[DJ in FL]

Barry: Sounds like you are pretty comfortable with online purchases, and if that is the case, might look at the NATIONAL CRAIGSLIST postings. I saw over the weekend there were three 127's there and two looked pretty new and nice. I've bought and sold more than a few on Craigslist and most folks are honest...just have to be careful for small percent of folks who would rip you off.
I ran across a COLLECTOR who bought a number of Alvarez guitars he said from a bankrupt distributor a few years back. One of his models is a NEW, old-stock, unplayed 127ce. He wants top $$ for it,($1050 was last asking price I saw) but if you want a NEW instrument, send me a PM and I will shoot you his e-mail. I tried to negotiate with him and he jerked me around long enough that I did not buy from him.
I don't know him, not saying I would recommend him, but if you have an interest, I'd be glad to send you the info.


Good luck with your search.