What determines a “normal” Stingrays price? I’m talking about EB Rays. I have a 2000 Stingray in burnt apple. I’ve seen this bass for over 1200$ and less than 800$. So what really determines the price? Is it year? Color? I know condition will play a part but the prices for a nice played bass are really all over the place. Pleases learn me something. Thanks!
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tbonesullivan
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There is no formula. How much they sell for is determined by what people are willing to pay.
Pictures and condition however have a VERY big impact. Crappy pictures = crappy prices. Beat up bass = beat up prices.
Pictures and condition however have a VERY big impact. Crappy pictures = crappy prices. Beat up bass = beat up prices.
bovinehost
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T Bone has it about right. The used market has become very hard to nail down.
danny-79
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And usually a better one comes along for less just after buying one .......... but not always 
Rod Trussbroken
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What T bone says.
All over the place ? $800 to 1200 is a pretty
narrow range for a free marketplace. This is
music, not economics. Art not science.
What your research turned up IS the usual
range. That's what they sell for. There's no
official agency setting prices more exactly,
but you did figger out the general range.
Extra cost features, oddly enuf, seem to hold
little value on the used market. They could
help a bass sell faster, vs less "optioned up"
basses, but effect on selling price is minimal
to zilch.
I've bought quite a few of those $800 to 1200
basses and don't really worry over how I paid
1100 for a plain jane and only 850 for a loaded
version. You like the ax, it's in the range, you
buy it. You got 800 but not 1200 to spend ?
You'll hafta be a bit more patient, but you are
NOT relegated to only "lesser" instruments.
Thaz the benefit of inexact pricing
OTOH, if you're asking cuz you're selling one,
seems obvious ... start high and be ready to
come down. Don't be asking the top price if
you are in a hurry. It's not rocket science
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