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The Craigslist Manifesto – effects

Don’t expect to get what your paid for an effect for your used effect, that’s just the way it is.

The Boss DS-1 is one of the most sold pedals in the world, almost everyone has had one and knows that a used one is worth about $20. No one cares what you paid for it, that’s just the way it is.

There are some vintage effects that are worth more than they were originally priced at, none of them are currently available for sale, that’s just the way it is.

Multi effects pedals devalue over time, that’s just the way it is.

Effects generally are not worth more if you tell us that someone famous uses that kind of effect. If you claim that the specific pedal was used by someone, plan to show pictures, that’s just the way it is.

Before posting your effects, check the value because if you do not you leave yourself open for silly reply posts on how dumb you are, that’s just the way it is.