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Sell my Benny Hall vinyl??

TheGhostTheGhost Posts: 536
edited April 2012 in Lost Dogs
Believe it or not, I got this for FREE (don't hate me) from someone who had no clue. I also had no clue how valuable it was at the time...

Pros:
I can buy the guitar I want without going into debt

Cons:
It could be worth even more eventually
I feel bad taking that much money from an obsessive collector
No more listening to it (though I haven't listened since finding out how valuable it is)
No more bragging rights!

I'm guaranteed to have more and more expenses and shit I want to buy, and I'm also guaranteed to never get another free Benny Hall. I'm way more interested in listening to music and playing music than I am collecting rare and precious things. In fact, as far as the guitar I want... what I really want is a 1950's Gibson ES 125 (approx. 1500.00) but I can buy I real nice brand new imitation of the exact same guitar for around 500.

gibson:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/gibsin-es-125-w ... 3f15b0a9c7

godin:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Godin-5th-Avenu ... 2c639fa8dc


I just don't know......
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  • LukinFanLukinFan Florida Posts: 29,050
    Might as well sell it
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,472
    that's a tough choice.....

    maybe think about which one you'll play more (guitar or LP)...
    i would take "$ value" out of the equation & make this decision more on emotional value.

    a free Benny is always a good thing, but if that's your dream guitar.....i think if it were me, i'd go with the guitar.

    best of luck!
    Matt


    ps--i don't own Benny Hall on vinyl & doubt that i ever will (unless they reissue it), so i'm not trying to butter you up to sell it to me...i promise.
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  • TheGhostTheGhost Posts: 536
    I'm thinking if I sell the record, I should buy the Gibson. That way I'm losing something collectable, but gaining something as well. Otherwise I'm losing a "priceless" record and gaining a "good" guitar. The guitar will get played constantly, and the record would sit on the shelf.
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,472
    TheGhost wrote:
    The guitar will get played constantly, and the record would sit on the shelf.

    This is the clearest statement you've made. It's clear that you want the guitar more than the record. Best of luck!
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  • TheGhostTheGhost Posts: 536
    mfc2006 wrote:
    TheGhost wrote:
    The guitar will get played constantly, and the record would sit on the shelf.

    This is the clearest statement you've made. It's clear that you want the guitar more than the record. Best of luck!


    Yup :D
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  • pjl44pjl44 Posts: 9,481
    TheGhost wrote:
    Cons:
    It could be worth even more eventually
    - Probably not much more
    I feel bad taking that much money from an obsessive collector
    - Don't
    No more listening to it (though I haven't listened since finding out how valuable it is)
    - If you do keep it, spin it
    No more bragging rights!
    - You can brag about that Gibson, no?
  • TheGhostTheGhost Posts: 536
    Now my wheels are spinning. Maybe it's time to consider the rest of my PJ vinyl. I've been very lucky in this department. Some of this isn't even for sale on ebay so i have no idea of it's value. Any collectors out there feel like helping me get an honest idea of the value, I'd love the help. (I have NOT decided to sell anything yet, though) any thoughts?

    All the records play fine, no scratches, etc.

    Christmas singles:
    1992- worn
    1994- worn
    2004- good
    2005-good
    2007, Love reign or me- good
    2007-good
    2008-good
    2009- great
    2010- mint



    Albums, etc.:
    VS.- original pressing somewhat worn
    Vitalogy- original pressing somewhat worn
    No Code- original pressing well worn with missing polaroids
    Benny- slightly worn/good
    Avocado- very good
    10 Legs- very good,mint
    Uke Songs- very good/mint
    Rearviewmirror- good
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  • arqarq Posts: 8,034
    TheGhost wrote:
    Now my wheels are spinning. Maybe it's time to consider the rest of my PJ vinyl. I've been very lucky in this department. Some of this isn't even for sale on ebay so i have no idea of it's value. Any collectors out there feel like helping me get an honest idea of the value, I'd love the help. (I have NOT decided to sell anything yet, though) any thoughts?

    All the records play fine, no scratches, etc.

    Christmas singles:
    1992- worn
    1994- worn
    2004- good
    2005-good
    2007, Love reign or me- good
    2007-good
    2008-good
    2009- great
    2010- mint



    Albums, etc.:
    VS.- original pressing somewhat worn
    Vitalogy- original pressing somewhat worn
    No Code- original pressing well worn with missing polaroids
    Benny- slightly worn/good
    Avocado- very good
    10 Legs- very good,mint
    Uke Songs- very good/mint
    Rearviewmirror- good

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  • White DiscussionWhite Discussion Melissa Texas Posts: 2,812
    Since the Benny was given to you would you consider passing it on to me? LOL, I had to ask buddy, I hope you get your guitar. I'll help you find the best deal on it possible.
    Take care
  • Pamela0222Pamela0222 Posts: 1,544
    I say sell the Benny for something that you'll get lots of use out off, the Gibson is beautiful!!

    I will be interested in some of your vinyl if you decide to sell.
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