Mark Locke Mandolin worth?

[kateinport]

I cannot find a website or listing for Mark Locke, a luthier in Michigan. i have a Locke mandolin L-015 I want to trade and have no idea of its worth. Can anyone help me out?

[kateinport]

I called Elderly instruments and they said 900.00... Anyone else have an idea about this?

[BBarton]

I have a Locke octave mandolin, no. L-014, made in 1996 -- 'looks like a Sobell clone with carved cedar top and rosewood back and sides. I bought from Elderly about 13 years ago for about $900, so $900 for a mando TODAY sounds reasonable, if it's a carved top like my OM. Is it Mark Locke or Jim Locke -- I can't remember? I have tried to sell mine though, but didn't get much call, so resale may not be that high for an unknown builder. Good quality instrument though.