This Always Happens When You Offer More What They Want

[@JelqtronZero]

i like how honest you are with the customers and you teach them about the biz at the same time in a very respectful way. You seem like a really decent guy who cares and i wish the best for you and people like you.

[@robberezowski68]

Totally. Dude seems legit and extremely knowledgeable in his field, too. I bet this guy has a lot of great stories.

[@NeverAStraightAnswer]

Came here to try and say this but you did it better anyway, the guy is just oozing legit and you can’t fake that!

[@marcsolomon5394]

The way you treat animals and people is top notch,love your videos

[@naturalroyalflush]

The cat looking at the goods was very heartwarming. These people are so straight and honest that it’s impossible to take umbrage . Entertaining to watch, very relaxing.

[@jamesmyers7066]

The “I want my two dollars” was the newspaper boy from the movie Better Off Dead! One of the best 80’s movies ever

[@yankees29]

I love that movie so much. The two Japanese brothers that race him are the best. He speaks Howard Cosell

[@zitiboylilo5789]

I don’t know why I thought it was fast times at Ridgemont High 😂😂😂

[@St.FighterZ]

"But you like raisins" lol

[@richardbrown7015]

"Didn't ask for a dime"

[@smaakjeks]

Man, thanks for the tip! I'm watching it tonight! The trailer was hilarious :D

[@aspiceronni4462]

I'm amazed how fair you are. You know how to take care of your customers.

[@MARK-f4p8g]

con job. every hustler knows the calm soothing voice while he robs you, typical jw

[@Pluralofvinylisvinyls]

😢

[@michaelthornton8000]

That $250 offer for an Epiphone is a very fair offer, and has to be the highest offer for such a guitar at a Pawn Shop I've ever heard of. I think that after all the problems are fixed, there won't be alot of profit left in it.

[@Chris11249]

Yeah haha, at this point the KZbin channel probably brings in more money than the pawn shop! Smart guy

[@aaronglass890]

@@Chris11249 - it had Seymour Duncan's. Those humbuckers could be $100 alone. $250 was very fair considering he may part out those SD's. He'll double his money easy.

[@ceremonialdagger]

250 is more than I would have offered...$200 seems right to me but regardless with the Duncans in there, he can sell that thing for $400-$450 easily and bring in an easy $200 profit.

[@robotpizza]

Usually, unless it's an older Epiphone ( before Gibson bought them), they don't go for as much as like a Gibson LesPaul of that same year. I'm surprised he offered that much money cause he may only get like $200 - $250 for it. Hey, what do I know...to each their own!

[@ceremonialdagger]

@robotpizza.3472 of course they dont got for as much as a Gibson LOL ... but a good condition Epi LP with upgraded Duncan PUs is easily worth $350-$500

[@eddymahon1503]

That was a riot with the door man. “Hey how ya doin?, all right” awesome

[@daveco1270]

"How much you want for it?" "I'm thinking $200." "I would do $250." "Could you do $270?" Can't blame a guy for trying I guess. : )

[@ZefTillDeath8878]

No you definitely can. Peter already offered more than what he asked for. I guess he should have taken the $200.

[@thaddeusmcgrath]

Some people look a gift horse in a mouth and know how to milk a cow no matter how much bull is involved.

[@gates1980]

​​@@thaddeusmcgrath what the f are saying son

[@ivermectin1974]

Should have taken his original offer. That way he wouldn’t have gotten greedy.

[@jacobmoore4797]

I have never played an Epiphone that I liked. They are inferior even to $130.00 Amazon electric guitars. With that being said, for some reason, people like them. They are pretty.

[@personalfreedom2700]

You give him an extra $50 out of kindness and he instantly goes to exploit a sudden sign of weakness and ask for more hahaha, this is society

[@neurohack9038]

Nah, that’s business. They’re both there to make money. Thats how pawnshop transactions work.

[@personalfreedom2700]

@@neurohack9038 happens always and everywhere, not just at pawnshops

[@oldghostbilly]

He looks like such a slimeball. Hate to judge a book by its cover but damn.

[@replicas10]

I thought you Americans loved capitalism 🤷‍♂️

[@mustang19ms]

@@neurohack9038 that's just greed, not business, if it was business he'd come knowing how much it's worth

[@blueastcoast]

Old people trying to sell electronics.. always painful to watch

[@darklordojeda]

"I paid $250." Cool story bro.

