How much is an MIJ Fender Tele worth?

fretfinder

 I've been offered an MIJ Fender Telecaster in PX for my R8, with a value of £500. The Tele is maple neck with swamp ash body in mint condition. Any thoughts on if that's a fair valuation, as I'd probably sell it on? Many thanks.

Iamnobody

Mij Teles are good and fairly well sought after but you might struggle to get £500 in this climate and for the hassle of reselling I would broadly value it at £400 against yours.

What model is it and year? That does make a difference...

fretfinder

I think it's a 70s reissue as it has those tuners with enclosed slanted backs and the elongated Fender Telecaster logo on the headstock. S/n is T056953 with Made In Japan above it, which I think means it's a 2007-2010 model - it looks too new to be from the 90s but possibly could be. Cheers. 

chrisj1602

Is it one of these? 

http://www.theguitaremporium.com/Fender-Japan-TL71-ASH-M-R-FJ-TL71-ASH.htm

fretfinder

chrisj1602 said:

Is it one of these? 

http://www.theguitaremporium.com/Fender-Japan-TL71-ASH-M-R-FJ-TL71-ASH.htm

Yes it is.

fretfinder

Thanks guys. I've decided to give it a body swerve.

57Deluxe

...depends on the year. Consensus is that mid 90s are best spec