Warwicks .... buy buy buy!

[NickA]

 

Now:http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Warwick_Streamer_Stage_II_5.html

I'm going away to base my pension fund on well considered bass flips.  To be fair I'm not certain it's the same instrument; but could easily be and 1500/2300 = 53% up is not a bad return.  If it IS the same bass then the original Gumtree seller will be a bit sore.

Wish I'd seen it when it was £1500 :¬( - but it wasn't up for long,

 

[warwickhunt]

It isn't the same bass but tbh I'll be a monkey's uncle if the BD SSII sells 'at that price'.    

[binky_bass]

To be honest, I paid £800 for my one, sold it for £1200 (not the advertised £1500) so with this one at £2300 it'd be nearer a 65% difference in price.

But... A: it's not the same bass and B: I cant see it ever selling at that price! 

I did speak to bass direct before listing mine on Basschat, they suggested listing it at £1800 with a view to accepting £1600 or so plus the 20% commission means just under £1300 to me. Was more than happy to sell it for the £1200 to a decent basschatter with the £400 profit going straight to Alan at ACG for a new build. 

No shame in flipping a bass every now and then. Business is business.

Russ.

[binky_bass]

Also, to add, the original gumtree seller originally had it listed at £1600, and for 8 months it didn't sell with the price being lowered every month or so. I made him and offer, he accepted. It was there long enough for anyone who wanted it to see it! Now it's with a fellow BCer who bought it for £400 less than the original price and £1100 less that this Bsss Direct one. Everyone wins! 

[NickA]

Great story.  ... always pleased to hear of money heading to ACG.

Maybe I'll roll by BD and offer them £800, as that's the going rate ;¬)

[binky_bass]

Certainly isn't the going rate! But good deals can be had if you spend all of your day searching, negotiating and travelling to get a deal done! You have to work mighty hard to get a deal like that, it isn't something that is a regular occurrence. I frequently scoure the net for instruments when they're being sold at great prices, some I keep, some I move on straight away to reinvest the money in something I want. The seller gets paid for a quick sale, and if I sell it on the next buyer gets it cheaper than anywhere else and I get a small profit which goes straight back into the bass market and usually in the pocket of a basschatter! Keeps the market flowing! 

Edited May 15, 2019 by binky_bass

[NickA]

Though who knows the going rate for warwicks. 

I watched a 5-string stage 1 on ebay for weeks whilst it sat asking £1400 with no bids, timed out and then got re-listed; then he upped it to £1600 and it sat for weeks and weeks again before being withdrawn forever.  I'd have felt a bit mean offerring the £1000 - £1200 or so it was probably worth .. but wish I had done.

You can see people's points especially if they'd paid £5000 new.  Fantastic value 2nd hand for beautifully made instruments.

You didn't buy it @binky_bass .... for £600 or something did you? 🙂

[binky_bass]

Didn't buy that one! 

I have had a few unbelievable purchases over the years though, buy far and away the best was my Conklin USA custom 8 string through neck. Paid £300 for that. There is a lengthy story behind it, but essentially all that needed doing was a change of battery and battery connector and a THOROUGH clean, and I mean everything stripped off clean. But still, not bad for a $12,000 bass

That ain't going anywhere EVER though! 

My advice, hunt around, keep your eyes open at every turn, and you'll find some cracking deals eventually!

[NickA]

Here comes another one!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warwick-Streamer-Stage-II-5-String-Electric-Bass-guitar-2013-Hardly-Played/113767460425?hash=item1a7d11ae49:g:

£2600 now. 

[binky_bass]

Makes my old one look dirt cheap doesn't it!! 

[NickA]

Certainly does. 

The bass direct one is currently "on hold for bruce t" so probably went for..... £2000 - £2100?  At these prices, once rare streamer 2 5ers will be popping onto the market all over the place.

[Guest]

I bought a mint SS1 5 for £750, a Streamer LX Jazzman 5 for £500 and an ash Corvette 6 for £475. Warwick prices are no reflection on worth. The Streamer Stage 2 has always been ugh more rare, so commands a higher price. I wouldn’t pay the thick end of £2K nowadays - too many better ergonomic and versatile basses around for a lot less...

[NickA]

Given what you'd pay for a Wal, a Smith or a Fodera, and despite the silly new build prices, Warwicks remain amazing value 2nd hand.  It's just fashion I guess ... just looking at these recent prices made me wonder if fashions are changing, but streamers have always been the Warwick for people who don't like Warwicks much 😉

[NikNik]

On 15/05/2019 at 20:05, binky_bass said:

Didn't buy that one! 

I have had a few unbelievable purchases over the years though, buy far and away the best was my Conklin USA custom 8 string through neck. Paid £300 for that. There is a lengthy story behind it, but essentially all that needed doing was a change of battery and battery connector and a THOROUGH clean, and I mean everything stripped off clean. But still, not bad for a $12,000 bass

That ain't going anywhere EVER though! 

My advice, hunt around, keep your eyes open at every turn, and you'll find some cracking deals eventually!

You paid £300 for that Conklin??

[LukeFRC]

If you want a decent price on a Warwick hit Warwickhunt up - he's usually got a few he will move on at very good prices. And that's secondhand Warwick prices good btw - so fantastic value compared to other brands! 

[binky_bass]

4 hours ago, NikNik said:

You paid £300 for that Conklin??

I did.