[@thornie123]

Specially since you know if they are selling their stuff at that age they need the money.

[@Chet_Brinkley]

If you get lucky even YOU can get old ! (Lucky as in healthy).

[@HarveyWallbanger-ho2cq]

Not as painful as young people

[@alesele20]

Really is … just so clueless but that’s to be expected. Old people selling anything really but yeah electronics especially .. Pete is so gentle lol

[@BushWookie603]

Good man giving that guy more than he asked for. Thats honesty right there sir

[@aslobos]

Loved the end with all you guys just chilling and hanging out. 🥰 Pretty cool. 🎤🎶🎼

[@madmattdigs9518]

I guess when he originally said $200, you should’ve offered him $150. But you’re a fair guy. That’s why we all appreciate you.

[@pitchforkcustom]

epiphone les paul in that condition . worth £200 tops.

[@mysupersuperglide]

Yeah MAYBE $200 if that bridge pick up is a good Seymour Duncan or something.

[@petejones6827]

@@mysupersuperglide it is a seymour its clear

[@ultramindcontrolrealzz8367]

Fair guys loose

[@petejones6827]

@@ultramindcontrolrealzz8367 what you obviously know nothing about capitalism.

[@TheBeardedDiver]

Hole on the top near the neck pick up is for a pick guard. You’ll find another one on the side in the curve. That Duncan pickup would be an upgrade for me.

[@eve5372]

Pete you have the patience of a saint...... I always enjoy watching your content, keep rocking it!

[@lonniemaxwell1659]

"I want my two dollars"- the paperboy in Better off dead with John Cusak

[@MrNota500]

One of the best movies from that era. Especially when you had to randomly catch it on cable back in the day. It was like finding gold when you were channel surfing.

[@xx7secondsxx]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dioniciotorres4290]

Lol, your old like me.

[@billyseal1]

You are right

[@meadow8787]

New to the community but I love your show. Your energy. I hope to come shop there when I'm in that state ❤

[@mattchristensen9424]

I'm happy to see you have finally hired some security.

[@bellasamantha237]

🤣😄

[@edrobins6739]

These customers have no idea how to negotiate.

[@John94709]

Always enjoy your videos Pete. Such a cool profession considering the constant variety of items.

[@Carp5586]

Think of all the stories to tell when you’re in the rest home. :)

[@thejakefromstatefarm6768]

I buy and sell guitars regularly. I think you were extremely fair on the Epiphone. You were being generous and the guy was kind of shity asking for more. I’ve always said you were a fair guy to do business with.

[@pitchforkcustom]

very fair for an epiphone in that condition no pickguard no toggle ring. no tuner buttons swapped bridge pickup.. i wouldn’t pay more than £200, if that really. very fair.

[@thejakefromstatefarm6768]

@@pitchforkcustom i mean you could make a good guitar out of it and someone starting out could get themselves a good playing good sounding guitar. So it needs to be in that student player range right.

[@marcusdavey9747]

He must be expecting karmic reward eventually: “What are you trying to get for this 1965 Fender Strat? There’s quite a bit of wear on the back...” “How about $250?”

[@IBtehOmar]

​@@pitchforkcustom honestly 40-60 bucks in new parts and thats a solid guitar. the swapped pick up is good too, however there are good guitars that go new for less than 200$ now a days. I'd buy that eqpiphone for a custom build though.

[@bazomic]

I had no idea now entertaining it is to see you making deals!

[@keystonemomandpopshop6385]

I want my two dollars!! BETTER OFF DEAD was the movie, good one Pete. Thanks for another entertaining video

[@jfoz7602]

Love how polite you were to the lady in the purple jacket.

[@UltimatelyEverything]

Yeah and he still offered her a good amount of money even though he wouldn't have made that much in profit.

[@MrGnomerdoom]

Cool ornaments 😃That Lenovo docking station, she wanted an unrealistic price for that. Love these videos, great stuff guys ❤

[@joshl5658]

She should have sold it now for $65 cuz later will be worth 15 bucks 😬

[@MrGnomerdoom]

@@joshl5658 Very true, Josh.

[@youenjoymychannel172]

the 2 dollars is from Better Off Dead with John Cusack, sometime in the 80's. awesome movie

[@mattp.2761]

That poor paperboy never got his two dollars and tumbled off a cliff on a bike with skis, but was fine.

