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Thoughts on the asking price of this kit... Last viewed: 4 hours ago

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Hi all! Here's a beautiful late 60's Ludwig Super Classic kit on the bay. Please check out the asking price and give your thoughts...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/220943559380?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Posted on 13 years ago
#1
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Bit much, even for 'mint.' Which it appears to be. But blue sparkle is the single most common finish and mint or not, $3800 is just a bit steep. :2Cents:

John

Too many great drums to list here!

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Posted on 13 years ago
#2
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From Purdie Shuffle

Bit much, even for 'mint.' Which it appears to be. But blue sparkle is the single most common finish and mint or not, $3800 is just a bit steep. :2Cents:John

Hey Purdie! Exactly what I was thinking! Let's see what others have to say as well.

Posted on 13 years ago
#3
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John, I agree.

I passed on a similar kit in similar condition in Tulsa a little over a year ago. And it was a 65 or 66 with the white interiors, all near mint, all original stands, cymbals, and cases. Originally owned by a dentist and they spent most of their lives in the cases. The only reason I passed was I was unemployed at the time and just couldn't part with his FIRM asking price of $1500 (No, that's NOT a typo!).

Another guy (a member of this forum from Central Kansas) had also contacted him and was making the trip to see them. Turns out the drums were date-stamped on the very day of this guy's birthday, and that where the drums ended up. So even though I couldn't pull-the-trigger on the deal, I was very happy to see them go to someone who would cherish them forever!

Bill

Bill
Cherryvale, Ks
"Redrums - Ks" on FB and Reverb
(also "billnvick" on eBay)
Posted on 13 years ago
#4
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BTW, for comparison, check this one out:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/270905472475?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp4712.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D270905472475%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

Bill
Cherryvale, Ks
"Redrums - Ks" on FB and Reverb
(also "billnvick" on eBay)
Posted on 13 years ago
#5
Posts: 410 Threads: 32

I agree this is a lot of dough but man, are those beautiful. Great to see something so well cared for. I personally wouldn't pay anything near that but it's free to look!

60's Gretsch Round Badge 22/13/16
'71 Ludwig B/O Badge 20/12/13/14/16
'72 Ludwig B/O Badge Jazzette 18/12/14
'65 Rogers Holiday 20/12/16
Posted on 13 years ago
#6
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From billnvick

BTW, for comparison, check this one out:http://www.ebay.com/itm/270905472475?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp4712.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D270905472475%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

Exactly!

Hey, it's a free market. If the seller wants to try to sell his kit for $3400, let him try. If it actually SELLS, though...:eek:

1970 Ludwig Downbeat
1965 Ludwig Hollywood
1970 Ludwig Jazzette
Posted on 13 years ago
#7
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i just think the market is so down that even rare ones are not worth a wooden nick i really think im done with buying as the prices are out of site and not worth a dang

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 13 years ago
#8
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From jaghog

i just think the market is so down that even rare ones are not worth a wooden nick i really think im done with buying as the prices are out of site and not worth a dang

On the contrary, I think that NOW is the time to buy! Steals of deals used to come by twice, maybe three times a year, and now they're everywhere. There's nothing like helping out people who need the money, and getting a super-nice piece of gear in the process.

...with that said, I also think that now, more than ever, is the worst time to haggle people down...

1970 Ludwig Downbeat
1965 Ludwig Hollywood
1970 Ludwig Jazzette
Posted on 13 years ago
#9
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From caddywumpus

On the contrary, I think that NOW is the time to buy! Steals of deals used to come by twice, maybe three times a year, and now they're everywhere. There's nothing like helping out people who need the money, and getting a super-nice piece of gear in the process. ...with that said, I also think that now, more than ever, is the worst time to haggle people down...

Yup... My thoughts exactly.

fishwaltz
Posted on 13 years ago
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