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jaizbones
Jul-12-2004, 12:20pm
There was a used MT2 on Ebay that did not meet the reserve. Bidding stopped at 1800 about. Aren't these babies the latest and greatest thing and worth much more than that? I thought some one would jump all over that but that wasn't the case. Is that model a deal at 2000-2500?
Whayasay?
Scotti Adams
Jul-12-2004, 2:22pm
..there is a 1999 #16 in the classifieds right now for $2450....could it be the same mando that was on Ebay?....seems to me that this is what the majority of the ones I see for sale are going for...
pickinNgrinnin
Jul-12-2004, 3:08pm
Mass Street Music has a new one selling for $3,000. A general rule of thumb to use when buying used is to take 30% off from the new purchase price. I've noticed a number of the used MT2's advertised for $2,400 or so. Not sure if they are selling at that price. IMO, Mandolin sales are very slow and prices seem to be down a bit. YMMV
Jim M.
Jul-12-2004, 3:27pm
Yes, I think sales are a bit slow too. A year ago I saw MT2s selling for as much as $2600, but when I sold mine recently, I had to go down to $2250. A great deal, imho, at that price.
Cary Fagan
Jul-17-2004, 8:20am
I recently bought a used one for 2,100 which I think is two or three hundred less than they usually go for. But I think there might be more price resistance on eBay for some reason; people are wary of risking too much? And I see that mando has been listed again at a starting price of 1800 with no reserve which is a great price. And it's number 250-something, I think, which means it's pretty new (mine was 106).
Jim Roberts
Jul-17-2004, 11:44am
Cary: ##250 isn't too new as Collings is well into the 400's now with their MT2 model and they are getting better and better all the time!
used mando sales are slooooooooo. If you see a under priced mandolin it is probably due to the mando market right now. People are wanting to move them. Great time for buyers to grab them up before the next swing up..
Mandobar
Jul-18-2004, 8:47am
i think the mystique has warn off the collings mt2's over the last year or so. i bought mine while i was waiting for my brentrup last summer. i sold it several weeks after hans shipped my mando. lots of good A style mandos at this price point now.
Jim Roberts
Jul-18-2004, 9:29am
Mandobar: The Collings MT2 mystique has worn off? #Huh? #Is that why dealers can't keep the new ones in stock and why Collings is is fast approaching number 500 in this particular model?
I wonder if Collings is hurting the popularity of the MT-2 with their MT-A which is basically the same mando without binding, inlay and glossy finish. The MT-A sells new for about $1800 in most stores.
Thomas
Jul-19-2004, 5:55am
I sold an MT2 on eBay a while back for around $2250, I think. #A good price for a good mandolin, but in this price range, I'd snap up a good used Phoenix over the Collings any day. #Depends on your style and ear, though. #In fact, a Flatiron Artist A, which can be had for around $1800 is a better buy, IMHO. #And what about those BRWs, Mav? # http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif
" In fact, a Flatiron Artist A, which can be had for around $1800 is a better buy, IMHO."
Hahaha.......put $1800 in one of those & then try to sell it! # http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
"I wonder if Collings is hurting the popularity of the MT-2 with their MT-A which is basically the same mando without binding, inlay and glossy finish. The MT-A sells new for about $1800 in most stores."
I'd take a used MT-2 over a new MT-A anyday.......
Jim Roberts
Jul-19-2004, 6:36am
I've tried quite a few MT2 models and quite a few MT models and almost without fail the MT2 is a lot better sounding mandolin. #Also, I'm wondering if used manolin sales are slow because Collings is building such a quality low end model? #I recently sold a used Phoenix and really took a bath on it. #I advertised it here on the Cafe and had ZERO replies. #Only by luck did someone refer the buyer to me outside of this venue. #I've been trying to sell a really great Bill Davis A Master Model for $1,900 and have had only one phone call on it. #You can buy a brand new Collings MT for around $1,750 so it's hard to compete with them both on the new and used market. #No doubt about it, whether you play an MT or an MT2 your going to have a fine instrument and the service you get with Collings is fantastic.
pickinNgrinnin
Jul-19-2004, 7:34am
[QUOTE]I'd take a used MT-2 over a new MT-A anyday.......
I would too but not for anything over $2,100. 30% from the new price of $3,000 is a more realistic range. The MT2's may have been selling for more (used) when they first came out but now there are more in the market. $2,100 if it were in excellent condition.
If one were looking for a good buy on an A style, there was a Flatiron Artist that sold on Ebay a few days ago for $1,300 something. Did you see that one? It had quilted Maple back and sides. One of the nicest I've seen.
IMO, for the past number of months, the used Mandolin market ain't what it used to be.