[@jackiechapman8189]

Gr8 buys Pete..🤔 From the huge Jordan haul to the Epiphone Les Paul guitar..😍😲 Love it.. The older gentleman that has the cassette collection from Chinese, Japanese,& Dirty Knees..😝😉 Take care guys..👍💕🔥👊

[@J-man1017]

Thanks for telling us all what we.just seen in the video we all watched smh

[@jackiechapman8189]

@@J-man1017 Fah-Q

[@huyharth]

Woe 🌊 rockin’ with this upload frequency 💯 💯 💯

[@jdttp]

Manny kills me man 🤣🤣 He’s got good commentary for things. Great addition to the team. If you have to go out on the field or look at someone’s basement for things people wanna sell, take him with 😂

[@ObeyCamp]

It's always a good episode when Manny pops up

[@CRAZYCANUCKTV]

The little hole was a pick guard. Also depending on the pickups, but mine came with both black pickups, original, not all are covered , the person could have taken the pickup cover off of it, but it's an epiphone, I am more of a Gibson guy

[@todda6943]

better off dead was the movie about the 2 dollars , i am 49 now i remember we used to say it all the time when i was younger lol

[@DavidHBurkart]

Pete was very generous with that Epiphone. To replace the tuners is $50 alone

[@jodybriggs1075]

At least it had a Seymour Duncan in the bridge. That'd go a ways towards bumping up the price to anyone who knows what it is. But Pete sure didn't see an epi standard sell for 800 anywhere.

[@aaronfrankt]

I have a small ship wheel like that in my pants and it's drivin me nuts.

[@RonaldRagn]

Hahaaaaaaaaa

[@TEN4Gaming]

Seeing your employees come together, that looks like a pretty cool crew you have now. Like it how you allow your employees to play an instrument while at work. Cool boss.

[@ryankelly1988]

He was off duty. That's our camera man.

[@eddieakaskipper]

one word... GENUINE! you are the man pete!

[@augieg9118]

Better off dead is the name of the movie where the paper boy wanted his $2.

[@BNatoAk]

Legend has it he still wants his $2, with inflation it's now $5

[@socoamarettojustine]

The movie Peter was quoting at the end, "I want my two dollars!" is from "Better Off Dead" with John Cusack. Anyone reading this should check it out, it's one of my top 10 movies of all time!!

[@lastmanstanding2622]

11:48 You can see the customer was not pleased when the worker picked up the guitar and started playing with it.

[@pitchforkcustom]

customer had weird constant eye contact..

[@Exactlyextra]

When he already sold it at that point?

[@MynameJeffX]

You to be fair and it backfires. Wonder why people don’t offer more.

[@billymack333]

Baldy’s collection is like his sweater... Red Hot !!! Man needs his meth. $150 worth.

[@Tobikoyum7]

Ya'll are just vibin' n chillin' in that last bit ....looking good 😉 that Ritchie Valens impression was silly fun but dude you kinda looks like Ritchie!

[@MacDougall_]

Much respect Pete....Genuine and fair.

[@Mistyvalentine]

Giving only half of what he knows he will get for sure, but he will usually get more is not fair in my eyes! If he was fair he would give at least 75% of what he knows he will get for sure! Pawn Shops are a ripoff! I will never sell anything to them, but I will buy from them if I see a good deal. This guy has got to be a multi-millionaire by now the way he rips everyone off!

[@braddpitt4322]

​@Mistyvalentine do you know how much expenses there are in running a business? A 50% markup doesn't seem extreme at all.

[@Mistyvalentine]

@@braddpitt4322 Pete Kosa is worth 300 million dollars! I know he would fair just fine off of a 25% knock-up!

[@luca1129lp]

I agree said about west use to love him also! But can’t wait to come check your shop out! Love your channel too!

[@friendnamedjane8686]

RIP STEVE! That door guard bit was hilarious 😂

[@xRevoEmaGx]

rip???

[@ronaldtillinghast6600]

I always love watching this program being 60 yrs old I absolutely love seeing the older stuff but I really love seeing stuff I never seen ever before I had stuff as a child that till day I have never seen since from when I was 6 and 10 and 13 it would hopefully be worth money today 😁

[@miguelalves7333]

Greedy.. got offered 50 more than asked price and proceeds to ask for 20 more. Smh

[@tedatwork2343]

Something about the curve of that guy's nose makes me unsurprised by his behavior.

[@netacid11]

I had an Epiphone Les Paul. Friends who played out in bands were always amazed when they tried it that the action was good and the double humbugger pickups were nice and produced a good sound. They're great guitars.

