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Value of a Fender MIM 5-string?

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jdgmjdgm Frets: 852
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Hello
I have a friend with a Fender MIM 5-string Jazz bass, 1998 - '99 or thereabouts, sunburst, excellent condition but no case -  which he now wants to sell.
I think this is worth around £350 - £450 but I'd welcome advice from anyone who knows more than I do!! 

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  • fretmeisterfretmeister Frets: 24623
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=Fender Mexican 5 string jazz bass&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684


    Would suggest about £350 for the Active DELUXE model and about £250 for the passive standard model.

    Does seem a bit cheap to me though - especially as the current Mex passive versions are about £650
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  • jdgmjdgm Frets: 852
    Many thanks for your input!
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  • MattBansheeMattBanshee Frets: 1498
    £250 for a MIM is cheap for a 4-string at least, unsure whether a 5 is less desirable? I'd pitch £300 for a quick sale and £350 if there's no rush.
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  • FunkfingersFunkfingers Frets: 14572
    A Fender dealership in my area had a pre-owned passive example displayed in the window for circa £450. Took ages to shift. 
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  • funkyfrazfunkyfraz Frets: 93
    350. 
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  • jdgmjdgm Frets: 852
    Thankyou gentlemen.
    Said instrument may be in the FB classifieds shortly.
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  • MattBansheeMattBanshee Frets: 1498
    edited January 2019
    jdgm said:
    Thankyou gentlemen.
    Said instrument may be in the FB classifieds shortly.
    In which case, I made a mistake with my valuation, it's definitely only worth 50 quid ;-) 
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  • FunkfingersFunkfingers Frets: 14572
    Those five stringers have always seemed undervalued on the secondhand market - even compared to their nearest four string equivalent models.

    My recollection is that the pickups are nothing special. The five-in-line tuners probably do not help because the majority of American Fender five string basses get a 4+1 layout. 
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