1957 Duane Eddy owned Gibson mandolin

[shortymack]

[Fatthand]

What if Duane Eddy's Reverb Unit came up for sale? There is Rock and Roll History.

[f5loar]

It's about time someone in the Eddy camp woke up and realized it was wayyyyyyyyy too over priced at $60,000.00. It might sell now with the reduced price.

[P.D. Kirby]

50k OBO this morning with only 8 hours to go, better get those bids in . Nice video of Mr. Eddy on the Ad. Still no takers...

[John McCoy]

Different attempt, same result.

It seems that as the length of time it's owned by DE increases, the asking price decreases. Perhaps eventually they will meet.

[f5loar]

Another round at $50K starts today. No takers yet. Even if they lower it to double market value it won't sell. Not sure why the bother to keep on listing it.

[lenf12]

Another round at $50K starts today. No takers yet. Even if they lower it to double market value it won't sell. Not sure why the bother to keep on listing it.

Pig headed obstinence??

Len B.
Clearwater, FL

[jim simpson]

I looked at his other auctions, noticed a number of optimistic prices. I believe Ebay reaches such a large audience, the buyer isn't so interested in the typical informed buyer such as most Cafe members. After attending a number of live auctions, I'm often amazed and amused by the overpaying of some items. Knowledge is power.

[paul dirac]

It only takes one... And I hear there's one born every minute...

[Gary Hedrick]

Oh perhaps it is like the Mandolin Brothers prices used to be.....note used to be.....just put a high value on it and eventually the marketplace starts believing it.....

[re simmers]

I have a basketball that once belonged to Billy Kilmer. Maybe I'll list it.

Bob

[Austin Bob]

It only takes one... And I hear there's one born every minute...

How very true, sir. There is no need to convince all of us. They only need to persuade one buyer.

[f5loar]

The ones born this minute have no clue who Duane Eddy is or even was. The ones born yesterday that do know who he is knows enough to know he was not a mandolin picker. And the ones with $50K to throw at a postwar Gibson F5 would not even look at it. I'd still like to know who came up with figure? No way this came from a reputable vintage instrument dealer. Even the Mando Bros would not do this. It's a waste of my time to even comment on this any more but if I were Mr. Eddy I would get that $50K appraisal from someone and donate it to the R&RHF in Ohio and take the tax write off while you still can before the IRS says you can no longer do that.

[shortymack]

I know exactly who came up with that figure.

[f5loar]

It's baaaaaaack again for another round. No changes, same $50K. They just won't give up on this one. I guess there is no limit at ebay as to how many times you re-list the same item as long as you continue to pay that listing fee. I think they need to get creative with the description. Bring in a video of Roland White saying "oh yeah I remember this one at a party Clarence and me went to back in the early 60's. I ripped into "Rawhide" on it and it cut the high parts like butter. Duane took a break on his old Gretsch that I still remember to this day. Clarence could not belive those licks. It's a killer F5 and if I didn't already have one I sure would go for this one. "
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-1957-GI...-/121118555589

[Bernie Daniel]

Amazing. Kind of like auctioning a tennis racket owned by Roger Maris. (just google Roger Maris if you don't know).

[mrmando]

Down to $20K. They're clearly getting desperate over there at the Eddy house, selling things for a third of their value...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-1957-GI...item20d4921b02

[Gary Hedrick]

Hmmm wonder what happens when the reality of a $8k price tag hits.....it does say OBO.....perhaps someone will go $10k...

[Dave Hanson]

Down to 12K now.

Dave H

[houseworker]

Down to 12K now.

Might you be talking Pounds Sterling?

[vegas]

Now it's within everyone's budget!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-1957-GI...item20d4921b02

[almeriastrings]

Definitely a steal. I hear they're worth $50-60K

[John McCoy]

I just noticed this:

From the write-up:

1. "Time left: 9d 03h (Jul 06, 2013 14:39:48 PDT)"

(Time,obviously, counts down. The important thing is that the auction ends on July 6)

and

2. "Delivery: Estimated on or before Tue. Jul. 02 to [my ZIP Code]"

In other words: Buy by July 6 for delivery by July 2.

So, now it time-travels. I guess that's why they're charging $65 delivery on top of the 20 Gs to buy the thing.

[f5loar]

The only way I see $20K on this one is if Duane Eddy delivers it in person and giving the buyer a private "Rebel Rousing" concert for family and friends, spends the night and eats at least 4 meals with you. Oh and he will need to pick a tune on the mandolin too! How did I come up with that? Easy. The mandolin is worth around $8K. To have a rock&roll legend spend the night in your home with private concert varies as to the status of the star. I put Eddy up there with Mickey of the Monkees and Roger McGuinn of the Byrds who was charging this a few years ago around $12K. I know of many rock&roll legends who would come to your home for $12K or less. You could get Chuck Berry for much less but don't expect Mick Jagger or Keith Richards for that. But the memories you take with you for this event............... PRICELESS!

[houseworker]

The mandolin is worth around $8K.

Hey, don't forget the signed letter of authenticity from Blues Vintage Guitars Inc! Added value that the likes of George Gruhn can only dream of...