| Q:
Can you hold a guitar for me until I've sold mine/get paid at
the end of the month/can find time to come and see you? |
| A: Only if
you care to make a 10% deposit. The fact is, almost every time
I've held a guitar without taking a deposit in the past, the
prospective 'customer' has disappeared never to be heard from
again. |
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| Q:
I've seen a guitar I like on your site. What now? Do you take
credit cards/accept Paypal etc etc? |
| A: Everything
you need to know (I hope) is here: How
to Buy/Terms & Conditions If
anything isn't clear, just telephone or drop me an email. |
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| Q: Can
I try before I buy? |
| A: Yes! I work from home
so can be around almost any time or day, 24/7. Just contact me
to arrange a time... and bring your wallet! It's very rare for
anyone to leave empty handed when faced with a selection of
Fender Japan's finest. |
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| Q: Can you get
me a specific model? |
| A: As I buy from the used market
in Japan I can't source specific models. However, email me
with your requirement and if one turns up I'll let you know
and give you first refusal when it arrives. |
|
| Q: I've seen a guitar on eBay/in a shop/that my mate is
selling ... is it genuine, is it worth the money etc
etc? |
| A: Look, would you walk into a restaurant and ask them if
they would advise you to eat at the cafe next door? No,
you wouldn't. If you trust one vendor to the extent that you seek their
opinion, perhaps that is who you should be buying from. |
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| Q: I've found a Fender Japan guitar in the loft. It's
red/it's serial number is... What's it worth? |
| A: Frankly, I'd rather you
didn't ask. I can't tell what model it is from the colour or
the serial and, in any case, the flip answer is: 'a guitar is
worth as much as
someone is willing to pay for it'. I live in the UK and I've a
rough idea as to what the common models are going to fetch on
private sale or auction because I keep a watch on prices and
buy and sell myself. I don't know price levels elsewhere in
the world and suggest you check your local classified adverts
or local eBay site to get an idea. Shop prices are a law unto
themselves, so don't get the idea that just because your local
dealer is asking £500 for a similar model that's what you'll
get via a private sale. |
|
| Q: Can you get
spares for the Contemporary series guitars? |
| A: No. But try www.axeparts.net
or www.fretsonthenet.com.
Nor do I source or deal in any other parts except what I need
to maintain my own stock. |
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| Q:
I want to sell my guitar. Do you buy? |
| A: Yes, but only if it is a
high-spec, non-export Fender Japan instrument like those I
sell. And bear in mind that any dealer has to make a profit on
every transaction, so won't offer as much as you should be
able to get by selling privately. The advantage of selling to
a dealer is you'll get a quick uncomplicated sale... at least
you will from me. Sell privately and you might get more
money... eventually. |