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Originally posted by localhost

It is quite possible that OP mis-titled the thread with "grich" (implying Greg Rich) and then in post #2 he corrected himself by saying "greed" (implying someone named Greg Reed).

I hope he comes back and informs us of who Greg Reed is.

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That's assuming the "g" stands for greg.   

To keep the "lost" theme going, I propose it probably stands for George:

[Fwiw, this sign used to stand along the Trans-Canada Highway.  Haven't been that way for some time now ... don't know the current state of affairs.]

Thank you Owen for clearing this whole mess up . As ole Hank said… I have saw light ! This George was greedy for yards too !

Geez Will, I was trying/hoping/??  to keep it going... not clear it up.  

... in a similar (?) vain:

I got no beef against Greg Rich. I think he's done wonderful for banjos.

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Originally posted by chuckv97

I recall a Country Gazette album titled “All This, and Money Too!"

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But before they already warned us:

5700 for a mandolin lol

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Originally posted by TB327

5700 for a mandolin lol

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First of all, he doesn't own Gold Tone. He's a consultant.

Second, have you priced Gibson mandolins lately?

Current & Modern Gibson Mandolin Estimates
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Gibson F-5G (Custom Shop / Modern Collection): $5,990 – $8,999

Gibson Sierra Hull Signature F-5: $8,499 – $19,999 (depending on VOS/Master Model specs)

Gibson F-5 Master Model / Reissues: $20,000+

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Originally posted by 1935tb-11

Current & Modern Gibson Mandolin Estimates
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Gibson F-5G (Custom Shop / Modern Collection): $5,990 – $8,999

Gibson Sierra Hull Signature F-5: $8,499 – $19,999 (depending on VOS/Master Model specs)

Gibson F-5 Master Model / Reissues: $20,000+

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Exactly, although the OP's price listing on the mando is actually $100 short. It's $5800, still almost $200 less than the cheapest new Gibson on offer. And it's Gold Tone's top-of-the-line model. They have a number of other models, including F-styles, available for a LOT less.

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Originally posted by eagleisland

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Originally posted by 1935tb-11

Current & Modern Gibson Mandolin Estimates
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Gibson F-5G (Custom Shop / Modern Collection): $5,990 – $8,999

Gibson Sierra Hull Signature F-5: $8,499 – $19,999 (depending on VOS/Master Model specs)

Gibson F-5 Master Model / Reissues: $20,000+

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Exactly, although the OP's price listing on the mando is actually $100 short. It's $5800, still almost $200 less than the cheapest new Gibson on offer. And it's Gold Tone's top-of-the-line model. They have a number of other models, including F-styles, available for a LOT less.

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biggest selling point for that 200 dollar difference is goldtones are made in china and gibsons are usa built

If this is banjer related, ima hampster.

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Originally posted by Nopix

If this is banjer related, ima hampster.

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Well, it sorta started out banjo related, in that it involved grich. We subsequently learned more.

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Originally posted by TB327

5700 for a mandolin lol

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I am not sure Greg has anything to do with the mandolin part of Goldtone's instruments.  Regardless, I am guessing that you have never seen or played one of the newer expensive Goldtone mandolins, so criticizing the price without holding and playing one is a little disingenuous.  My Northfield mandolin ....... also made in China .... is probably approaching that price and darn well worth it.  I play it way more than my Gibson F-5.

whatever like don said it aint gibson