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Re: Prospective E-Flat Clarinet Purchase

Author: Fuzzy
Date: 2017-04-06 04:59

Well, only you know what it is worth to you.

Unless we're talking about collector items - things usually depreciate once used or aged.

For my tastes, I probably wouldn't pay more than it was worth when it was new (and, to me, your offer seems reasonable.)

An easy solution would be for you to offer to pay to have it appraised professionally by a reputable third party (or ask her to have it appraised and offer reimbursement for the appraisal at the time of sale - if you end up buying it...something along those lines.)

However, the owner would be smart to get as much out of it as she can, with as little cost incurred to her as she can.

You'd be smart to get it as cheaply as you can.

The two forces are opposing - so my best advice is: figure out how much it is worth TO YOU, and offer that. If she takes it...great. If she doesn't - you did your best.

Best of luck!

Fuzzy

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