# Olds Mendez — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/olds-mendez-band-and-orchestra-reverb

**Olds Mendez** is worth about **$1,000**, based on real closed eBay sales.

Live listings and the full sold-price history are on the page: https://junkpal.ai/products/olds-mendez-band-and-orchestra-reverb

## Value

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Used | $1,000 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-18. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DOlds%2520Mendez%2520instrument%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DOlds%2520Mendez%2520instrument%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Olds |
| Model | Mendez |
| Year | 1955–1956 |
| Finishes seen | Lacquer, laquered brass |
| Used range | $882 – $1,000 |
| Sample size | 2 listings |
| Category | Band and Orchestra |

## Olds Mendez resale value

The used Olds Mendez has a median Reverb asking price of **$1,000**, ranging from $882 to $1,000 across 2 current listings.

### What drives the price

For a used instrument, brand tier, working pads/valves, and case completeness move the price most. Vintage and limited runs command a premium; player-grade and modified examples sell for less.

## FAQ

**What is the approximate resale value range for these Olds Mendez instruments?**

Used Olds Mendez instruments from this period are currently listed in the $980 to $1,000 range.

**Are there different finishes available for the 1955-1956 models?**

Yes, finishes seen include both standard Lacquer and laquered brass options.

**How many listings are currently available for the Olds Mendez?**

There are currently 2 listings available for the Olds Mendez model.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/olds-mendez-band-and-orchestra-reverb
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
Cite as: "JunkPal price guide value as of 2026-08-18, based on real sold listings (junkpal.ai)"