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From dc48 on 7/29/2014 3:12:03 AM

A few months ago a friend passed away and his wife sold me a 79 Bellflower he owned. I didn't even know he owned a banjo. He never played one around me. I already have a newer Red Fox and didn't really need it, but wanted to help her out. It is like new for it's age. Doesn't look like ever played. Found it has a block rim that I didn't know they had in Stellings. Wanting to sell it, but don't know what it is worth since haven't seen them for sale with a block rim. It appears to be all original. I'm hoping to retrieve what I gave her for it which was $1850. Question is do you think I can get my money back or should I ask for more or less and take a loss. Thanks for your input.

10 Comments
	banjoman56 says: 7/29/2014 5:16:45 AM That banjo, in the condition you described should be worth more than $1,850. I don't know the exact worth, but I'm guessing around $2,400.
	dizzo says: 7/29/2014 5:24:05 AM Agreed. Getting your money back won't be a problem. You could very well get around 2400 for it. I'd say 2200 in a day or 2.
	dpskala says: 7/29/2014 7:13:50 AM I think you are low balling yourself. I bought an '88 mint Stelling Masterpiece from Elderly Instruments 3 years ago for $3900. They have a couple of vintage Stellings listed now for much more than $1850. Check their web page.
	dc48 says: 7/29/2014 10:51:40 AM Thanks for the input. I was mainly concerned about getting my money back and knowing that the block rim was original. I didn't want to advertise it as original not knowing if the rim was or not. Learn something new everyday even at age 70.
	dpskala says: 7/29/2014 12:20:03 PM I would think the block rim makes it more valuable. Why don't you sell it for what it's worth and split the difference with your friend's widow?
	dc48 says: 7/29/2014 12:41:14 PM That's an idea. Got to get a camera that works so I can post.
	dpskala says: 7/29/2014 4:47:01 PM You could even get a quote from Elderly. They can buy outright or sell on consignment for you.
	dc48 says: 7/30/2014 12:49:53 PM Thanks so much for the comments. What a great group to hear from. I was totally surprised to receive and talk to Mr. Stelling himself about the banjo after posting. Such a super person to take the time to discuss things about your banjo. Wander what other builder would do that. Ted
	dpskala says: 7/30/2014 2:14:43 PM So was the block rim original???
	banjoman56 says: 7/30/2014 8:10:24 PM Yep, the 70's model Stellings came with block rims.
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