Thomas
Jul-19-2004, 12:44pm
" In fact, a Flatiron Artist A, which can be had for around $1800 is a better buy, IMHO."
Hahaha.......put $1800 in one of those & then try to sell it! #
I wasn't talking about trying to sell it, just keeping it and playing it. #They might be less than $1800 now, but that's what I remember. #The ones I've had brought to mind a Randy Wood for a lot less dough.
Hey, Dale, I was trying to give you a Phoenix plug! # http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif
ootee1
Jul-19-2004, 1:47pm
I'm thinking about bidding on that used MT-2 on ebay. I've never bought an instrument unseen and unplayed before. Any idea why it's so much cheaper than the MT-2's listed on this site? I'd appreciate any thoughts or questions I should ask the seller. Another possibility is a Flatiron Festival F for around the same $.
Cary Fagan
Jul-20-2004, 6:18am
ootee1,
That Collings on ebay originally had a reserve of 2,200. (I know because I emailed the seller when it was up and asked.) But he only got a bid for 18-something. Maybe that's why he put it up at this price. The good thing about buying a Collings sight unseen is that they are so consistent. Personally, I always think it's a good idea to speak to the seller on the phone first, just to feel more confident that everything is legitimate. Then you can also ask more questions about age, condition, etc.
Fred G
Jul-20-2004, 9:48am
That collings is back there and has two hours left. It is at $1800 with no bids and 2 hours left. Could be a good buy, but I have 3 a styles already.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll
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jaizbones
Jul-20-2004, 11:30am
Thirty minutes to go and I am still torn. Is this MT2 any better than my Flatiron F Festival? I may never know... but then again... http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif
pickinNgrinnin
Jul-20-2004, 12:40pm
[QUOTE]Collings MT2, What is a used one worth really!
$2001.00 on Ebay this afternoon
Cary Fagan
Jul-20-2004, 4:15pm
Well, I think that's quite a good deal. It's a great instrument. There's a point where you have to stop worrying about what you paid for it and just enjoy playing it, right?
Rick Schmidlin
Jul-20-2004, 4:35pm
I played a MT2 at Westwood Music today, I was not blown away. Great looking and well built but there are a lot of others out there with great sound for a lot less.
Rick
Jim Roberts
Jul-20-2004, 5:20pm
Tonemonster: #What others did you play at Westwood for comparison and what was the serial number of the Collings you played? #What other mandolins would you suggest that have "great sound for a lot less?" Just curious...
Rick Schmidlin
Jul-20-2004, 10:24pm
The MF they had at Westwood a few weeks back was much better in sound and value. The Gibson F they have is what they use to comepare bad to good with Collings. They now have two Weber's one a F4 style that was nice.But for a city the size of L.A. McCabes and Westwood stick with the big names.As for the serial # I know that this is a new one but not the number.I have played a lot Collings before I got my Prucha which to me sounds better and was three grand less. The Collings MT2's are good but I have not seen a really great one yet.
Rick
I have also recently played an MT-2 that did not blow me away. However, I played a different MT-2 a year ago that rocked my face off. They may be consistent, but there are still differences.
Dave Caulkins
Jul-21-2004, 2:58pm
Howdy,
Want an MT-2? I played one recently at Maple Leaf Music in Brattleboro, VT. Not a bad axe, but as I was looking for a jazz/celtic mando I went with the Rigel A+ (my Flatiron a52 is a mighty fine BG instrument).
The price?
$1500.00
They're really nice folks there, and they have a website. Maple Leaf Music (http://www.mapleleafmusic.com/). They don't have online sales but they ship if you call.
Later,
Dave
ootee1
Jul-21-2004, 3:48pm
Leshii - I saw that "MT-2" advertised on their website. In fact it's still there. When I called about it they said that it's actually an MT not an MT-2. If you look at the picture it is clearly an MT. Did you play this one or an actual MT-2? I've been thinking about driving up there to take a look - haven't had the pleasure of playing a Collings mando yet.
Dave Caulkins
Jul-21-2004, 3:52pm
My bad, it was that one...
With a case of MAS like I have I should know better, I should be beaten! Heh...
Later,
Dave
Furnman
Jul-22-2004, 9:13am
I bought that MT from Maple Leaf about 2 weeks ago, so even though it may still appear on their site, I don't believe they have another one. Yes, it was listed in error as an MT-2.
AZmando
Jul-22-2004, 3:40pm
I played a brand-new MT2 about a year ago that really sounded great, and the workmanship was perfect. It was an MT2H which means hard maple. #I think there were MT2s with red maple, hard maple, and soft maple at first, and that may be an explanation for the tonal differences. #I don't know if they still make the maple distinctions. #The one I played was a really great sounding mando without any real age or breaking in.
The workmanship on anything that comes out of that factory is as good as it gets.