Recently I was fortunate enough to find a Ludwig Oyster Blue Pearl Super Classic kit, which I purchased from the original owner. It's a really clean kit and included the Supra that came with it from the factory.
Periodically I like to take a look at the asking prices as well as selling prices for vintage Ludwig snares simply to check out the current market. Obviously the selling prices have much more relevance than the asking prices. This morning I happened to run across this listing on e-Bay: http://cgi.ebay.com/TIME-CAPSULE-Ludwig-Blue-Oyster-Pearl-snare-w-case-/160511094114?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item255f34ed62.
Although the drum appears to be in extremely sound condition, cosmetically speaking, the post got me wondering how much a player and/or collector would actually be willing to pay for a particular snare drum? In other words, where do you draw the line? Eye Ball
I realize that this particular drum is being described as a "time capsule" and a "10 on a scale of 10." Whether or not you happen to agree with this assessment, would you actually be willing to pay the current asking price assuming that funding was not an issue for you? If your answer is "yes" what would be your intent --To use the drum simply as a display piece? To use the drum to complete a currently owned Oyster Blue Pearl Luddy kit? To purchase the drum as an "investment"? Some other ideas?
To a larger extent, I guess I'd also like to hear stories about the most money you've ever spent on a vintage snare drum and your rationale behind the purchase. Looking back do you believe that you made a "wise choice" or did you just happen to be a "compulsive buyer" caught in a weak moment?
I keep thinking of the phrase "there's a fine line between genius and insanity" and wonder where most of us fit in? No input from wives and/or significant others, please. I think most us know where they stand on the issue!LoLoLoLo