Up for auction is a R.L. Givens Mandolin. It has a tag inside that reads: R.L Givens, Monrovia Calif. Jan. 13 1973. It looks to be in great condition considering the year it was made Please see the pictures and judge for yourself. Item is as shown in picture. Item is in USED condition and is as described. Any questions please email me before bidding and or before auction ends. PLEASE BE ADVISED, NO RETURNS OR EXCHANGES, PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU PURCHASE ITEM OR DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE ON ITEM INFORMATION BEFORE YOU PURCHASE/BID ON THE ITEM. SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY PLEASE. You must have a PAYPAL account for payment option. Allow 3-9 business days for shipping (inside 48 contiguous states), depending on shipping service chosen by buyer. SHIPPING INSURANCE AND DELIVERY CONFIRMATION IS INCLUDED with shipping charges. Item will be shipped within 1 (one) business day after receiving payment in full. Exclude holidays, Saturday, and Sunday for shipping.  NO SHIPPING TO P.O. BOX OR OUTSIDE THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES. NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING. Items must be PAID within 48 hours after auction ends. If not paid within 48 hours, item will be sent to eBay resolution center. You must use PAYPAL for making payment options. Thank you.