What is your lifetime net gear expenditure

[RVA]

I got this idea from one of Bocca69's posts in the Museum collection thread.

I made this a pole with ranges, but feel free to be specific. So, as the title says, indicate your net outlay for gear - purchases less sales, which may even be a negative # if you are a good flipper. Include amps, guitars, cables, tubes, etc., but not repairs or tech fees for mods or tools.

 

[Mr Grumpy]

I'm e at making money from trading, I don't even try - I've given away half my gear to students and waifs...

 

[syscokid]

I voted for 30K to 50K. I think I can narrow it down to between 30K to 35K. Easily, 95% of my figures is from the last 15 years of my life... started with the obligatory mid-life crisis, ha ha.

I probably have sold less than $3K in gear. And an honest valuation of my current gear is a minimum of $25K. The guitars hold the values better, then amps, then pedals, then other doodads.

 

[Sp8ctre]

I think we all know where I'm at on this list...

 

[Sp8ctre]

...oh wait, I didn't read the fine print! I spend a lot, but I make most of it back!

 

[eSGEe]

BUWAHHAHHAHHAHHAHHAHAH
I refuse to answer --- on the grounds the IRS might be watching ---

 

[jtcnj]

They do seem to be omnipotent, especially these days dont they?
They make you buy a certain kind of underwear, or is it Health Insurance?
Wait I think that project was scrapped.

 

[gball]

Since it's net and not gross, I think I am the $20k-$30k range. I don't even want to discuss gross...

 

[Goldmember]

I selected $10k-15k. Wait. Is this poll in US, CA, or AU dollars?

 

[jtcnj]

Baht?

 

[Bocc69]

Knowing that my wife probably peeks in on this site, I'd just say the lower end of the 5 figure spectrum.

 

[Inspector #20]

I've always list money when selling....but I've made money playing.

 

[Inspector #20]

Ok....this thread got me thinking....going back to my first guitar around 1978 or 1979

1959 Sears Silvertone - Gift

1980 Harmony Les Paul - Gift

1987 Squirecaster - Gift from Bandmates

Traynor Bass Amp and A mpeg 6x10 Cabinet - Borrowed

Marshall JTM30 Combo - Gift

68 Marshall 45 watt full stack - used from buddy around 1984 - $500

CS-3/NS-2/DD-3/GE-7 - $500

2002 Marshall MG50 for Student Use - $275

Hohner 400N acoustic - Damaged Gift

2003 Gibson SG (New) - Returned

(2) New Hamer Import Standards - $1,100

2005 Schecter C1 Hellraiser ($1,145)

2016 Gibson SG T Series - $875

Used Ibanez bass - $60

Used Peavey TBT-130 bass amp - $100 (sold to keyboardist for $150)

New Fender Rumble 40 - $179

(2) 2015 (New) Marshall DSL40C's - $1,100 for both

Pickups - no possible way to remember them all over the years

Tubes/Speakers - $250

2016 Gibson Goldtop 50's Tribute - Returned

Custom built Les Paul Custom Replica for Mom's 2017 Mother's Day gift - $1,200

2016 Gibson Les Paul Studio T - $1,200 (thin neck - sold to private party for $1,200)

Ibanez Destroyer II Replica - $2,200

2016 Gibson Les Paul 50's Tribute - Traded for Ibanez and got cash to boot

Von Herndon prototype DoubleNeck - approx $3,500

Cables - $105

New Blackstar ID-CORE 100watt - $349

Hmmmm.....

 

[67plexi]

BUWAHHAHHAHHAHHAHHAHAH
I refuse to answer --- on the grounds the IRS might be watching ---

I quit selling on ebay in 2000 just for that reason.

 

[Hackmaster]

Who counts???
I buy when I can, sell when I must.
In the meantime I'm modding something...

 

[RVA]

Ok....this thread got me thinking....going back to my first guitar around 1978 or 1979

1959 Sears Silvertone - Gift

1980 Harmony Les Paul - Gift

1987 Squirecaster - Gift from Bandmates

Traynor Bass Amp and A mpeg 6x10 Cabinet - Borrowed

Marshall JTM30 Combo - Gift

68 Marshall 45 watt full stack - used from buddy around 1984 - $500

CS-3/NS-2/DD-3/GE-7 - $500

2002 Marshall MG50 for Student Use - $275

Hohner 400N acoustic - Damaged Gift

2003 Gibson SG (New) - Returned

(2) New Hamer Import Standards - $1,100

2005 Schecter C1 Hellraiser ($1,145)

2016 Gibson SG T Series - $875

Used Ibanez bass - $60

Used Peavey TBT-130 bass amp - $100 (sold to keyboardist for $150)

New Fender Rumble 40 - $179

(2) 2015 (New) Marshall DSL40C's - $1,100 for both

Pickups - no possible way to remember them all over the years

Tubes/Speakers - $250

2016 Gibson Goldtop 50's Tribute - Returned

Custom built Les Paul Custom Replica for Mom's 2017 Mother's Day gift - $1,200

2016 Gibson Les Paul Studio T - $1,200 (thin neck - sold to private party for $1,200)

Ibanez Destroyer II Replica - $2,200

2016 Gibson Les Paul 50's Tribute - Traded for Ibanez and got cash to boot

Von Herndon prototype DoubleNeck - approx $3,500

Cables - $105

New Blackstar ID-CORE 100watt - $349

Hmmmm.....

So not surprised you have a list!

 

[BlackSG91]

That is sure a tough question. I have 21 guitars now and quite a few amplifiers. I have a mix of high-end guitars with lower-end guitars like Squiers which are great for modding. I'll take a guess at it like counting jelly beans in a jar...maybe $20,000 to $30,000 but I could be off a bit.


;>)/

 

[BlackSG91]

I selected $10k-15k. Wait. Is this poll in US, CA, or AU dollars?

It's in golden BitCoins.

;>)/

 

[67plexi]

Who counts???
I buy when I can, sell when I must.
In the meantime I'm modding something...

I lost count years ago

 

[smitty_p]

I think I need to make sure my homeowners insurance policy covers my gear...or take out an additional policy.