Best way to sell your used junk... er gear

[25%moreCOWBELL]

I'm curious what you guys have found to be the best way (most cash back) to unload gear you don't want or need anymore?

I figure I have the following options to pick from.

EBay
Craigslist
Pawn Shop
Misc. Local Music Shop
Guitar Center

What have you guys had the most luck with?

[twonabomber]

i don't know about you guys, but here the local market for used gear has dried up completely. no more happening upon a nice piece at the pawn shop or GC. if there is something cool, it's usually beat to shit and/or way overpriced.

[Nitro Express]

Originally posted by twonabomber
i don't know about you guys, but here the local market for used gear has dried up completely. no more happening upon a nice piece at the pawn shop or GC. if there is something cool, it's usually beat to shit and/or way overpriced.

Very true. I can remember in the 80's pawn shops had blonde Fender amps from the 60's and music stores had Les Paul's as trade in's that you could snag for under $500. I snagged a Les Paul Custom that was well used for $250 in 83 but it was a great sounding and playing guitar. Try and find that now.

Collectors have snagged a lot of the old stuff with famouse names. There isn't anything cool on the used market hardly.

[Jimmy Jingles]

I have had the most success with eBay and then Craigslist.

[Nitro Express]

I've never sold anything on Ebay but I've seen auctions of used stuff big the price up past where you could actually buy the item new for a few times. People get carried away in the bidding.

Two 5150 amps used by Eddie to record Balance went up for auction on Ebay and the person claimed to be a producer and had documentation and photos. So that 5150 combo will go for more than the regular $500 market price.

Gee, make up some fake documents and photos and say it belonged to Jimi Hendrix and enjoy the $$$$$$. LOL!

[DrMaddVibe]

Not true my brothers...I just picked up an Epi EB3 and an Ampeg BA115 for 300.00...for BOTH!

I originally was going to buy the amp and the guy selling it is moving and doesn't really play the bass. He asked me if I wanted it. I asked "How much?" and he said..."Naw, just take it".

He included the receipt for the amp...he bought it 3 weeks ago! The EB3 looks like new...has one drop bump on the back side. He said that it fell off of a stand.

The both freaking rock and I got an early Christmas present for myself from my wife!

W00t!!!!

[indeedido]

Ebay without a doubt. Nationwide traffic. Ease of purchase. I have sold so much on ebay, that is the only way I can support my G.A.S. habit

[Nitro Express]

The thing about Ebay is I hate dealing with the shipping and I detest Paypal. Oh it's great when it comes to bringing buyers and sellers together. Someone just needs to invent a transporter beam so you can beam home the large concert PA system you just won. LOL!