What would you value this SC 250?

[thesuperzman]

fHey gang, I have a 2008 Les Paul Studio (good condition) and a 2011 Les Paul Tribute (excellent condition). I was planning to sell one of them, whichever sold first. Someone got back to me with a very interesting trade. He has a PRS SC 250 (not sure the year) with a ten top. He's willing to make a trade for one of the guitars. This is almost a no brainer, as a McCarty is on my eventual list (I know this one isn't a McCarty but in the ballpark). But it has lots of superficial damage. I always buy guitars with the intent that I may sell one day. I can't find many listings on Ebay or Reverb for SC 250s and definitely not for a 'fair condition' instrument.

Yes, its about how it plays, but I don't want to be stuck giving up a 1000-1200 guitar and then decide I want to sell the 250 and get a few hundred for it. I know little about the SC 250's, but they seem to get rave reviews and mint conditions are insanely priced. Thoughts? (FYI there a few more dings but this is the worst)

 

[AaeCee]

I'd need to see the rest of it, but that's quite a significant ding and looks like it was from a drop, so I'd be highly reluctant to even consider it. Furthermore, the 250 is a very different guitar, less popular and arguably less desirable than a McCarty, and may not scratch that itch for you regardless of condition.

I'd personally either hold out for a trade involving an actual McCarty, or go with your initial thought of selling the LPs and taking some time to find a PRS you really want without compromise.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

An S2 with that big a ding? $700 tops.

 

[thesuperzman]

I'd need to see the rest of it, but that's quite a significant ding and looks like it was from a drop, so I'd be highly reluctant to even consider it. Furthermore, the 250 is a very different guitar, less popular and arguably less desirable than a McCarty, and may not scratch that itch for you regardless of condition.

I'd personally either hold out for a trade involving an actual McCarty, or go with your initial thought of selling the LPs and taking some time to find a PRS you really want without compromise.

Thanks for the feedback. I was on the fence, this probably seals the deal…to not make the trade

 

[thesuperzman]

An S2 with that big a ding? $700 tops.

Thanks..that’s enough for me to nix the trade. I’d be losing decent money and would be uncomfortable owning a guitar I may not be able to sell.

 

[SinSir]

An S2 with that big a ding? $700 tops.

In a good mood tonight and feeling generous! Quick, I got some gear to sell!

Good catch on the raised back plate. I read the OP and immediately thought core SC250 instead of those s2 singlecuts with the 250 trussrod cover.

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

An S2 with that big a ding? $700 tops.

That’s being generous

 

[sergiodeblanc]

That’s being generous

Well… guitar prices are stupid now, so I was compensating for that.

 

[SinSir]

Well… guitar prices are stupid now, so I was compensating for that.

No over compensating here.. I'm at tree fiddy and last night's g string

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

Well… guitar prices are stupid now, so I was compensating for that.

That’s true. I don’t know how to price them these days.

I feel like an old man yelling at the clouds that the used market should top out at 2k for artist packs.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

last night's g string

Pics or it’s Underoos.

 

[SinSir]

That’s true. I don’t know how to price them these days.

I feel like an old man yelling at the clouds that the used market should top out at 2k for artist packs.

I used to blame covid now I blame FB.. send that hell hole to MySpace corner and gimme my deals back!

 

[sergiodeblanc]

That’s true. I don’t know how to price them these days.

I feel like an old man yelling at the clouds that the used market should top out at 2k for artist packs.

All SE’s are worth $350

All S2’s are worth $600

All cores are worth $1500

Artist packs are worth $2000

Woof Library guitars are $2500

Private Stocks are $5000

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

All SE’s are worth $350

All S2’s are worth $600

All cores are worth $1500

Artist packs are worth $2000

Woof Library guitars are $2500

Private Stocks are $5000

100% accurate

 

[SinSir]

All SE’s are worth $350

All S2’s are worth $600

All cores are worth $1500

Artist packs are worth $2000

Woof Library guitars are $2500

Private Stocks are $5000

Preach!

 

[gush]

Definitely pass on this trade BS.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

100% accurate

Lol. Even my typo is kinda on the money.

I’m calling them Woof Library from now on.

 

[aphantomvaper]

No over compensating here.. I'm at tree fiddy and last night's g string

You get outta here, Loch Ness Monster!!

Agree on the the S2 pricing with that ding! Ugh.

 

[AaeCee]

FWIW ... many are referring to the guitar in question as an S2 model. It's not. It's a 10-top SC 250. Next level up for sure, but I wouldn't consider it regardless.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

FWIW ... many are referring to the guitar in question as an S2 model. It's not. It's a 10-top SC 250. Next level up for sure, but I wouldn't consider it regardless.

As Sergio has identified from raised control cover, not a core. I think seller may be confused, telling OP that it’s a 10top.

Unless you have other pics?