Fender Eric Clapton Blackie Tribute Stratocaster 1/185 LOWERED RESERVE - BUY ME - safer than the market Start Price USD 17,659.00 Current Price USD 17,659.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 17,999.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 27, 2008 End Time Sunday, December 07, 2008 Location East Coast See more about 'Fender Eric Clapton Blackie Tribute Stratocaster 1/185 ' Description DO NOT USE THE EBAY CHECKOUT PROCEDURE Pro Audio DJ Rentals, Sales & Service FENDER ERIC CLAPTON BLACKIE TRIBUTE STRATOCASTER 1/185 LOWERED PRICE - NO PAYPAL - Collector guitar market is low right now, great time to buy and invest, you wont see any of these for this price ever again. I would consider interesting car / van trades complete or plus cash. Item for sale is an immaculate collector quality Fender Eric Clapton Blackie Tribute stratocaster, built by the master John Cruz - guaranteed 100% authentic and original, it is complete and unmodified. This is an investment that will surely go much higher in the near future. Only 185 of these were sold in the US ( 275 total worldwide ), they all sold out within a few hours back on November 24, 2006 - I have had a total of five of these Tributes, this is the only John Cruz to come through and it is easily as authentic and stunning as the John English example  ( which we sold recently for $26,900, I can provide buyer's contact info ), that one and this John Cruz masterpiece I would consider the best replica of all the builder's copies I have seen.  Guitar dealers around the country usually have these on sale for $23,500 to $25,000 depending on the builder. You can check online. There is a good bit of difference between some of the builders on this guitar tribute. John Cruz is one of Fender Custom Shop's Master builders and one of the most desired of that super elite group. The price I have listed is the lowest I will sell it for, you would be hard pressed to find another John Cruz built Blackie out there for this price. Give it a year and add a few grand atleast. We sold one by another builder for $23000 last year.  I lowered the price on this one because I am buying a house and need to move it. This is an excellent investment collector guitar. Of the Tribute guitars out there, this one and the SRV#1 are making people money. Guitar comes as it did from the factory, the cardboard black box full of goodies is complete, original case with everything, numbered and builder signed CUSTOM SHOP CERTIFICATE, original Fender packing and box. Every single factory accessory is included, NOTHING is missing, guitar is complete as new from factory. Guaranteed to be as described. I accept money orders, checks, credit cards online, and bank wire transfers ( I will pay the wire transfer fee for international buyers ). Winning bidder will receive the guitar and goodie box shipped USPS 2 day air insured INCLUDED FOR FREE IN THE BUY IT NOW PRICE. Overseas bidders pay only $100 USPS Global EMS airmail ( insurance limits vary by country ) - NO BIDS FROM USERS WITH LESS THAN FIVE FEEDBACKS - NO PAYPAL NO PAYPAL NO PAYPAL , PAY DIRECTLY WITH YOUR CREDIT CARD, SECURELY ONLINE. WE SHIP WORLDWIDE, PLEASE EMAIL FIRST FOR AN ESTIMATE DO NOT USE THE EBAY CHECKOUT PROCEDURE Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge SHIPPING Shipping Cost Services Available Available to Insurance Continental US $0.00 USPS Worldwide Included in shipping and handling costWe ship on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday via DHL insured. For other shipping arrangements, email first before clicking Buy it Now or checking out. PAYMENTS DO NOT USE THE EBAY CHECKOUT PROCEDURE Sales tax: Seller charges sales tax for items shipped to, or picked up locally: VA (5.000%). Payment is due within 10 days of close of auction, if you require more time you must email, otherwise we have to assume you are a non paying bidder. Payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Money Order, Cashiers Check Q: Why don't you accept bids from bidders with less than five feedbacks? A: Ebay is pretty expensive for sellers, and free for buyers. On a $600 auction, the non-refundable seller fees are around $11 each time someone bids and doesn't pay. Most of my non payers are new accounts and ebay won't let me block them. I will gladly accept bids from new users if you will take the time to email first to verify your information. Thanks   Q: Why don't you accept PayPal? A: It is true they are convenient and owned/promoted by Ebay. Unfortunately they are a middle man, so if there is a problem you are not dealing with your credit card company directly. I have an online merchant credit card account making the transaction safer for the seller and the buyer. Payment is due within 10 business days, NO PAYPAL. ABOUT US Pleasurehouse Sound serves the DC, MD, and Northern VA area. Founded in 2000 by Tim Jackson, our focus is on small to medium sized events, catering to DJs and business owners who prefer customized packages and personalized service. In addition to pro sound rentals, we can perform most repairs on pro audio equipment and buy and sell a wide variety of DJ and sound gear. Founded by a club DJ with 10+ years experience, we have the knowledge and resources to give you the sound you are looking for. RETURN POLICY Item must be returned within: 10 Days Refund will be given as: Money Back Return Policy Details: Unless otherwise stated in the auction, a 30 day warranty applies to all items sold ( As Is items are excluded ) - items must be returned within 10 days of notification of a problem and will be inspected and tested. We will repair or replace the item at our discretion. If item cannot be replaced or repaired in a timely fashion ( 30 days ), a refund in full including return shipping paid will be issued. If no defect is found, we will at our discretion either return the item to you or refund your original purchase price less shipping both ways. Place a Bid!