right now, if all of us selling a Collings could get on the same page, we could take

[darylcrisp]

over a full page in the classifieds-lol

really though. there is an amazing amount of various Collings available all of a sudden and its almost daily for the last week or two that another one or three is added. a lot of variation also in model, finish, color.

i've seen this sort of thing happen time and again with instruments over the years. all of a sudden there is a downpour of (insert your brand). see it with mandolins (high and low end), banjos, guitars.

i've also noticed that if there is a lot of talk regarding a certain brand, model, etc, all of a sudden two or three will appear in the classifieds(seen this especiall with mandolins and even more so with some very expensive hard to find mandos).

amazing time to be alive and playing instruments, anything you want you can find within a day usually. there's a very specific banjo i've been thinking about and its been sold out for 2 years, reaching out a little i have uncovered two of them, new, and with a reasonable cost. internet is amazing.

d

[zoopeda]

Originally Posted by darylcrisp

over a full page in the classifieds-lol

really though. there is an amazing amount of various Collings available all of a sudden and its almost daily for the last week or two that another one or three is added. a lot of variation also in model, finish, color.

i've seen this sort of thing happen time and again with instruments over the years. all of a sudden there is a downpour of (insert your brand). see it with mandolins (high and low end), banjos, guitars.

i've also noticed that if there is a lot of talk regarding a certain brand, model, etc, all of a sudden two or three will appear in the classifieds(seen this especiall with mandolins and even more so with some very expensive hard to find mandos).

amazing time to be alive and playing instruments, anything you want you can find within a day usually. there's a very specific banjo i've been thinking about and its been sold out for 2 years, reaching out a little i have uncovered two of them, new, and with a reasonable cost. internet is amazing.

d

There's both a D1-ATS and D2H-ATS listed that look like monster guitars. Nice to see the market a little more sane these days. Happy Collings hunting!

[Maryc-k]

I think there is a lull right now, Daryl. Come October/November things will get tighter in terms of inventories.

I sold two mandolins a few weeks back and neither lasted a week. Both sold for over what I had in them too.

But, I will say this, the banjo market has slowed.

[AMW]

As a Collings dealer, we totally agree about the "Great Magnet" effect that is surrounding that brand these days. Like the OP said, there will be waves of everyone looking to buy one or sell one at the same time!

More often than that, multiple people descend on the same instrument at the same time. Happens most often with Collings!

[Mr. Paul]

I recall putting my '46 j45 in the classifieds and within 4 days there were 2 more '46 j45s in the classifieds.

There have been a few "why is everyone selling their -------" threads over the years. Sometimes they just land in bunches.

[Maryc-k]

Originally Posted by Mr. Paul

I recall putting my '46 j45 in the classifieds and within 4 days there were 2 more '46 j45s in the classifieds.

There have been a few "why is everyone selling their -------" threads over the years. Sometimes they just land in bunches.

Yes, and poof, they are all gone. It’s consumer buying behavior. The power of suggestion.

[Br1ck]

I think people see something and think, I can get THAT much for my guitar? Heck, I haven't played it in months.

I agree, things come in bunches, and a reasonable price will make them disappear from the listings. The supply trickle helps too. When your dealer hasn't had a D 1A the last few times you've been in, you are more likely to buy used.

[SalFromChatham]

Mr Paul… you had a 46 J45?

I SO wonder what it sounded like…

[J Patrick]

…all I know is that the sweet custom sunburst 00 JL that resided very briefly in the classifieds a few days ago generated desire….

[KenL]

I hope to have one of those Collings in my little stable one of these days....

[Mark L]

I’ve noticed many a time that I started up a piece of lawn equipment or chain saw on a relatively quiet morning or afternoon and the next thing I know is the neighborhood is literally abuzz with mowing, trimming, pruning and what have you.

Power of suggestion, indeed.