How much can I get for my guitar?
I have a black standard Fender Stratocaster with a Rosewood Fretboard. It still looks brand new and I was wondering how much could I sell it for. I was thinking of selling it on eBay.
The guitar is 12 years old but still in great condition because I haven't really played it and I kept it protected in a case.
The guitar is made in Mexico and the only defect is some yellowing on the volume knobs.
Hi. You need to do a little research to find out exactly what guitar you have. If you have USA manufactured guitar with all of the original parts and the guitar is in mint condition, you will get a lot more than a guitar that has some parts replaced (excluding strings, of course).
Once you find out the particular details of your guitar, check out what that guitar is going for on various auction sites and classifieds, such as eBay, Craigslist, online guitar shops and also check out the Fender blogs and threads. (Forget about a black book price: a price is only worth what someone will pay you for it. Think about that one for awhile and it will make sense. 
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If you have a high quality Fender, there is such a thing as "appreciation". This is when the value of an item goes UP over the years because of its intrinsic value. I ALWAYS buy brands that appreciate in value.
For example, I worked from age 12-16 to buy a Les Paul. I wanted a Les Paul for three reasons: 1) By age 16 I had already been playing the guitar for 9 years, and I had just joined a band that gigged all over northern New Jersey and Delaware. I needed a work horse guitar. 2) I loved the Les Paul sound. 3) I knew the guitar would appreciate over the years. I bought that guitar in 1985 for $599. This same guitar sells for an average of $1,700 now on eBay.
I bought an Ibanez RG1570 the first year it came out simply as an investment. I paid $500 for it. This guitar now sells on eBay used for $900 (it is a custom color that was only available the first year).
On the other hand, I have a Danelectro reissue bass that I bought 10 years ago. I needed a bass to cut a quick demo. That bass is worth less than I paid for it because it simply was NOT the type of guitar that would gain value over the years.
My point is this: Do a little research and find out if your Fender is one that appreciates with age, or if it is a mass produced one made overseas. You can go on Fender.com and research the serial number to find out exactly what you have on your hands.
Good luck, and happy sales!
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