29Palms

Hello... My father repaired violins and mandolins for over 25 years before he passed away. In 1987 he built his first mandolin. According to other players, it has great sound... but "No Name" recognition. Now my Mother's estate wants to sell the mandolin. One professional guitar shop appraised it at $300 to $400. Another shop said they'd hang it on a wall for decoration and ask $35.00. I'm No mandolin player, rather I play a 1957 Epiphone 12-string. A couple other shops want $150 to $250 to complete an appraisal. That route seems unwarranted as the mandolin has "No Name Recognition"... only good sound~!

I'm interested in trying to accurately estimate the value of the mandolin for my Mother's estate... meanwhile, my sister sold Dad's Gibson A-4 for about $2,000 a few years ago. My guess is they will expect roughly the same. I know that is not in the cards...

Thanks for your comments---they are much appreciated.

PS: The mandolin has a great case as well.

marine1