Any Gretsch experts? 1993 model advice sought

imalrightjack

I’ve been offered a 1993 G6118 (110th anniversary) which looks immaculate. The serial suggests 1993 (begins with 1993) but the O.K. card says 1999. The warranty card and certificate of warranty match the serial printed inside (none on rear of headstock).

Any advice welcome!

Winny_Pooh

Throw the O.K card in the bin and live your life free from worry.

musicman100

Well their 110 anniversary was 93 not 99. 

At at that time they wouldn’t have had stamped serial numbers on the rear of the headstock. So label inside is correct. 

I wouldn't worry about the ok card, could be one someone has got after for some reason. 

Whats the price like

Just don’t over pay tho.

Saw two modern anniversaries at a recent show that were over priced. 

imalrightjack

Thanks, @musicman100 - he's put its value around £1,500.

musicman100

imalrightjack said:

Thanks, @musicman100 - he's put its value around £1,500.

Is that cash your trade value? 

And whats the condition? 

imalrightjack

@musicman100 - it appears near-mint.  All in, if that's a close value (he's adding cash), it's not a million miles off what I'd like.

TheMarlin

You can pick up Annie’s for £1300 all day long. Post 2004 models are more desirable, as more historically accurate.  I’d pay less than that for a late 90’s model. 

Get this instead. http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/144459/gretsch-g6118t-liv-players-edition-anniversary

Awesome Annie. Great price for a nearly new Gretsch

imalrightjack

Cheers, guys.  This one will be swerved.

musicman100

Be care regarding values because asking prices are all over the place 

TheMarlin

There is a significant difference between asking prices and selling prices. 

musicman100

TheMarlin said:

There is a significant difference between asking prices and selling prices. 

I know that as much as any one. 

N that’s what I was saying.
hope ur keeping well mate 

musicman100

Realistically I would say between 1100-1300 But no more. 

There was a players edition sold recently on eBay for 795!!!!!!

TheMarlin

musicman100 said:

TheMarlin said:

There is a significant difference between asking prices and selling prices. 

I know that as much as any one. 

N that’s what I was saying.
hope ur keeping well mate 

I know you know your stuff, was more for OP

all good here, hope you’re good too. 

Was very sorely tempted by that Players Edition Ankie, it’s a beauty.

musicman100

TheMarlin said:

musicman100 said:

TheMarlin said:

There is a significant difference between asking prices and selling prices. 

I know that as much as any one. 

N that’s what I was saying.
hope ur keeping well mate 

I know you know your stuff, was more for OP

all good here, hope you’re good too. 

Was very sorely tempted by that Players Edition Ankie, it’s a beauty.

Why didn’t you jump on it? Ha ha 

all good thanks.
just recently had a promotion at work so it’s all go.