Help locating used model for sale - against forum rules?

[Intentionally Blank]

I'm looking for a particular model of a used PRS. I've been searching the usual sites with no success so far. It occurred to me that some members here might know of a local shop selling one, or even a person selling one in their locale who may be willing to ship. After all, this forum is full of PRS enthusiasts.

Would it be against forum rules if I created a post asking members to keep their eyes open for this particular model for sale, and point me to that seller or retailer? It wouldn't be a blatant "Wanted to buy" post but I suppose it's along the same lines.

I don't want to violate the rules or cause an inconvenience for the moderators (and I don't wanna get yelled at, haha). Thought I'd ask before posting...

 

[DISTORT6]

I KNOW this place loves a good ‘ol hunt…

 

[JMintzer]

Yes, it would be against the Forum rules...

 

[Intentionally Blank]

Yes, it would be against the Forum rules...

Thanks for the reply, and I'm glad I asked.

In fact, the mods can just delete this thread if that's the best course.

 

[veinbuster]

Thanks for the reply, and I'm glad I asked.

In fact, the mods can just delete this thread if that's the best course.

As a thread, it’s a decent reference.

 

[Greywolf]

Be dilligent , I look every day . There are some rare birds that only crop up once in a blue moon , like Walnut LTDs, Santana Semi Hollows, various anni and Experience models etc .. you have to move QUIK when they come up.

You could ask members their opinions and recommendations on them, alternatives etc ..one never knows what that turns up ....

 

[RickP]

Yes, it would be against the Forum rules...

Didn’t know that… think I may have violated that one on occasion. Sorry ‘bout that…

 

[Maertl513]

As long you don't share the model, nobody couldn't help.
As a second step, I recommend further activities must be executed via PM by your volunteering detectives.
And I bet the one or the other PRS has been sold second hand by using PM among and between forum members, too.

 

[DISTORT6]

As long you don't share the model, nobody couldn't help.
As a second step, I recommend further activities must be executed via PM by your volunteering detectives.
And I bet the one or the other PRS has been sold second hand by using PM among and between forum members, too.

Allegedly

 

[Greywolf]

I've been PM'd by a fellow member for one of my rarer models , he was very polite and IF I ever sell it, I will give him first chance.
He was prudent not to post on the open forum.

 

[ElrytNamrogo]

Yes, it would be against the Forum rules...

Oh man...I made a post like this a while back in search of a particular model, had absolutely no idea it was against forum rules. Noted now, though!

I never had any luck finding what I was looking for, but in any case, it's good to know!

Thanks!

 

[JMintzer]

Oh man...I made a post like this a while back in search of a particular model, had absolutely no idea it was against forum rules. Noted now, though!

I never had any luck finding what I was looking for, but in any case, it's good to know!

Thanks!

It most likely was missed by the mod staff.

It's not the end of the world, but now y'all know the rules...

 

[Rider1260]

The "rules" are likely all about the phrasing
Sing the models praises , post pics of the model , talk about how you wish PRS would make that model again
Talk about how you missed out on getting a new one and how hard they are to find.
Folks will get the idea and no rules broken.

 

[SinSir]

I've been PM'd by a fellow member for one of my rarer models , he was very polite and IF I ever sell it, I will give him first chance.
He was prudent not to post on the open forum.

The first rule of Fight Club is "you do not talk about Fight Club"

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Yes, it would be against the Forum rules...

Really? How so?

I mean, I get that we’re not supposed to list items for sale but we’ve been directing mfers to the guitars of their dreams for almost 15 years here.

 

[Maertl513]

And we spread the semens of love for PRS to others. It stays in the family. Not all contemporary PRS models are everybody's darlings.

 

[ElrytNamrogo]

Going back and reading the rules, all it definitively says is:

"4. Dealers, Distributors and Forum Member Sales

The PRS Forum is an information and communication site only. Please do not post items for sale or discuss retail or wholesale pricing of any kind. If you'd like to post a classified ad, there are many established websites and forums that support gear sales."

To me, this reads no classified ads (i.e. don't come and sell your guitars here, unless you're an authorized PRS dealer) and don't discuss pricing. If directing somebody to a model their searching for in the used market is against the rules, then adding that to this verbiage would help eliminate any confusion.

 

[SinSir]

Going back and reading the rules, all it definitively says is:

"4. Dealers, Distributors and Forum Member Sales

The PRS Forum is an information and communication site only. Please do not post items for sale or discuss retail or wholesale pricing of any kind. If you'd like to post a classified ad, there are many established websites and forums that support gear sales."

To me, this reads no classified ads and don't discuss pricing. If directing somebody to a model their searching for in the used market is against the rules, then adding that to this verbiage would help eliminate any confusion.

It's skating the WTB classifieds type post that would be a violation.

 

[ElrytNamrogo]

It's skating the WTB classifieds type post that would be a violation.

Makes sense...

For what it's worth, I'm good with the rules one way or another. Just thinking the verbiage could be more concise if that's what they're going for.

 

[JMintzer]

Really? How so?

I mean, I get that we’re not supposed to list items for sale but we’ve been directing mfers to the guitars of their dreams for almost 15 years here.

And we've been letting it slide for all that time... But since the question came up, it deserved the correct answer...