Stirling
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That is a fine looking nickle 17-3.
Nickel 17-3 Sells for $11,005.00
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bwade
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Great looking gun and I would have bought it too if I could have. I also appreciate you being able to share your thought process on this purchase and hope you will continue to share opinions with us on other rare pieces you come across. I consider it sage advice and will follow your future posts.
bwade
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And I'll bet it couldn't be bought for just $1 million now.
YeshuaIsa53
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Another nickel has surfaced...
Awesome gun, btw, and priceless to some folk out there.
Awesome gun, btw, and priceless to some folk out there.
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kozmic
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A few years back I watched a 1959 Gibson Les Paul guitar hammer north of $200K at an auction. It had the bridge replaced, had been re-fretted and was pretty well warn. The buyer was in Japan and the guitar was boxed (I assume, heavily insured) and shipped oversees.
I was dumbstruck at what I had witnessed. However, they aren't making '59 Les Pauls anymore and the price is what the market will bear.
The prices have come down a bit since, but I assume it will be a good investment in the long run. I'm told the buyer is a player and collector and based on condition, he can play it everyday without fear of lessening it's value (barring anything unforeseen).
In the case of this M 17-3 K22, it was bought for market price. It will most likely be a solid long term investment. It is staying in the US. Sadly however, I don't think it will be used everyday like the Gibson I referenced above. I'm sure the owner will get a great deal of enjoyment out of it just the same.
I say "cheers and enjoy"!
Fondly,
your long lost nephew koz.
I was dumbstruck at what I had witnessed. However, they aren't making '59 Les Pauls anymore and the price is what the market will bear.
The prices have come down a bit since, but I assume it will be a good investment in the long run. I'm told the buyer is a player and collector and based on condition, he can play it everyday without fear of lessening it's value (barring anything unforeseen).
In the case of this M 17-3 K22, it was bought for market price. It will most likely be a solid long term investment. It is staying in the US. Sadly however, I don't think it will be used everyday like the Gibson I referenced above. I'm sure the owner will get a great deal of enjoyment out of it just the same.
I say "cheers and enjoy"!
Fondly,
your long lost nephew koz.
Definitely a fine purchase,that being said after living here in CA
for the past 20 years,to my knowledge to get that gun legally
into the state the gun will have to be converted to SA.Not a
big deal,however, the gun will have to be opened up(remove the
sideplate),I hope the buyer has good people on BOTH ends
performing this task to mitigate any damage to an otherwise
fine finish. Pete
for the past 20 years,to my knowledge to get that gun legally
into the state the gun will have to be converted to SA.Not a
big deal,however, the gun will have to be opened up(remove the
sideplate),I hope the buyer has good people on BOTH ends
performing this task to mitigate any damage to an otherwise
fine finish. Pete
bigl1911
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What is my 64 tomato red matching headstock 64 Jazz Bass worth today.. I paid $175 for it in 1979... I think I overpaid!!
Usmc5811
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Heck I was just reading both pages and still have yet to see an "original" not sent back to chromed.
I had a music store for many years, and I remember when I started in the early 1990's, some Gibson F5 mandolins built during a brief period in the 1920's were going for around $75,000 if they had the right credentials, and I thought, well, that's outrageous. They won't get any higher than that.
Of course, I was wrong. They went a lot higher than that. That's the collector's market...I wasn't a collector, so I didn't understand the market. Even if you would never spend that kind of money, however, you can still appreciate what collectors are doing - when someone pays that much, they're always going to care for the piece more than someone who just keeps it in their closet. Best wishes to the person who got the great gun.
Of course, I was wrong. They went a lot higher than that. That's the collector's market...I wasn't a collector, so I didn't understand the market. Even if you would never spend that kind of money, however, you can still appreciate what collectors are doing - when someone pays that much, they're always going to care for the piece more than someone who just keeps it in their closet. Best wishes to the person who got the great gun.
I hate to bring up such an old post, but has anyone ever come across a factory nickel pre17 k22 target?? I know this is in the 61-80 section, but as it pertains to the 17 k22's thought might ask here. Thanks
bigl1911,
Since we can no longer see the pics from the auction, could you please post your pics of that gem?
Larry
Since we can no longer see the pics from the auction, could you please post your pics of that gem?
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Wrangler Rich
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Congrats to the new owner! Beautiful, rare, and condition!
My Grandmother, a very wise lady, said to me numerous times, "It is only worth, what someone else is willing to give."
WR
My Grandmother, a very wise lady, said to me numerous times, "It is only worth, what someone else is willing to give."
WR
GF
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"Feast your eyes my friend...
enjoy,
bdGreen"
Bruce when I see that picture of the original it makes me wanna' send one of my blue K22's back for a nickel finish!
Poor people got poor ways!
GF
enjoy,
bdGreen"
Bruce when I see that picture of the original it makes me wanna' send one of my blue K22's back for a nickel finish!
Poor people got poor ways!
GF
