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How to Find Old Guitars

Collecting old, antique or vintage guitars can be a hobby for someone who not only loves guitars but also enjoys treasure hunting. Old guitars are not easy to find and are becoming more scarce as time passes. The Internet is a good source to begin the hunt. Websites that allow users to auction their items or sell them as if they were having a garage sale provide a venue to both sell and buy old guitars. EBay, Amazon, Craigslist and Purplewave are four such websites.

Things You'll Need

Internet
Newspaper
Telephone
Car

Instructions

Internet
- 1
  Search the Internet for old guitars advertised for sale on websites such as Amazon, eBay, Craigslist and Purplewave.
- 2
  Place a bid on the old guitar or contact the seller to discuss the condition and physical location of the guitar. The physical location is the town and state. This will help determine shipping costs on the item.
- 3
  Purchase the old guitar.
Newspaper
- 4
  Read the items for sale at garage sales, estate sales and auctions in the classified sections of newspapers.
- 5
  Call the individuals listed in the items-for-sale section and discuss the old guitars they have listed. Find out specifics about the guitars. Ask to look at a guitar prior to purchase.
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  Schedule a time to go to the sale or auction.
- 7
  Inspect the guitars to make sure they are of the quality desired. Purchase the old guitar.
Thrift Stores
- 8
  Locate thrift stores in the area. Find out the store hours.
- 9
  Visit the thrift stores frequently and look for old guitars. Ask the owners of the thrift stores to call if any old guitars are brought in for sale.
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  Purchase the guitar if it is of the desired quality.

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