[@XiaoLongGungFu]

No they're not. They're the cheap version of the Gibson.

[@01gtbdaily30]

Lebron can play 45 years and get 10x more points than any other player combined but he will never be the GOAT. The GOAT would never walk out of a game with 5 minutes left just because they are losing. If Kobe could he would have played those last 5 minutes 1 on 5 and win or lose he wouldn’t quit. Jordan played through food poisoning (Flu game) and played 18 holes of golf before a game and would never quit. The GOAT has heart , there is no quit in any person considered the GOAT.

[@jayrod9979]

And lets not forget MJ is 6-0 in the Finals! LeBron if i recall correctly has a losing finals record.

[@BXtremP]

Nowadays NBA players are little p*ssy divas. All they care about his being a rockstar. There is no passion for the game, or breathing for a team, there's just money and who's the "best". But the best used to be the best, like MJ or Kobe. Nowadays the best means the most bankable. Pitty.

[@theconscientiousperfecter]

LOL Jordan quit for 3 years in his prime...if what you say is true Jordan would have played 21 seasons...and still be averaging over 25 and 7 at age 40. Bias much?

[@theconscientiousperfecter]

@@jayrod9979 Its a team game if I recall correctly...

[@932goldengates]

The movie was ' Better off dead". Classic!

[@joshmunoz1985]

That la Bamba bit was so funny. The sellers face . He's like wtf??!? Then he said. U like that? I laughed out loud

[@EricHanley]

The customer was right; the airplane crash was Feb 3, 1959.

[@EddyTheBarbarian]

has anyone mentioned the pristine editing in these vids, smooth, relaxed. just great

[@HereKittyKitty]

Hey when did you get the African Grey Parrot? We plan to come visit you this summer! Been watching for years now! We aren’t far just in South Bend Indiana! Can’t wait and definitely gonna buy something ❤❤❤❤

[@QuickFlipz1]

It’s his daughters.

[@dustyc324]

@@QuickFlipz1 How much did he give her for it?

[@DieselSgrass]

Better off Dead...movie with John Cusack...is where you got quote...thanks for the video

[@gfjdhdfghfdjgf6167]

the pickup on the guitar is an upgrade. Quite expensive on its own.

[@warpedweirdo]

18:13 - I thought for a second he was trying to play King Missile's "Detachable Pe...." - but the chords are all wrong. I got a good laugh though...

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Sloth is a big Michael Jordan fan it seems

[@worldsheaviestjamband93]

Hole in the guitar is 100% a screw hole from the pick guard. I did the same thing to mine and didn’t fill it in.

[@potterbrain.]

This same exact thing happened on Pawn Stars when a customer found out that her ring was worth MORE than she was asking and then wanted to bump it up OVER the price Rick offered her. They should be so lucky - the greed is insane.

[@Oreomilkcookie]

that show is fake

[@potterbrain.]

@@Oreomilkcookie Why did you creamy popsicle my comment with cremated poisonous raccoons? Not necessary. I wasn’t trying to prove authenticity, I was making a point. Choose another line of work Matt.

[@Oreomilkcookie]

@@potterbrain. name checks out

[@potterbrain.]

@@Oreomilkcookie eh?

[@treetopjones737]

Such places offer less than what they'll sell it for. But seller has to realize unless they sell it directly to someone they have to take what's offered.

[@Ultra-Collector]

We just found that exact model,they were $349 models new but are neck through design with binding in mint condition. If that one you have is a neck through(neck not bolted on) One solid piece from neck to horns. If there’s horn cracks it’s worth nothing $0. Used today they’re $250 in full working condition complete. You need $100-$150 for new GOTU tuners. $60 for a set of knock off matching tuners.

[@toohip]

That's not what neck through is. Neck through goes from end to end, headstock to tail. Les Pauls are set neck. Also, it's Gotoh, not GOTU

[@shawn1744]

I would have bought all those pics for 150$ wow. good deal.

[@trentfreeman2373]

I would have paid 250

[@duanekennard3298]

Pete..if you already haven't done it...Have your ticket PSA graded.Graded ones people are asking around $15,000 for higher graded ones for the Kobe Bryant rookie vs Michael Jordan game.

[@shawn1744]

4th Comment. New to channel but love this!!! Great job. Brining us into a different view on life is amazing and I love it.

