Believe it or not, they are all over the place. Coming out of attics and basements all the time. When you see one for 100 or less on C/L, grab it. Anytime you see them on C/L, at least try to get in touch with the seller. Many times they have no idea what they are. If there is no badge and only Ludwig heads, the seller many times thinks they are really Ludwig drums, until someone actually let's them in on the secret that they are really just old, relatively worthless MIJ drums. Then you can grab them really cheap. Many times you will see them listed around 200-250 OBO. Don't be shy, watch them for as long as the listing is good, then go to the seller, cash in hand. Don't show off your chops, but do test drive them enough to let the seller know you are serious about buying, then lowball the crap out of them.

OK, as a seller, I would run you off, but most people really have no idea and no clue as to value. And NEVER allow anyone to tell you they just put 300 bucks in heads on as an added value. Too bad, so sad, doesn't do anything to the intrinsic value of the drums themselves, it's a maintenance item, like brakes on a car or an oil change. Valueless in the face of a major wear item.

As for this particular kit, these will have a really deep tone compared to later, thicker shelled MIJ drums. So, be careful in you valuation and buying of other MIJ kits as these are older and have thinner shells, resonating much deeper and longer. As a preservationist of these drums, I highly recommend discussing some of our techniques with the owner. Once you have his blessing, get back with me and I will get you on the road to even better sounding 3 ply drummies.