Time capsule Orion 5 string

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Author Message rustyg61 Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1020 Registered: 2-2011 Posted on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 - 8:38 am:    Alembic 5 String Orion Bass in new condition, This bass was Purchased from an Authorized Alembic Dealer in Nov. of 2002. It was purchased as an investment instrument, wrapped in plastic and stowed in the closet for the last 10 years. It is in new condition with no wear, dings, dents or surface imperfections. All factory documentation is included. The factory check sheet says the unit has a quilted maple top, ebony fret board, purple heart accents, maple body with walnut stringers, and the standard Orion electronics with gold hardware. The date of manufacture was 09/22/02 http://houston.craigslist.org/msg/4159830558.html keith_h Senior Member Username: keith_h Post Number: 1917 Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 - 12:31 pm:    Don't know what the street price is today but in 2004 a new Orion 5 with upgraded electronics (Essence) was $2350 from a couple of dealers. I would put a used one today with a nice but common top somewhere around $1.5 k - $2.1k. This one is definitely priced too high. Keith mike1762 Senior Member Username: mike1762 Post Number: 1010 Registered: 1-2008 Posted on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 - 4:38 pm:    What's an "Investment Instrument"??? rustyg61 Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1026 Registered: 2-2011 Posted on Friday, November 01, 2013 - 1:55 pm:    I just quoted the ad Mike. I'm guessing someone bought this Orion as an investment thinking if they held it long enough it would increase in value & they could sell it & make money off of it. I thought the fact that it is essentially a brand new instrument that was sealed in plastic & never played might appeal to someone.