$1600 for a used 700 GX, or $2100 for a 700 NX?

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kudzu69
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$1600 for a used 700 GX, or $2100 for a 700 NX?

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I lost a 700-SX a while back - my favorite board to date - and quickly replaced it w/ a 300-GX which I initially liked, but over time, I missed the bouncy playability of my 700. Question now is, do I go for a reasonably priced 700GX, or is the upgrade to NX worth it? I do like the action of the NX, but have not experienced the 700GX - if there's not much difference, and the GX still provides an upgrade over the SX, I'll likely save the $ and go with the cheaper option. Thoughts?
kenchan
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Re: $1600 for a used 700 GX, or $2100 for a 700 NX?

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unless you get the GX-F or the SN expansion for the GX, it is not at the same playing field as the NX.

spend a tad more and get the NX.
howardS
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Re: $1600 for a used 700 GX, or $2100 for a 700 NX?

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I agree completely. The NX is def an upgrade from the GX though the GX was a pretty decent stage piano.
roland65
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Re: $1600 for a used 700 GX, or $2100 for a 700 NX?

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For what it's worth....I got a used gx a yr ago. I like it but I read a lot about how much better it would be if I had the supernatural upgrade. Looking right now for it.
kudzu69
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Re: $1600 for a used 700 GX, or $2100 for a 700 NX?

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Thanks - I went with NX. Would you consider $1950 shipped a good price for a "gently used" floor model?
howardS
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Re: $1600 for a used 700 GX, or $2100 for a 700 NX?

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Well, your subject line shows $2100 for the NX. I am in Canada and they go for more up here but if all you got off the price was $150 then I would have gone with the new one. Also, I never trust the "gently used" statements. That just means it doesn't look banged up but who knows what is going on inside. If I buy used I expect more off the price to make it worth my while.
kudzu69
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Re: $1600 for a used 700 GX, or $2100 for a 700 NX?

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That $2100 was a used rate. They sell new for $2500-$2600 in the States. I now have a old 300GX I'm selling. It's definitely well used, but everything works. Thinking of asking $600-$800 for it. What's the going rate on those?
howardS
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Re: $1600 for a used 700 GX, or $2100 for a 700 NX?

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I haven't seen a 300GX for sale for a while but last time they were sold new here in Toronto Canada I think they were blown out for around $1000. I think they are great keyboards and have access and play one every week or two but good luck getting the higher amount given what some of the new boards are going for.
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