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Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:49:55 +0000
From: hello@expressmusic.co.uk
To: stuart sturdy <stuartsturdy@yahoo.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Collings trade in
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No worries, speak next week.

Phil

On 2025-03-01 13:48, stuart sturdy wrote:
> Hi Phil,
> Sorry need to bump today to next week as I’ve been told in no
> uncertain terms we were meant to go out so have to sort another time
> sorry 😔
> 
> Speak soon
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On 28 Feb 2025, at 16:38, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>> 
>> We haven't had anything damaged in transit....just stolen and yes 
>> they paid out eventually.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On 2025-02-28 16:12, stuart sturdy wrote:
>>> Ahh Ok and have they paid out with any issues?
>>>>> On 28 Feb 2025, at 15:47, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>>> We use FedEx or UPS as they are the only ones that will insure to a 
>>>> high value and get direct signature delivery.
>>>> Providing it's a good fitting case which the Collings is then you 
>>>> should be fine. It is always best to hand deliver where possible.
>>>> On 2025-02-28 15:43, stuart sturdy wrote:
>>>>> Thanks Phil…
>>>>> Quick question - shipping? Who do you use that’s reliable? I’ve had 
>>>>> a
>>>>> few offers on my Collings but bit weary of shipping….broken
>>>>> headstocks? Does it happen on acoustics much in transit?
>>>>> Cheers
>>>>>> On 28 Feb 2025, at 14:36, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>>>>> Cool, see you tomorrow around 4
>>>>>> Phil
>>>>>> On 2025-02-28 13:41, stuart sturdy wrote:
>>>>>>> Hey Phil,
>>>>>>> More likely back end of tomorrow now? 4 ish?
>>>>>>> Yes sorry - I asked about the part-ex first as if the numbers 
>>>>>>> don’t
>>>>>>> get favourable then its a bit of a non starter that’s all as its
>>>>>>> reckless from me loosing thousands on swapping guitars every few
>>>>>>> months so I’m firmly in the buy used keep the box camp most of 
>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>> time!
>>>>>>> Many thanks
>>>>>>>> On 28 Feb 2025, at 10:41, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>>>>>>> Hi Stuart
>>>>>>>> Any of those are good for us
>>>>>>>> Just let me know what works best for you
>>>>>>>> Phil
>>>>>>>> :)
>>>>>>>> On 2025-02-28 09:19, stuart sturdy wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Or maybe thinking about it early or late doors Saturday?
>>>>>>>>>> On 27 Feb 2025, at 17:04, stuart sturdy 
>>>>>>>>>> <stuartsturdy@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> Hey Phil is lunchtime tomorrow any good for half an hour? 
>>>>>>>>>> 1:30-2pm ish? Cheers
>>>>>>>>>>> On 27 Feb 2025, at 16:54, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> I'm sure we can squeeze a bit more off the Mayer for you. Why 
>>>>>>>>>>> not pop on and see if you like it first?
>>>>>>>>>>> Phil
>>>>>>>>>>> On 2025-02-27 16:25, stuart sturdy wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>> The John Mayer you have for 4k… yes I was a bit suprised at 
>>>>>>>>>>>> 2500 as I
>>>>>>>>>>>> paid £4k from it from yourself and traded the Atkin (2K) and 
>>>>>>>>>>>> Isbell
>>>>>>>>>>>> tele (700) which both sold so appreciate we all need to make 
>>>>>>>>>>>> a living
>>>>>>>>>>>> but was hoping a bit more give then the history of the 
>>>>>>>>>>>> swapsies :-)
>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 27 Feb 2025, at 15:42, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>> We might be able to meet you somewhere in the middle. Need 
>>>>>>>>>>>>> to see what it is against really.
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Phil
>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 2025-02-27 14:51, stuart sturdy wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Phil,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Was hoping more like £3K min…not to worry..
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Many thanks
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 27 Feb 2025, at 14:46, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Stuart,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Good to hear from you.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> We'd offer around £2500 on your Collings as a trade in. 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> If you want to pop over and try out some Martins, just 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> let me know when suits and we will make sure the showroom 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> is free.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Kind Regards,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Phil
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Express Music
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 2025-02-27 14:24, stuart sturdy wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hey Phil,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hope you are well. I’m loving the Collings and it sounds 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> amazing but
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> the chunkier neck and wide nut, 12 fret etc …I’m coming 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> around to an
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> OM collings or a Martin 00028/OM might be better 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> playability for me
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ultimately…
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> You have a John Mayer and a om21 standard in…
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> What would you offer me back on the Collings please out 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> of interest?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Many thanks!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Stuart
>>