Double Bass Thompson RM-100 pricing question.

[lakefx]

I am looking at a Thompson RM-100 on CL in a neighboring city. It includes a Tuff bag and Realist pickup. I see that package is about $1800 new on string emporium's website. The seller says that it is in great condition. What do you think is a fair price?


It's entirely possible that the seller is active on here, in which case I don't mean any insult, I just want to get a sense of the market for these instruments.

 

[KUNGfuSHERIFF]

My craigslist rule of thumb is to ask twice what I want and negotiate down if necessary, and to offer half the asking price and negotiate up if I really want the item.

That might seem rude, but if you spend enough time wallowing in that cauldron of unrealistic expectations and broken dreams, my policy makes some sense.

 

[lakefx]

I'm pretty comfortable with CL haggling in general, but I don't make it a habit to rip people off. I just don't want to get ripped off either.

 

[lurk]

First of all, I think those basses are great bargains and you'll be glad you got it. Find out if there has been any luthier stuff done-this would likely be a plus. Find out what it's strung with-Thomastics are worth more IMO after a year or so-others less. Check out the bag if you can-like the pedals on a used car that can be an indication of use.

 

[Michael Karn]

cauldron of unrealistic expectations and broken dreams

Man, THAT is very very funny!

 

[lakefx]

I saw the bass today and decided to buy it. It's been 15 years since I really played URB, so I'm really excited to have one again. I just hope that this one is as well made and in as good condition as it looks!