Advice needed on a classical guitar

Date: 28 Feb 2003 10:15:24 -0800
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I've been playing guitar for 23 years, have several electrics, an
acoustic, and a bass. I listen to classical guitar quite a bit, and
I've decided to get lessons once again (last time was when I was 16,
and when I figured out it would take YEARS to play La Catedral by
Barrios, I gave up quickly).
My local Guitar Center has a Rodriguez Model C for $550 used. It has a
couple minor scratches, and a couple dings here and there. It's very
light, and it sounds pretty good to my ear (vs. the yamaha
cg101/120/151 guitars they had on hand). It looks structurally sound,
no evidence of major problems that I could tell. It sounds better than
some of the more expensive Cordobas as well. I just don't want to pay
$500 for a $300 dollar guitar.
Can anyone help me figure out if this is a good deal or not?
BTW it doesn't come with a case.
Thanks
Steve