Do you think an antique American made Fender Stratocaster in a factory tweed case that is in new condition with the factory strings still on it would sell quickly? It is in new condition with no scratches. How much do you think it would sell for?
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It depends on its provenance, was it privately owned by a celebrity guitarist, or just some random non known person, as well as its date of manufacture and serial number.
@Musicman That makes it roughly barely 30 years old, quite a few decades off from being considered an antique, a classic, yes, but not an antique. What did you pay for it new, and how much have you played it, any fret wear or pick scratches?
@NativePortlander1970 $750. I have only played it a few times. It still has the original factory strings on it and no scratches or fret wear. It literally looks new.
@Musicman $750 would make it a basic factory made model, with case I doubt if Guitar Center would offer more than $300, $400 at most, a pawn shop even less.
@Musicman I am so very sorry to make you sad :( You could always try to auction it on ebay or facebook market place and try to get at least what you paid for it.
@NativePortlander1970 I did that on eBay today. It is what it is. 🤷♂️ I had hoped with time and inflation the value would have increased more, but so be it. I am definitely not going to give it away or sell it for what I paid for it.
