So, I was reading Oldschool's thread about the beatuful Gretsch kit that was just outside of his grasp (so sorry about that man... what a bummer!).
Anyway, the thread got me thinking that there must be a bunch of us that did score some great stuff at garage sales. I'd love to hear some stories and see some pics!
Yard sale near my house a year or so ago. 1970 Acro, no S/N.
Needed re-heading top & bottom, but still has the original snares.
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As my negotiating skills are not finely honed, I just paid the $ 5.00.
Too bad you couldnt of got it for 3.00.
Jeff C
Nice drum, way to go!
Yard sale near my house a year or so ago. 1970 Acro, no S/N.Needed re-heading top & bottom, but still has the original snares.As my negotiating skills are not finely honed, I just paid the $ 5.00.
5 bucks!!! I love it!!! Gorgeous acro Clapping Happy2
Thats the deal we are all hoping for...
Good one... and don't they sound great..(Ambassadors top & bottom)..
Cheers
Wow, either just one of us go to garage sales, or just one of us gets deals at garage sales. Anyone else have a good garage sale deal to share?
I think in my whole life I have bought one drum at a yard sale, and I paid 400 for it. I have never gotten a yard sale deal. Granted it was a good deal. But, I am due.
My only Garage sale score but I love it! A 1953 Gretsch RB Cocktail Drum. Has some extra holes and the bottom head lugs were added later but still really cool. I only had a $20.00 on me and they let me haul it away! I almost done getting it up and playing again. Dig the cool Gladstone style lugs!
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Ploughman - So, what was the drum you got?
Skapunk - WOW!!! Love it! Be sure to post after pics when it's all done. Awesome score at an awesome price!
Do Estate Sales apply? I got a great haul last year. Still have the 1965 WMP Ludwig Classic Kit, kinda got it for free after I sold a few other items I got at the same sale.
