Trade Offer - Fender Super Sonic 22

I've been heavily toying with the idea of selling the Super Champ XD, but I'm not going to give it away.

I know, it might seem greedy.  I picked it up for only $120, so anything I sell it for is sure to be a win, but as I've said in the past, the real value can be in trading if you are patient enough...

Well, a few days ago I got an email offering a Super Sonic 22 for my Super Champ plus cash on my side.  I'm usually wary of what kind of cash it might require, and I'm not looking to outlay unless it is a clear win for me, and I can recoup the money in the next cycle.

Actual Amp Pictured

This time though, the guy has mentioned in the offer than he NEEDS a smaller amp because he's moving in with his girlfriend.

Oh my.

I explained to the guy that I'm not keen, but that it never hurts to offer, so he should hit me up with what he's looking for. A day goes by, and he's now come back with a number...

Four hundred bucks.

Ouch.

In fairness, it isn't that out of touch - The $350 I've listed the SCXD for plus the $400 see him valuing at $750, which is $150 down from where he has listed his amp (that's 900 for the arithmetically disinclined...). It's not an unfair deal...

But it isn't a win...

I could move that pretty quickly at $600 I figure.  Even $700 might take a bit of time, so $300 is my number.  If he comes back at $350, I'll bite... Maybe.... Probably...

Fack.

The problem really is that I'm worried I'll want to keep it, not turn around and sell it.  First world problems to be sure, but I can't go dropping hundreds of dollars every time an opportunity comes by...

Can I?


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