[@speedfreak8200]

Nothing Better Than a Good Salt Brine on a Sunday Morning 🌄

[@o0GrayMatters0o]

5th actually

[@orthodox_gentleman]

Man you really support the community! I don’t see how you turn a profit but you are a great business man!

[@jaybogreenbo2441]

That movie is Better Off Dead with John Cusack. 80's movie, one of my favorites. I WANT MY TWO DOLLARS!!!! 😂😂😂

[@LeadMe2TheBliss]

One Crazy Summer, The Sure Thing, and Hot Pursuit were good movies too

[@vatoloco1653]

Why am I addicted to this KZbin channel?

[@keiththompson2337]

i am in the uk and one of my neighbours took a really bad beatles lp to a dealer and he started laughing and said it was to scratched and it even had a piece broken off. so jus for a bit of fun i offered her £100 and then the greed set in and she wanted more . so i offered her £200 then £300 then £400 and still she thought i would pay more . i took it to £1000 and yes she still thought i was ripping her off . at this i started to laugh and told her i wouldnt give her £5 its total rubbish . it just shows how greedy people get when they think they have something valuable

[@AndrewAHayes]

You and your neighbour both end up at the same rare record dealer, what are the chances? I would have gone and bought a lottery ticket.

[@Joe-mz6dc]

The art of negotiation Works in both directions. You have to know when to be tight and when to be compromising. If you don't have a good handle on both of those sides of the transaction then you're just going to be an also ran.

[@unclebob4964]

Is that THE infamous “tweaker” that comes in during the guitar deal ??

[@BUGSYGz]

We’re Vicky she missed

[@darylmixan8170]

I seen that old timer at a few of the local thrift stores.... he was telling me about his roaming days... He gave me one of the greatest belly laughs I had in a long time... We were talking about something and he says "well sure the hell beats the 80's" then he slightly lifted up his leg and ripped a nasty fart!! It was the end of winter laugh I needed!

[@BV-Auto]

Buying a guitar from C.M Punk is no small thing. You really didnt recognize him!??!?!?!?!?

[@jellyfish1333]

Really? I don’t think so that guy was too short

[@Mike-Irons]

And whattya know, Punk is from Chicago too.

[@JB3RG_]

lol I like the new entrance guard

[@dmoney7463]

Bro jus casually murdered sweet dreams on guitar at da end 🤯🤯

[@IanV10]

The characters that come through this shop 😂😂😂 boy oh boy 🤦🏻‍♂️😮‍💨🤣

[@luckyman721]

I’m glad that you didn’t try to beat that guy up on price for his Jordan stuff. Sometimes people are desperate for money and I appreciate how you didn’t take advantage of that.

[@lansing66]

Where has Vici been? I haven't seen her in a while. Great videos as usual!

[@stubstoo6331]

Gone

[@robtaylor6806]

And depending on which Seymour Duncan pickup was on that bridge, it could be way more expensive than you got the whole guitar for.

[@jrumiano]

The hole next to the neck pickup is from the removed pickguard. That replaced pickup is a Seymour Duncan humbucker and an upgrade from the stock Epiphone pickups. You were a good guy for giving him 50 bucks more then his asking.

[@dukenukembubblegum7311]

It was kinda foolish though, epiphones are a dime a dozen much like Mexican strats. New theyre 6/1200 but resale is basically half that just like a Mexican strat new 800 could barely get 400 the next day

[@mikehopper1674]

​@Duke nukem bubblegum agreed. With the repairs that need to be made, I doubt their is much room to make a profit.

[@brianglade848]

Put some grover tuners on it, plug it in, done

[@treetopjones737]

Most pawn shops would sneer at you and say no if you bring in a guitar with missing parts.

[@brianglade848]

@@treetopjones737 Pinetop Perkins.....only higher quality guitars get away with missing parts, tuners and slap a pickguard on it is cheap and eady

[@CR-hq1uz]

MJ & Kobe > LePrimadonna James

[@chubbrock659]

Spot on

[@frankjuuh]

That older gentleman was so sweet. Shame his cassettes weren't cool enough. :(

[@trentfreeman2373]

The actual steering wheel is from a kids toy

[@jellyfish1333]

Huh?

[@omniken66]

The name of the movie is better off dead with John Cusack is came out in 1985 He owed the paperboy $2 and the kid would show up randomly in the movie and chase him with his bike!

