i didnt study the pics a great deal. but, here is one possible explanation. the pre serial hollywood kits had a center double tom mount. the mount was a little different looking than the later ones. but it could have been changed. makes sense so far. the pre serial hollywoods were 22/12/12/16. the 12's had a clip mount. the mount thats on there now could have replaced it. the hollywoods would not have had a bass drum cymbal mount. this could have been added. this just a theory. now, if there are holes for a rail mount, thats a whole other story. plus, there would be a missing tom somewhere if it was a hollywood.i own a keystone sky blue pearl hollywood kit as does purdie shuffle.mike

i think thats a little strong for extra drilled holes and modifications. its certainly 700 bucks worth of quality drums and sound. thats a certain. if drums are hard to find in your area, you might consider there. pre serial stuff is really desirable. they should/might have chrome over brass hoops on the toms. that would be a premium. if youre not planning on reselling them, 700 isn't a deal breaker. i would address the modifications with the seller and try for 500 bucks.mike

I would think of this as an 'interim' kit. A nice-sounding kit that you could play until something better comes along. But as was mentioned, the extra holes are going to make it a hard resell. For me personally, I would look for something more intact and original. But you could point out all of the 'misdeeds' that have been done to the drum, and offer him $400, because IMHO that's what it really should be selling for.Stephen

After going over the photo's from the listing on C/L.I was wrong at 700.00 is high for the set with the mod's the added double tom mount on bass the missing 13" tom,also the 60's M.I.J. snare i would not go more than 450.00 for the set....Mikey

He said he would take 500 for it

i'd do it. i think you want them anyway right? go for it...mike