What's this worth

Discussion in 'All Discussions' started by Big Wet Monster, Mar 13, 2015.

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  1. Mar 13, 2015 #1
    Big Wet Monster

    Big Wet Monster Well-Known Member

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    Feb 4, 2010
    I may or may not have seen this board for sale somewhere... I may or may not want to offer about 275. Thoughts? Don't know much about the brand but know they have been around forever.

    Gordon & Smith 7'9" "vintage" (maybe?) surfboard 00101_8gaBain1QlY_600x450.jpg
     
    Big Wet Monster, Mar 13, 2015
    Big Wet Monster, Mar 13, 2015
  3. Mar 13, 2015 #2
    EmassSpicoli

    EmassSpicoli Well-Known Member

    6,319
    Apr 16, 2013
    Gaffer is the premier surfboard appraiser on SI. Best to consult the west coast swami.
     
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  5. Mar 13, 2015 #3
    LazyE

    LazyE Well-Known Member

    1,900
    Aug 6, 2014
    It looks pretty sweet but does it have fins designed by the iconic Chris? That would really up the value. At 275.00 I think you got a deal.
     
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  6. Mar 13, 2015 #4
    pkovo

    pkovo Well-Known Member

    599
    Jun 7, 2010
    So true. If you buy it, please just remember What Iconic Chris says about caring for your fins

    "....Aviod a sharp cutting surface scratch...."
     
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  7. Mar 13, 2015 #5
    Big Wet Monster

    Big Wet Monster Well-Known Member

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    If Chris shapes G&S as good as his fins... Im set. Agreed but didn't know if anyone had the scoop on this one
     
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    Big Wet Monster, Mar 13, 2015
  8. Mar 13, 2015 #6
    GreatWhiteShark

    GreatWhiteShark Active Member

    28
    Jun 19, 2009
    Looks tasty...
     
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  9. Mar 13, 2015 #7
    pkovo

    pkovo Well-Known Member

    599
    Jun 7, 2010
    I don't know jack about that board, but historically, I've been a sucker for old boards like that. You get it for under 3 bills, and it's in half way decent shape, you can't lose much on it unless you snap it in half. It's a G@S after all. You might fall in love with it, never know. If you can get it, why not. That's my 2 cents anyway.

    Now would Iconic Chris agree with me...I don't know. If he chimes in, ignore me and follow his suggestions. He is clearly an ICON
     
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  10. Mar 13, 2015 #8
    mattinvb

    mattinvb Well-Known Member

    596
    Sep 9, 2014
    if you feel like you got a good deal, then fvck what everyone else thinks. Board looks like its in good shape from the pic. If you want it and got the money, why the hell not?
     
    mattinvb, Mar 13, 2015
    mattinvb, Mar 13, 2015
  11. Mar 14, 2015 #9
    Barry Cuda

    Barry Cuda Guest

    If you buy that board, once you surf on it, you are going to love that board so much, you will wish it had a vagina!!
     
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  12. Mar 14, 2015 #10
    kidrock

    kidrock Well-Known Member

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    Aug 1, 2010
    looks more "retro" than "vintage" in the picture, I dunno. Looks like a great shape in very good condition from a manufacturer that usually has a stable of quality shapers. Unless that thing is all cracked, brown and leaking on the bottom, I'd say $275 would be a good bargain for that board.

    If you wind up buying it and find out that the board has a winged logo shaped by some guy named "Skip", it will probably be a piece of crap. Let me know and I'll take it off your hands immediately.
     
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  13. Mar 14, 2015 #11
    Barry Cuda

    Barry Cuda Guest

    By the time G&S used that pictured symbol on their boards, Skip was long gone.
     
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  14. Mar 14, 2015 #12
    Big Wet Monster

    Big Wet Monster Well-Known Member

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    Feb 4, 2010
    Picked it up for 160 w a 9inch fiberglass fin. Needs slight work but not much at all. SICK. love craigslist. Not sure how old it is. Retro vs Vintage... it only says 514 7'10" .... is that the 514th built.. no leash plug...? Im going to investigate.

    I knew the guy had no idea what was going on with the board. The add called the fin a "rudder." 7'10'' x 21.5'' rolled V to V in tail. Shape is almost like a Fowler if anyone is familiar.
     
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    Big Wet Monster, Mar 14, 2015
  15. Mar 14, 2015 #13
    Big Wet Monster

    Big Wet Monster Well-Known Member

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    Feb 4, 2010
    not a skip.... but cant wait to ride this photo (6).JPG
     
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  16. Mar 14, 2015 #14
    sbx

    sbx Well-Known Member

    977
    Mar 21, 2010
    Damn, wasn't the guy asking like $500 in the ad? Look like a great score.
     
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  17. Mar 14, 2015 #15
    Big Wet Monster

    Big Wet Monster Well-Known Member

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    Feb 4, 2010

    Strike the hammer while the iron is hot
     
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  18. Mar 14, 2015 #16
    Slashdog

    Slashdog Well-Known Member

    1,113
    May 22, 2012
    $160 with the rudder? Awesome! BWM, you swindling bastard.

    If you take any more shots, of the damage etc, post em up. I'm wondering what the rails look like on the underside.
     
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    Slashdog, Mar 14, 2015
  19. Mar 14, 2015 #17
    kidrock

    kidrock Well-Known Member

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    Aug 1, 2010
    Man that looks like a nice board, you might have gotten away with robbery. A Greenough rudder will work great with that shape.
     
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    kidrock, Mar 14, 2015
  20. Mar 14, 2015 #18
    Big Wet Monster

    Big Wet Monster Well-Known Member

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    Feb 4, 2010
    the damage is minor. Suncure and buff it out. Way less than I have dealt with in the past. Sweet color on this rig and contours. Single fin by Chris. I wanna throw a greenough flexie in there. edit. flexie rudder in there

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    Big Wet Monster, Mar 14, 2015
  21. Mar 14, 2015 #19
    CJsurf

    CJsurf Well-Known Member

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    Apr 28, 2014
    Id say that is vintage, not retro.
     
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  22. Mar 14, 2015 #20
    LBCrew

    LBCrew Well-Known Member

    6,024
    Aug 12, 2009
    That board may never have seen water... or felt a rudder in her box. nice.
     
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