3 years ago I left a musicians yard sale with a hsc for a Carvin V shape that no one wanted.(free to take home at end of day). It had a nick in the vinyl covering near the handle but the interior was excellent.
I put it on CL off & on for 2 years & couldn't get $25.00 out of it.
Last time I offered it, the guy thought 20 bucks was too much when he would have to re-due the inside to fit his guitar.
So I came home, pulled the lining loose on the body end, cut out some of the foam liner, re-arranged the lining to fit better, added some glue under the liner and in about 45 minutes I had a very servicable hard shell case for my parts drawer tele. If it didn't say Carvin on the front, most would believe it was a F made case designed for the guitar.
If it's important that everyone is impressed with your expensive case, this probably wouldn't work out for you, but if you just need a safe home for your guitar you might consider it.
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I should note that not only am I a skinflint, but shipping to me is VERY expensive. So it doubles the cost of a hsc bought new. NOBODY SHIPS FOR FREE TO ALASKA!