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Advice on purchasing Warwick Corvette $$

Hello TBer's. I don't post much but I read a lot...grateful for so much of the input on here!
I can usually find some great info when researching (and I am a heavy researcher) for a possible purchase. I am struggling to find some consistent information for Warwick. I've always appreciated Warwick basses...even before I started playing, but don't own one yet. I recently found a German 2007 Corvette $$ 4 string in the nirvana black. I picked it up and played and it just felt good! I started researching to see if it was a decent deal and just ran into a bunch of confusion. They are asking $944 (plus I'll have to pay about 9% in tax).

1) Is this a fair price? If not, what is? I've checked Reverb and people are asking from about $1000-$1400 for this bass, which makes it seem like a decent deal. But some of the posts on here (they have all been older posts), would suggest that is high. I'm just finding it difficult to get a feel for the market on these.

2) Like I said, the bass felt great...but again, I'm not familiar with Warwick or their shortcomings. Is there anything in particular I should check before purchasing? Any warnings or things to consider?

Feel free to add any other info that may be helpful for Warwick newbie! Thank you guys in advance!
 
I paid $1100 for a 2008 German Corvette $$ in 2010. So, idk. I guess $944 is ok but I wouldn't pay much more than that. Warwick has diluted their brand so much since then it's hard to tell what those older ones should be worth.

They're nice basses FWIW. I sold mine because I didn't like the ergonomics or electronics. But the woodworking is superb. On a production line bass I'd say you can't do any better in terms of basic construction and fit and finish. It was also the best recording has I've ever owned by far. It really sounded like a million bucks even with the cheapest interface and zero production value.
 
Thank you for your input! Makes me feel better that I’m not the only one having a hard time figuring out what these things are worth!
I really liked it…hopefully I can make it work!