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Q: I have a full size 4/4 cello. It's about 3 years old, but it looks brand new; no scratches, dings, or dents. I only played it for about 6 months. I want to sell it with its case; padded blue, the bow; also in perfect condition, and a hardly used rosin; Sherman's Cello Rosin. The case has two carrying handles on the left side, a strap on the left, and backpack straps on the back with three extra pockets and a zipper that goes all the way around. The case also has a small white paint stain on the front, but doesnt take away from its quality. The cello needs to be tuned and it needs new strings. I dont know the manufactuer because the sticker that is usuing inside with all that info. isnt there. But this cello is in exellent condition and plays great when in tune. Around how much can i sell this cello for?

Heres some pictures;
the case- http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h261/Briana1254/delete015-1.jpg
the bow- http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h261/Briana1254/delete014-1.jpg
and the actual cello-
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h261/Briana1254/delete013-1.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h261/Briana1254/delete012-1.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h261/Briana1254/delete011-1.jpg

thanks so much!

the cheapest new cello I could find is $250 so there is your starting price. But you really need to get someone who knows instruments to look at yours because if its a real nice one it could be worth a lot more (thousands). you need to find out the maker.

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