Holy smokes--that's what I paid for my CS80!
Honestly guys, with the economy being what it is, it's a buyer's market out there and I really don't see synths selling for top dollar the way they did a few years ago. But God knows I've been wrong about these things before... ;)
I've passed on a couple of perfect CS50s in recent weeks selling for $1500-$1700, and I can't see how a CS60 would be worth three times as much, but that's just my (relatively uninformed) opinion.
Ultimately, I suppose your synth is worth whatever some frivolous "one percenter" is willing to pay for it. But It's not a rare synth by a long shot, and if 'Completed Listings' searches on eBay are any indication, nobody is paying inflated top-dollar asking prices for relatively common poly synths at the moment. (See the absurd number of $4000 Rev 3 Prophet 5s on eBay right now.)
That said, I'm not saying your asking price is unethical, Jared--the midi kit and recent service definitely add value, and I'm sure if you're patient you'll find a taker.
On 2012-05-24, at 10:29 AM, Jared Tauben wrote:
> I'm located between Stowe, Vermont and Montreal, Quebec.
> For the synth complete, i'm looking for something around $4500.
> Thanks,
> Jared
>
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> From: b3groover <b3groover@...>
> To: yamahacs80@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 11:11:05 AM
> Subject: Re: [yamahacs80] Yamaha CS60 with midi for Sale (or parts)
>
> What are you asking for the whole synth and where are you?
>
> ----Jim
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> On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 2:32 PM, Jared Tauben <spaceman_west@...>wrote:
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> > Hi everyone, I'm reluctantly selling my beautiful CS60.
> > The synth is in amazing condition. 9/10 cosmetically.
> > Only the top cover tolex i'd rate 7/10. It has a few rips here and there.
> > Functionally, the synth is 100%. Recently serviced by my very qualified
> > tech Ramcur. Check him out. He's the best!
> > This one has the Kenton Midi Kit installed.
> > Comes complete with legs and carrying case.
> >
> > I'M WILLING TO SELL THIS SYNTH OFF FOR PARTS
> >
> > if anyone on this forum needs something to get their synth working
> > perfectly and looking complete.
> >
> > that includes:
> >
> > voice boards, fader caps, ribbon controller, PRA board, SUB board, legs,
> > carrying case, IC's, power supply, handles, top cover, Kenton midi kit,
> > etc....
> >
> > Just send me a message if you'd like to see pictures or for pricing.
> >
> > Thanks for looking!
> >
> >
> >
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