Martin prices!!!!

[mickthemiller]

I blinked and it seems that Martin prices on this side of the pond have increased by 6 or 7 percent. The OOO18 is now almost £2000 in most outlets and it seemed just a few weeks ago that they were under £1900!!!

[WHguitarNYC]

Originally Posted by mickthemiller

I blinked and it seems that Martin prices on this side of the pond have increased by 6 or 7 percent. The OOO18 is now almost £2000 in most outlets and it seemed just a few weeks ago that they were under £1900!!!

Martin raises prices on a yearly basis. So best to buy before the next price increase or find New/ Old Stock, if you can find one.

[Howard Klepper]

The pound fell about 10% relative to the dollar in the past year.

[SFCRetired]

They went up here as well. The D16GT went up 15%, street asking price. That is the one that stuck out in my mind but I think they all went up. Some of the old stock is still at the old prices though. But they're going fast.

[Trawlerman]

Buy used unless you really want new. The last Martin that I bought was 2 years old and I paid less than half of the retail price.

[pszy22]

It seems like the going price for a 000-15Ms was $1299, now $1459. There are still a few listed at the old price, but a number of establishments are now at the higher price.

[Long Jon]

Originally Posted by Trawlerman

Buy used unless you really want new. The last Martin that I bought was 2 years old and I paid less than half of the retail price.

That's a "Me too" from me too. I let some rich dude take the first hit.

[Ted @ LA Guitar Sales]

Originally Posted by mickthemiller

I blinked and it seems that Martin prices on this side of the pond have increased by 6 or 7 percent. The OOO18 is now almost £2000 in most outlets and it seemed just a few weeks ago that they were under £1900!!!

As noted already, Martin does raise some prices every year, as do most other guitar builders. The retail price of the 000-18 went from $2899 USD in 2015, to $3099 USD for 2016. Moral of the story, better buy one now before it goes up again.

[Yamaha Man]

A year an a half ago, new D-35's could be bought all over for $2,599 plus tax, now they're up to $2,799, plus tax.

[cageyOne]

Originally Posted by Ted @ LA Guitar Sales

As noted already, Martin does raise some prices every year, as do most other guitar builders. The retail price of the 000-18 went from $2899 USD in 2015, to $3099 USD for 2016. Moral of the story, better buy one now before it goes up again.

Wow... $200 increase, 6.9%

I didn't know new prices increased that much annually. Yes, for new guitars, it seems best to jump on something now if you know what you want rather than waiting.

[Humbuster]

Rich Dude here; I'll take my Martins new, thank you very much!

[Yamaha Man]

Poor dude here....I bought my D-35 used and saved a bundle.

[fazool]

Shoulda bought it last year.......

[Long Jon]

Originally Posted by Humbuster

Rich Dude here; I'll take my Martins new, thank you very much!

Haha! Good man ! Us poor dudes wish you well, carry on keeping 'em in nice condition for us won't you ? !

[mickthemiller]

Originally Posted by Trawlerman

Buy used unless you really want new. The last Martin that I bought was 2 years old and I paid less than half of the retail price.

Used Martins over here are about as rare as rocking horse sh.......... manure