A reserve price is the minimum price the seller will accept. This price is hidden from bidders. To win, a bidder must have the highest bid and have met or exceeded the reserve price.
[Just a note.Everyone has an opinion.I respect that, but please refrain from emailing me with your personal opinion about the prices of my guitars being “too high” and “more than book value”.I am not forcing anyone to buy these instruments.All of them come from my personal collection and the prices listed reflect their quality and uniqueness.More about that at the end of this ad.Thanks.]
ABOUT THE INSTRUMENT:
This is a beautiful metallic blue MOSRITE guitar built in Japan and named “The Avenger”.This is not a FISHMAN product from the 1960’s.I bought this one in 2000 as best I can remember.I believe it was made in the 80’s.The SN is FM0164 but I can’t find out anything about it.I wanted a Mosrite Ventures guitar that I can carry around with me to play without worry that it would get damage or stolen.This was the solution.It is an amazingly well built guitar that is as true to an ORIGINAL MOSRITE as any I’ve tried so far.It has at least one finish nick but is otherwise in MINT CONDITION.If you love to play Mosrite Ventures guitars but can’t afford a vintage US piece, then this is the one for you.It has a great sound.
Case appears to not be original (came to me in this case from original owner) but is in GOOD condition with usual dings, scrapes, etc.
BUYER HAS 48 HOURS TO HAVE THE INSTRUMENT INSPECTED BY A PROFESSIONAL GUITAR REPAIR PERSON OR LUTHIER.IF ANY DEFECTS ARE FOUND IN THE MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION OF THE INSTRUMENT (NOT DISCLOSED IN THE AUCTION AD), BUYER WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHIP THE INSTRUMENT BACK TO US BY EXPRESS SHIPMENT USING THE ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIALS AND ANY ADDITIONAL PACKAGING TO INSURE ITS SAFE RETURN.IT MUST BE FULLY INSURED.BUYER PAYS ALL COST TO SHIP THE INSTRUMENT BACK TO US.WE WILL REPAIR THE INSTRUMENT WITHIN TEN DAYS OF RETURN RECEIPT AND SHIP IT BACK TO THE BUYER AT OUR EXPENSE.THIS ASSURANCE DOES NOT APPLY TO KNOBS, STRINGS, HARDWARE DISCOLORATION, STRAPS. CASES, OR ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE THAT MAY OCCUR AFTER RECEIPT BY BUYER.ALL INSTRUMENTS ARE FULLY PHOTOGRAPHED PRIOR TO SHIPMENT.IT IS THE BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY SELLER IMMEDIATELY IF THE INSTRUMENT HAS INCURRED ANY DAMAGE DURING SHIPMENT.IN THE EVENT OF SUCH DAMAGE, PLEASE RETAIN ALL SHIPPING MATERIALS FOR INSPECTION.
FULL DETAILS INCLUDED IN AD. BUYER HAS 48 HOURS TO HAVE THE INSTRUMENT INSPECTED BY A PROFESSIONAL GUITAR REPAIR PERSON OR LUTHIER.IF ANY DEFECTS ARE FOUND IN THE MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION OF THE INSTRUMENT (NOT DISCLOSED IN THE AUCTION AD), BUYER WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHIP THE INSTRUMENT BACK TO US BY EXPRESS SHIPMENT USING THE ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIALS AND ANY ADDITIONAL PACKAGING TO INSURE ITS SAFE RETURN
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU BID.
SHIPPING CHARGES.The charges listed in this ad are for the continental US only.Shipment outside that area is at actual cost and Buyer must pay all tariffs, duties, and other charges that may be levied on the item when it is imported into its final destination.And for foreign buyers, please request a quote for shippingcost before you bid.No surprises are always good.And please do not ask that we use a lower value for an export shipment.NOTE:NO THIRD PARTY SHIPMENTS-WE ONLY SHIP TO THE BUYER WHO PAYS FOR IT.
How we indicate condition of guitar:
Perhaps one of the most difficult aspects of selling guitars (and most collectibles) is the manner in which condition is determined and rated.We have chosen to stay away from the percentage scale and from the “MINT” down scale as well.They just cannot be quantified.We will use the definitions listed below, which are also subjective, but more general.Rating collectibles of any type is always subjective and to do attempt to do it on some objective checklist basis always seems to raise more questions than answered. We just want the Buyer to be pleased with her/his purchase and to not complain if there is a cat hair under the E string on the 5th fret.
