It's hard to say. Out of curiosity I checked the local Craigslist the day after the Sale, but noticed nothing that indicated a Taylor had just been purchased to flip. There was a guitar listed that had been purchased at last year's Sale, but keeping a guitar for a year and then selling it doesn't sound like flipping for profit to me. Interestingly, they did NOT charge sales tax at this year's sale. Last year was the only year I recall that they did. Now whether that's because the gear is considered used, or they factor in the sales tax into the price (or pay it themselves) I do not know. But it definitely pays to be patient. A few years back I got a gem of a guitar that was passed over because it had a 1 7/8" neck. And while I didn't end up keeping it I thought it only fair to only cover my costs in the sale, without marking up the price.
