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What would be a reasonable US dollar value for a used (mint) LS85Q, given that you can get a new LS100Q from Japan for around 1K, plus shipping? Before I make an offer, I want to know what is a reasonable range in which to couch the offer...thanks! :wink:
 
I thought the LS85Q was no longer made, and that the LS100Q was the replacement...at least that was what I was told by a Tokai dealer in South Africa....
 
Maybe the quiltop isn't available as an LS85 but these are:

http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&u=http://www.kurosawagakki.com/items/detail/59344.html&rurl=translate.google.com&usg=ALkJrhjKJ8fT4g7ikgPuCzcPAUCFqK50tA

http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&u=http://www.kurosawagakki.com/items/detail/59903.html&rurl=translate.google.com&usg=ALkJrhhYL9KgWnGDjqBwxEBbh3uOB9Rt5Q

http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&u=http://www.kurosawagakki.com/items/detail/38171.html&rurl=translate.google.com&usg=ALkJrhi6n1SMb5jDb1eajdq-MKmQin-8iw
 
Good stuff...Lance in South Africa sent me the link to this same site...I am partial to a plaintop, so I may just grab one of these. The LS85Q that I am tracking is on Ebay, and it's listed for $995 or Best Offer. If I can get a new one for $800 plus shipping, then a used one should be $650-$700 at the most, right?
 
Because the prices in Yen are represented by the model number, ls-85=85,000 yen, the LS-100q is the exact same guitar but with a price rise. LS-100q = 100,000 yen. Hope this helps...

Mick
 
clay49 said:
Good stuff...Lance in South Africa sent me the link to this same site...I am partial to a plaintop, so I may just grab one of these. The LS85Q that I am tracking is on Ebay, and it's listed for $995 or Best Offer. If I can get a new one for $800 plus shipping, then a used one should be $650-$700 at the most, right?
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There's no set price on used gear. I've said many times, a guitar is worth what you are willing to pay for it and what the seller is willing to let it go for. The object is for both to walk away from the transaction happy.
 
LS85Q, LS85F and their current equivalent models, LS95F and LS100Q are being listed on eBay for more or less 1000$ - 1100$. Sometimes you can find a better offer and sometimes you have to bid.
 

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