Our definitions used to describe condition of guitars:
PRISTINE/EXCELLENT.Very little, if any, fret wear, neck wear, body wear, scratches, dings, or other cosmetic damage.Electronics work correctly.Hardware works correctly (tuners, tremolo systems, bridges, and tailpieces).Other accessories with the guitar, i.e., hang tags, tools, etc., will be noted in the ad.Pictures in ad, or as provided later, will take precedence over any written description.ks correctly (tuners, tremolo systems, bridges, and tailpieces).
VERY GOOD.More wear and tear than EXCELENT but still in very good cosmetic condition.Again, the nicks, dings, etc will be described in the ad and shown in the pictures.Hardware works correctly (tuners, tremolo systems, bridges, and tailpieces).
GOOD.Step down from very good.
Other definitions we may use:
NOS.New Old Stock.Speaks for itself but the condition will still be rated.PROTOS.These are usually one of a kind prototype instrument. DEMOS (Display):From NAMM etc. ONE OF A KIND.Only one like it.
If you have any questions about the condition of a guitar that we are advertising for sale, please ask us before you bid and we will provide you with whatever information you require to make your decision about bidding on an item.BUT THE ULTIMATE GUARANTEE THAT WE WILL GIVE YOU ON ANY ITEM IS “YOU ARE BIDDING ON WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PICTURES AS TO COSMETIC CONDITION” AND WHAT IS LISTED IN THE AD AS TO ELECTRONIC CONDITION.FOR NOS GUITARS, PROTOS, AND DISPLAY GUITARS, THEY ARE SOLD IN “AS IS” CONDITION.
Thank you.
ONE LAST NOTE:We appreciate feedback about our offerings but please do not email us about our prices.WE DO NOT BELIEVE, AND HAVE NEVER TRUSTED, “BOOK VALUE” AS A MEASURE OF VALUE FOR A GUITAR (and most other things).Such a concept only works if you are selling in a mass market situation where one item is just like the next one off the line.NONE OF OUR GUITARS SOLD HERE REALLY CAN BE CALLED “MASS MARKET” PIECES.Each was purchased for a unique feature (appearance, sound, construction, craftsmanship, ownership, maker, etc) and therefore cannot be given a “book value”.
NOTE: ABOUT PAYMENTS FOR THIS GUITAR.WE ARE FORCED BY EBAY TO USE PAYPAL AS A FORM OF PAYMENT.WE WILL DO THAT BUT ONLY FROM PAYPAL FUNDS AVAILABLE IN YOUR ACCOUNT OR BY ECHECK.
PAYPAL.
SHIPPING CHARGES. The charges listed in this ad are for the continental US only. Shipment outside that area is at actual cost and Buyer must pay all tariffs, duties, and other charges that may be levied on the item when it is imported into its final destination. And for foreign buyers, please request a quote for shipping cost before you bid. No surprises are always good. And please do not ask that we use a lower value for an export shipment.
NOTE: WE WILL NOT SHIP TO ANY THIRD PARTY AND WE WILL NOT DO SHIP TO ANY FIRM, SUCH AS Shop Airlines America or sekaimon WHO RESHIPS THE ITEM OUTSIDE THE USA.
SHIPPING DAMAGE. Any external, or internal, shipping damage MUST BE REPORTED to Seller and to Carrier within 24 hours of receipt of delivery. IT IS THE BUYER?S RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY SELLER IMMEDIATELY IF THE INSTRUMENT HAS INCURRED ANY DAMAGE DURING SHIPMENT. IN THE EVENT OF SUCH DAMAGE, PLEASE RETAIN ALL SHIPPING MATERIALS FOR INSPECTION.NO EXCEPTION.
1. No second party bidder such as Shop Airlines American or Sekaimon. The actual Buyer must be the Bidder and the Recipient of the item being offered for sale in this auction.
