HAMER VECTOR

Someone's paying way too much for that guitar......unless it really appeals to them.  I never criticize those that pony up.  It's only money. 

 
Whenever I see two buyers with 1000+ purchases bidding that much over the money on a guitar I can't help but wonder if they aren't just shilling the item.

   But I was out when Z said dibs, so I guess what I think it's worth really doesn't matter.

 
I think its worth it.  How many others like this are there?

The spec is desirable.

It looks original- Hamer refin or not.  

Great colours and lovely mojo.  

Personally I think a lot of people here underate the value of some Hamer customs.

 
The Shark said:
DBraz said:
I think its worth it.  How many others like this are there?

The spec is desirable.

It looks original- Hamer refin or not.  

Great colours and lovely mojo.  

Personally I think a lot of people here underate the value of some Hamer customs.
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I totally agree it's just "for me" that is also the problem as I try not to purchase anything I can't get out from under... I look at it as in a couple years am I going to get $2000+ for it?.. Maybe I dunno~

It's most definitely a cool unique guitar
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DBraz said:
I think its worth it.  How many others like this are there?

The spec is desirable.

It looks original- Hamer refin or not.  

Great colours and lovely mojo.  

Personally I think a lot of people here underate the value of some Hamer customs.
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Oh & BTW, I would have easily paid double that for your red Vector~   :P

 
Hbom said:
Whenever I see two buyers with 1000+ purchases bidding that much over the money on a guitar I can't help but wonder if they aren't just shilling the item.
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I do not think it's shill. 3-4 years ago I'd go $2K on it easily, even 2.5, and I guess that's where it's headed now. I've never seen one like it, it's unique, it's in pretty good shape and I am not sure if the second one like this even exist and I know guys who'd pay even more. Guys offer 4 digit Standards between $3K-$6K and higher and you can find one one any day at that price. This one - i'll be much surprised to see around any time soon. So from collector's point of view - well worth it.

 
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Speaking of too much bidding....I know there is software that will bid for you etc., but if you're available to bid and watch something, why would you bid before it's under 5 minutes left?  That only drives up your price.  

I pretty much bid on stuff with a few minutes left and if someone has a bot bidding, great for them.  But bidding on Tuesday for something that ends on Sunday doesn't do me any good.  

 
scottcald said:
Speaking of too much bidding....I know there is software that will bid for you etc., but if you're available to bid and watch something, why would you bid before it's under 5 minutes left?  That only drives up your price.  

I pretty much bid on stuff with a few minutes left and if someone has a bot bidding, great for them.  But bidding on Tuesday for something that ends on Sunday doesn't do me any good.  
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For the most part I agree with you however, sometimes there's an intimidation factor involved... where someone will shoot his whole load and hope potential bidders get scared off as they pick at it noticing that the same high bidder is still standing strong~ Or a friend will bid high just so the seller can see the final potential...   

 
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Dave Scepter said:
For the most part I agree with you however, sometimes there's an intimidation factor involved... where someone will shoot his whole load and hope potential bidders get scared off as they pick at it noticing that the same high bidder is still standing strong~ Or a friend will bid high just so the seller can see the final potential...   
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OK.  Didn't think about those factors.  I guess if I'm looking to buy something I'm not going to keep bidding way beyond what I can reasonably spend cause realistically, I'm not bidding on rarities or Jeff Beck's personal guitars.  As far as getting folks to bid up something, just set the reserve where you want it or put a Buy Now price.  Sheesh, I don't want to work THAT much.   :lol:

 
The two numbers are about the same period, the four-digit probably a few month earlier.

Very strange to see it double numbered. Obviously a custom order - was it production numbered by mistake?

Near the end of four-digits - possibly they were in the process of abandoning the separate numbers? Or it was a cancelled order and they just finished it off as part of normal run?

Is the concensus that it is legit?

Just my thoughts.

 
Andrew said:
The two numbers are about the same period, the four-digit probably a few month earlier.

Very strange to see it double numbered. Obviously a custom order - was it production numbered by mistake?

Near the end of four-digits - possibly they were in the process of abandoning the separate numbers? Or it was a cancelled order and they just finished it off as part of normal run?

Is the concensus that it is legit?

Just my thoughts.
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Legit or not, someone is grossly over-paying for this one.

 
What we really grossly overpaying for, are our houses, mortgages, cars, all those iphones and ipads that cost fortune and  turn to shit in 12 months period. With this kind of guitar, whatever you pay for it, comes the joy of owning a beautiful piece of history, possibly one of a kind. And if you do not buy it ( given that you have funds for it), your money will be gone and you won't even know where to. 

    And there is a bonus - there is always that one guy whos bid was right under yours, so there is always a chance for you to recover your funds.  :)

 
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kizanski said:
Legit or not, someone is grossly over-paying for this one.
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Well, that "someone" looks like it's Yours Truly. ;)

However, 2K was not that bad, given the uniqueness of the thing one side, and its compatibility with my tastes and desires the other.

I thank you guys for not interfering with my attacking plan.

A detailed review will follow, upon its arrival.

Thanks again!

 
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