Is this 85 Japan Squier worth the money?

[hamsilipilav]

Hello, I found a 85 E series japan squier that is sold for $620, it looks really good but i am new to vintage squiers and I really don't know how much they are worth. Is it worth the money, or what is a better price for it?

 

[Eddie]

Not for that price, not for that condition, not even in pristine condition.

It's an E series. Nothing special about it.

 

[Talon]

That's a lot of money to spend on an MIJ stamp, smh. The guitar looks like it's been sitting out in the desert getting pissed on by coyotes. I've seen American built strats on CL going for less than that. lol

 

[Michael7]

The OP is in Turkey, so you guys may need to factor in that he may have very limited choices in his market, which will have a bearing on the price.

 

[sconniesquier]

I kinda like it!
Like Mr. 7 stated we know nothing of your market in Turkey. What does a Squier Classic Vibe go for in your area?
I’d pay 1 1/2 times a CV for a MIJ in that condition.
About $375 tops.

 

[hamsilipilav]

I kinda like it!
Like Mr. 7 stated we know nothing of your market in Turkey. What does a Squier Classic Vibe go for in your area?
I’d pay 1 1/2 times a CV for a MIJ in that condition.
About $375 tops.

Yep you are right, there are not many choices. I've been following the market for a few months and this is the first vintage squier I've ever seen. A fresh squier CV '50s goes for about $800 here, but I can find one used for $470.

I was confused because I saw this sold for around $600 on reverb, is it because of the condition or did I look at a completely different model?

 

[hamsilipilav]

That's a lot of money to spend on an MIJ stamp, smh. The guitar looks like it's been sitting out in the desert getting pissed on by coyotes. I've seen American built strats on CL going for less than that. lol

Yeah you are right, condition is really bad. I wish I could just teleport stuff from cl to here haha. Used american strat goes for at least $1300 here.

 

[Robb]

Howdy and welcome to Squier talk !

 

[hamsilipilav]

Howdy and welcome to Squier talk !

 

[dpang2836]

I'm with Eddie!

 

[stratfreak]

Yeah you are right, condition is really bad. I wish I could just teleport stuff from cl to here haha. Used american strat goes for at least $1300 here.

Where are you in Turkey?

I traveled there for a month many years ago. LOVED it. Beautiful country, great food, nice people.

 

[J - Peasy]

The condition the finish is in is the main deterrent. The neck and pickguard and other plastic parts are nicely aged however.

 

[SheelBeel]

If it plays well then yes it's worth it.

Factor in the inflation and right now this is a 40 year old quality MIJ.

 

[hamsilipilav]

Where are you in Turkey?

I traveled there for a month many years ago. LOVED it. Beautiful country, great food, nice people.

Ahaha happy to hear that. I am in Istanbul, born and raised here, still love it

 

[hamsilipilav]

If it plays well then yes it's worth it.

Factor in the inflation and right now this is a 40 year old quality MIJ.

I should probably see how it plays, I am ok to buy this if I am not getting scammed with the price considering the state of the market

 

[stratfreak]

I should probably see how it plays, I am ok to buy this if I am not getting scammed with the price considering the state of the market

How about a Harley Benton? Much less expensive. Ash body. Alnico pickups:

Harley Benton ST-90SA Swamp Ash DLX Series

Electric Guitar Deluxe Series, Body: American swamp ash, Bolt-on neck: Canadian maple, Fretboard: Pau Ferro, Neck profile: C, Radius: 305 mm (12"), 22 Frets, Scale: 648 mm, Nut width: 42 mm, Double action truss rod, Pickups: 3 Roswell STA Alnico-5...

www.thomannmusic.com

And in brand-new condition, as opposed to that well-worn Squier.

 

[avawilliams]

Not for that price, not for that condition, not even in pristine condition.

It's an E series. Nothing special about it.

I agree with you. The condition of the paint alone makes me cringe.