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ALMOST the same model Dino, but not quite.

Zurf and Chris are right.  Be careful Nao!  From what I read, as of 2010 Martin started making ALL the 15 series from Genuine Mahogany (although I could be wrong, and MB may be right about it being 2011).  Either way, when they started doing this they "changed" the names of the models to include the "M".  I do NOT doubt one bit that the older models are EXCELLENT guitars, but if it's Mahogany you have on the brain, make sure you get the M.  Also, the older model 000-15 has the CIRCLE dot inlays (as in that craigslist post) and the newer ones like mine have diamond dot inlays.  The older ones have the paper model "sticker" on the inside such in the craigslist picture, the newer ones do not (the info is simply in the wood itself, no sticker to be found).

I looked all the differences up when I was buying mine to be certain that I was getting the REAL DEAL after Chris alerted me to the fact that many Mahoganny guitars are really sapele.  So keep your eyes open.  The older models went for around $700-800 new, the newer model will be found for $1100-1400.  $500 seems a nice fair price for that guitar, and again I say... I am SURE it's a great guitar, but keep your eyes on the prize as it seems it's the true 000-15M you're after! 

Good luck!!!!

I haven't been following along, but I'd heard there were some issues Gibson was having.  I'll have to remind the hubster to take a look into all this.  I know Martin makes a point to get their wood from sustainable forests... which is probably a matter of them owning a big portion of said forests.  I wonder about Gibson now.  I'm sure in the end it's all political.  Sadly

Auxi - I MIGHT have a solution to your problem, if you are interested.  Among all the odd things I have laying around and hidden in places in my old house is a pioneer cd player.  It has a ford kit on it, so it's ready to plug into a ford vehicle.  I don't know if Jeeps have the same connections or not, or if you're into disassembling and reassembling vehicle radios.  However, if you want it, it's yours.  Just send me an email with your snailmail address.  I have NO use for it, and 90% of people now-a-days don't either... except probably those like you with an older vehicle w/o a CD player. 

edit to add:  it's a radio/cd player... not just a cd player.  I used to have it in my taurus w/o a cd player.  It's powerful, my son (when he was under 8) blew my speakers out in my taurus years ago.

Congrats Jim!  I didn't think this was a new relationship... but honestly I thought you two were already married.  How nice to make it official on paper!    Congrats and best wishes!!!

While sad, it's good to know that Tom's spirits were high and that he was at peace with his condition and the maker.  That certianly helps to make it a bit easier for his friends and family to miss him, and not be as sad for him.

It actually looks fairly legit.  Basically you can expect to get your email inbox BOMBARDED with advertisements.  Also, free is only for the strings.  They are still requiring you to pay $2.98 domestic shipping and handling, AND they don't say what type of strings they are going to provide you for free.  So, it makes me wonder if they are just strings that normally cost around $5, which you could buy in bulk yourself and end up paying the same price as the shipping and handling ends up being per package of strings. 

They also DO state that they will share your email with third party advertisers... so pretty much they ARE going to sell your email address.  You are NOT going to just get bombarded with adverts from them, but from everyone they make money off of by handing them your email.  I don't think it's worth it for $3 strings personally.

Well honestly, nylon strings take forever to wear in until they stay in tune... about the time they do, it's time to change them again.  Be careful not to do the suggested stretch of the strings that you may see for steel as you an cause an uneven spot in nylons.  I generally would tune mine 1/2 step high upon a new string change, that way you MIGHT be able to get through one whole song before it's totally flat again.  sigh... the beautiful sounds of nylon can be worth it all though.

Happy NGD!  (new guitar day)... I second Zurf's statement, "its all a matter of personal taste"

I didn't watch the video - but I went to Martin in PA last year.  It's my understanding all the guitars made in Mexico are made from HPL - high pressure laminate.  From everything I've read, Martin's HPL is better than your average laminate top.  The guy at the shop where I bought my solid top Martin said that he really likes the HPL, thinks they sound great, and agrees that the HPL is better than your average laminate.  I think the price absolutely makes it worth looking into for a quality guitar, but my personal opinion is that... if I want a Martin, I want one from PA where I saw the folks putting love into each and every one by hand.

Hee hee... we have 4 hanging on the walls... my Martin lives in the case, and the hubsters cheap one travels the house. 

YAY!  I must say, the Skype Jams are helping me as well.  YES, I still get nervous singing in front of people.  Having screwed up a few times in front of you guys, my friends, makes me much less nervous about doing it in front of others... and therefore, more comfy.  GOOD FOR YOU JEFF!  Toney's a great friend to let you sit in too.  I'm still so sad I couldn't make it down there.    It would have been UNFORGETTABLE!