This is stephen...for one thing this Isnt "some guy" its my professor, n he really doesnt care if I buy it or not, he just wants to break even on it, unlike a couple other guitars hes selling. I also see that the $100 case wasnt mentioned n a free amp, since he has so many laying round he doesnt know wat to do with...and idk if id ever go to a pawn shop to sell anything, such a big rip off...they're all about profit, id rather sell something to someone that actually cares bout buying w.e it is im trying to sell. Also i dont see anything wrong with starting out on any guitar, it's not like a bike, where if u make a mistake or wreck theres a big chance to get hurt or ruin the w.e it is ur practicing on.