I suspect you get a steadier price range on TB than CL, because both buyers and sellers are typically better-informed. CL sellers might just be dumping something from a yard sale, or they may be totally trying to gouge the buyer with ridiculously inflated prices. You get less of both on TB. I agree with the general impressions about cheaper vs. higher-end instruments; it's a lot less hassle to just hand off a bass in person and get cash than dealing with shipping and paypal. But for something expensive or exotic, you're not likely to find a local buyer. There's a seven- or eight-string Conklin at a local pawn shop (!) that also posts it on CL. Not the kind of thing Grandpa is going to pick up for Junior.
