Author Topic: 2012 Taylor BTO GA Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options  (Read 9215 times)

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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO GA Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« Reply #15 on: May 28, 2015, 09:02:47 PM »
Bump, somebody has to want a nice guitar...
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO GA Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« Reply #16 on: June 01, 2015, 06:31:35 PM »
I'm sure that guitar is worth more than you are asking for it, but it seems that there is a limited market for a guitar that nice. Have you tried listing it other places? Reverb.com, ebay, etc.?
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO GA Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« Reply #17 on: June 01, 2015, 07:04:31 PM »
Well, your price has come down significantly, and you have 803 reads now.  It is getting attention, but the potential market is limited at that lofty altitude. 

I have several more pedestrian guitars that I would like to move (mostly to regain closet space and move certain guitars to good adoptive homes).  But I've had trouble actually getting half of what I think they are worth.  So they will sit in my closet for a while longer, being played occasionally and humidified constantly, before I essentially give them away.
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO GA Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« Reply #18 on: June 03, 2015, 06:26:54 PM »
All valid points, and yes I have posted it on eBay with not even a single bid. I'll never list anything on eBay again, the fees are so ridiculous you have to price your item way above what you hope to get in order to actually get it.

I'm not desperate. If it doesn't sell at this price, I'll just keep it. No harm done. I completely understand the market culture being what it is. I don't need to squeeze blood out of a turnip here. If it works it works, if not then I still have a remarkable guitar. Thanks for the comments, all.
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO GA Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« Reply #19 on: June 04, 2015, 11:03:22 AM »
Just FYI,

The only trade I would be interested in is a 910 dreadnought with no cutaway and with expression system in pristine condition + money on your end.
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO GA Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« Reply #20 on: June 08, 2015, 03:35:15 PM »
Bump, still for sale.
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO GA Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« Reply #21 on: June 18, 2015, 10:51:12 PM »
Bump it up, still available
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO GA Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« Reply #22 on: July 08, 2015, 03:42:12 PM »
What's the problem? Another custom sinker just sold on here...yet I haven't even had a single legit offer.

I'm not desperate to sell, so I can't give it away...maybe that's the problem?

Everyone tells me how nice the guitar is, yet nobody wants it when it's for sale? lol
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO GA Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« Reply #23 on: July 08, 2015, 07:01:53 PM »
Since you asked, I think if it had a Venetian cutaway instead of the Florentine, it would have sold.  Gorgeous guitar.
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO GA Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« Reply #24 on: July 15, 2015, 06:52:02 PM »
That makes sense...but I've seen a few with this type of cutaway, so I figure somebody has to like it.
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO GA Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« Reply #25 on: July 16, 2015, 10:42:20 AM »
FINAL PRICE DROP:

$4600 shipped in the CONUS.
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Re: 2012 Taylor BTO GA Sinker/Macassar/Koa - tons of options
« Reply #26 on: July 16, 2015, 03:05:04 PM »
What's the problem? Another custom sinker just sold on here...yet I haven't even had a single legit offer.

I'm not desperate to sell, so I can't give it away...maybe that's the problem?

Everyone tells me how nice the guitar is, yet nobody wants it when it's for sale? lol

No "problem" that I can see.  And the Florentine is actually preferable to some (I like the Venetian well enough, but prefer the aesthetics of the Florentine, for example).  It is just never easy to sell a higher-priced guitar (BTDT).  As the price goes north, buyers tend to be more discerning and specific about what they want.  So while this is clearly a gorgeous guitar that is well-spec'd and fairly priced, it is a waiting game to fine the special person who wants its unique features.

If you want a quicker sale, adjust accordingly.  But if you have patience, give it time (and exposure to multiple listings).  But remember that the market is still the market, so one always must balance one's personal goal with what is available and desirable.  Best of luck on this beautiful guitar!  :D

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