2. We will not ship to Japan or to any Asian country.
3. Payment must be received within five days of the end of the auction.
4. NO REFUNDS. Please ask your questions before you bid. As noted under "Shipping", we will repair any defective item. This does not apply to shipping damage or to damage after receipt. Please note that every guitar we sell has been fully audited, tested, set up,inspected, and photograph prior to shipment.
6. We will respond to all emails except those that we consider abusive.
ABOUT OUR FIRM:
MARGATE, LTD. is an international division of the corporation, COMMERCE INTERNATIONAL, LTD. Our firm has been prominent in the sale of goods throughout the world since 1982. The MARGATE, LTD. division specializes in the management and sale of high value items in the areas of collectibles and vintage goods.
MARGATE, LTD. has been retained by the owner of the World?s Largest Collection of Electric Guitars (and other instruments) to manage the reduction of his vast collection of musical instruments which now numbers over 1700 separate items. Brands to be offered for sale over the next few months will include electric guitars by FENDER, GIBSON, PAUL REED SMITH, ALEMBIC, WANDRE, TOM ANDERSON, DON GROSH, MOSRITE, HAGSTROM, KAY, SUPRO, NATIONAL, LADO, DANELECTRO, SILVERTONE, AMPEG, VOX, MICROFRETS, HOFNER, GRETSCH, TOM HOLMES, KINMAN, VEILLETE-CITRON, KUSTOM, TONESMITH, MIKE LULL, LAKLAND, RICKENBACKER, TERRY C. MCINTURFF, and many others made by the best luthiers in the world. Many of these instruments are RARE and VINTAGE while others are ONE OF A KIND and original PROTOTYPES of guitars. You will NEVER AGAIN HAVE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE HIGH INVESTMENT GRADE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AT AUCTION IN THIS VARIETY. This is not a complete liquidation of this collection but what our client calls ?a random walk through sale?. That simply means that he has walked through his vast collection with our principals and simply pointed out instruments that he wants to sell now. Our client has agreed to comment briefly on the more expensive items offered for sale.
Please contact us directly at: cominternational@mindspring.com
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GUARANTEE:
THIS GUARANTEE/WARRANTY ONLY APPLIES TO BUYER AND FIRST RECEIPIENT OF THE DELIVERY. NO BLIND SHIPMENTS AND NO THIRD PARTY SHIPMENTS.
SHIPPING DAMAGE. Any external, or internal, shipping damage MUST BE REPORTED to Seller and to Carrier within 24 hours of receipt of delivery. IT IS THE BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY SELLER IMMEDIATELY IF THE INSTRUMENT HAS INCURRED ANY DAMAGE DURING SHIPMENT. IN THE EVENT OF SUCH DAMAGE, PLEASE RETAIN ALL SHIPPING MATERIALS FOR INSPECTION.NO EXCEPTION.
PRODUCT DEFECTS. BUYER HAS 48 HOURS TO HAVE THE INSTRUMENT INSPECTED BY A PROFESSIONAL GUITAR REPAIR PERSON OR LUTHIER. IF ANY DEFECTS ARE FOUND IN THE MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION OF THE INSTRUMENT (NOT DISCLOSED IN THE AUCTION AD), BUYER WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHIP THE INSTRUMENT BACK TO US BY EXPRESS SHIPMENT USING THE ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIALS AND ANY ADDITIONAL PACKAGING TO INSURE ITS SAFE RETURN. IT MUST BE FULLY INSURED. BUYER PAYS ALL COST TO SHIP THE INSTRUMENT BACK TO US. WE WILL REPAIR THE INSTRUMENT WITHIN TEN DAYS OF RETURN RECEIPT AND SHIP IT BACK TO THE BUYER AT OUR EXPENSE. THIS ASSURANCE DOES NOT APPLY TO KNOBS, STRINGS, HARDWARE DISCOLORATION, STRAPS. CASES, OR ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE THAT MAY OCCUR AFTER RECEIPT BY BUYER. ALL INSTRUMENTS ARE FULLY PHOTOGRAPHED PRIOR TO SHIPMENT.
ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS. BY BIDDING ON THIS ITEM YOU ARE CERTIFYING THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND FULLY AGREED WITH THEM AND WILL ABIDE BY THEM. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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