I won a set of Sonor Delite drums off a Modern drummer Contest in 2000 November plus a full set of sonor 3000 series hardware, a full set of warwick rockbag caddy and a rock n roll drum caddy and a full set of sabian AA cymbals and a brick of vic firth 5B drumsticks, The drumset is teh one that is featured on the 2000 sonor catalog, all for the price of a 35 cent post card.

Near Mint, Unaltered, 100% Original 1964 Downbeat for $300 from a local Craigslist posting. Included ALL original hardware, a Speed King, and stands (2 flat base cymbal and a 1123 high hat) , Supraphonic, original heads, 60's A Zildjian hats and 18" ride, 60's UFIP 16" crash, and also a set of 60's Paiste Super hats.

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DownTownFarmer takes home the crown. Good Lord.

19" Turkish K for $15. Looks hideous, sounds beautiful.

Al

Whut? Naw!

Far as I know it's just student model stuff. No big dollar deal but they do sound right wicked and I like the provenance - couldn't sell them in good conscience so it keeps me from getting too distracted by gear instead of getting better on the instrument haha.

Thanks though!

Mitch

I almost forgot about this great score. I think that the eBay seller of this item has priced it way too high. He's asking $229 or best offer. It may be worth as much as $100 to someone who really needs it to complete a very old drum set. A few years ago, I saw one on eBay that was ending in a few minutes. There were no bids on the hi-hat stand with clutch. There was a starting price of $9.99. It was about 6:00 AM Central time. I bid the opener price, and won it. The shipping was almost as much as the item. So, for under $20, I have one of these little gems that works perfectly. I just don't play it without shoes on my feet.

sooooooooooooooo nice

Scored my drop G Gretsch shell pack for $300 and traded in a cheap epiphone guitar and amp.ended up paying around $175

The pawn shop thought it was a Catalina set.

Here are a couple of mine.

20's Slingerland peacock pearl in mint condition. It is solid mahogany. I got a tip it was sitting on the floor of a rural music store. When I saw it, my jaw dropped as it was so clean I couldn't believe it. After chatting awhile, I asked how much it was. They told me it was a consignment deal and the seller was firm.......$125!

Burgundy sparkle Ludwigs, 12-14-18 with matching bongos and cymbals, One vintage K included. Stands and cases were included for $450

I'm pretty sure all of these deals can be considered theft and illegal. If there was such a thing as the vintage drum police I would turn you all in and keep the drums for my own.

In all seriousness, wow. I will NEVER think any of my deals were steals ever again, haha! This is truly incredible! Thanks for posting all these affordable rescues!