Quote Originally Posted by OldGuitarPlayer
I guess I am not as paranoid as you are. I have bought dozens of used guitars without a problem. I don't need to bring tools to the seller's shop or home and take apart a guitar to determine it's worthiness.

Patrick2 mentioned the sale was for "big bucks." Considering his pedigree and his collection, if he says "big bucks" then it was probably pretty substantial. In consideration of this fact, many would probably go to same lengths he went to in order to make sure the guitar met their standards.

Just a thought...