise what we would do and what we think is fair. So, just take this as an opinion.
I think the offer is fair as they are going to struggle to sell it for that much and $1,300 is good considering you are free of all seller responsibility and fees. There's one on Reverb listed as brand new for $2,300 and isn't selling. I think you might get $1,700, minus fees (leaving you less than $1600 assuming the buyer pays for shipping). And, there's always a risk of shipping damage or a problem buyer. I always sell instruments myself but a $300 (or less) difference makes the GC offer sound quite attractive.

But, I could be entirely wrong and you could get top dollar so don't take my word for gospel.

[rockin_ron]

Always pays to get a second and even third opinion/bid/appraisal when trying to sell musical instruments.  I got an free appraisal from this guy on a Larrivee and he seemed to provide a fair response.

https://www.joesvintageguitarsaz.com/free-appraisal/

He may even buy it from you outright.  Other than that it is pretty much what Bowie said.  How much hassle and/or risk you are willing to take selling it yourself online or to take a hit on price to alleviate that and sell it to a broker like GC.  At the end of the day, everyone wants to take a slice of the pie.  Hope this helps.