[@randyporter3491]

If someone countered my quote AFTER I tried to be fair and offer more than they originally wanted, I think I would say "Have a nice day, but not interested now". But, Pete is a good guy and overlooks people lack of appreciation and greed.

[@walboey]

That sweet dreams rendition sounded so good!

[@Gonebad]

You got too many employees not working, you making that much money ?

[@johndillinger3988]

one thing I love is Your Love for Your Fur and Feather Babies :)

[@tlukins]

"Lost all his marbles" what an excellent correct statement Peter

[@ttomc1964]

Thanks for the new video, there aint crap on tv....

[@danobrien3109]

Buddy with the guitar had zero sense of humour. 👍🇨🇦

[@alexandermatthews145]

Pete says it all the time he needs t shirts that say ↓ Wheeling and Dealing Love it ! ! 😂

[@DrMerciless]

I don't understand the obsession for sportsball players. Its like being proud of someone elses kids. I expected this guy to pull pictures of kobe out of his wallet.

[@madeofstyrofoam]

That's so funny. I think it's because people look up to people who do great or seemingly impossible things. It's something to strive for. And everyone coming together to celebrate the height of human achievement is a wonderful thing. But I agree with you. I'm not a fan of 99% of celebrities and influencers. I think people put them on a pedestal by attributing more positive qualities and wisdom to them than they actually possess. They get consulted for things that are not their area of expertise or say the most basic truth, and their rabid fans will act like they just quoted Socrates or something. It's really pathetic and I believe it's why we are okay with so much evil nowadays. Our favorite rich people are doing it.

[@oldghostbilly]

Some comedian once said that even the pride for the city is wrong because most of the players arent from the city they play for. Then suggested all teams had to use players ONLY from the city of the team, THEN we'd see who was the toughest. I can dig it.

[@kckcmctcrc]

AMEN, when I go to MLS games I always wear my own old Jersey…really.

[@mattihaapoja8203]

​@@oldghostbillyBut wouldn't we just see large population centers dominate smaller ones? You would have to cut up the cities to even amounts of people where to draft but then you would have to account for other things. Geography, infrastructure, wealth etc. Sports are a really bad metric for toughness.

[@vivemaker]

I would probably have taken some of the anomalies from the casette box like the sealed Chinese one the old man got on a plane in the early 90s. The reason I go to pawn/thrift shops to find weird and uncommon stuff like that.

[@Highlos]

If I can replace it with my car steering wheel I’ll take 😂😂😂

[@williec7513]

Better Off Dead is the name of the movie with John Cusack where the paperboy is trying to get his 2 dollars the whole movie. It's a cult classic.

[@madelinedelisle5314]

YOUR SHOP IS VERY INTERESTING, ONE LEARNS ALOT ABOUT PEOPLE, ANIMALS AND VARIOUS INTERESTING "STUFF"!!!!

[@trentfreeman2373]

The bird has been reported to KZbin I have my headphones on a low. It is causing a lot of problems with people's hearing. I am very sorry but my ears are very important to me.

[@chubbrock659]

😂 you’re kidding…Right? No one is forcing you watch the channel or use headphones 😂

[@moonlion7047]

😂😂😂

[@pentatonicpaddy]

the bottom pick up is a seymour duncan much higher quality than the stock epiphone pick up and more desirable therefore worth more a set of 2 can be $100 to $300 alone

[@stoptuna7671]

Looks like you had to hire at least 2 people to do the work of 1 girl. Not smart pete. Not smart.

[@gabrielesparza4]

Never thought of that. 😅 probably true. Maybe 3.

[@sevgevorkyan]

That hole on the Les Paul is done by the factory. It's common for guitarists to remove the pickguard after purchasing it if they prefer that look more.

[@AndrewAHayes]

That Duncan bridge pickup is a great upgrade to the Probucker pickup these generally come with and more than makes up for the missing key buttons and the missing poker chip. I think you hit the nail on the head with your valuation of this Epiphone LP TIP-: always take off the truss rod cover and make sure that there is plenty of thread showing, if there isn't, it means that the guitar neck has had significant movement and has had to have massive adjustment, when a guitar neck has had so much movement that you have had to use all of the thread on the truss rod it is not worth buying as that movement will continue and will no longer be able to be adjusted for with the truss rod.

[@mercilessforever]

Fyi when you buy guitars you should check the back cover and make sure the electronics are kosher. I noticed the bridge pickup was also cracked. I would buy that les paul and fix it up if it was in the area