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I'm interested in buying this shell for $135 and I don't believe the buyer will go any lower. I would remove the cortex wrap, patch the tom mount and re-wrap the shell. I would also need to buy hoops and hardware.

With all that in mind, do you think $135 is a fair starting price for this project? I've not been monitoring the classifieds as diligently as I once did and I'm a little unsure of the price. Shipping is free.

The interior of the shell and the bearing edges seem to be in good enough shape, at least as good as any drum that's not been in a case for the past forty years.

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Zach

Currently looking for a 3-ply 24x14 Ludwig in champagne sparkle w/rail consolette and cymbal mount!
Posted on 8 years ago
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That price seems excessive for a shell with no hardware or hoops, and in need of a labor-intensive removal of Cortex wrap.

No matter how far you push the envelope, it is still stationery.
Posted on 8 years ago
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Thanks for the input, Leedy. I've not seen a lot of orphan 3-ply 24x14s. Does that make the price look any better in your mind?

Zach

Currently looking for a 3-ply 24x14 Ludwig in champagne sparkle w/rail consolette and cymbal mount!
Posted on 8 years ago
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Shipping is free, if that changes anything.

Edited the original post to include that.

Zach

Currently looking for a 3-ply 24x14 Ludwig in champagne sparkle w/rail consolette and cymbal mount!
Posted on 8 years ago
#4
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I think that is a retail price. Shipping is a BIG deal for a 24" drum, probably 1/2 again more than a 22".I could see it costing $50 to ship. And its a rering 3-ply. The cortex removal may not be fun...

Posted on 8 years ago
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My thought is that $135, with FREE shipping, is very fair! Also true that I have not seen many 14x24 shell offerings. If this is what you want, and are good with the expense of obtaining all the parts, then go for it!

-Mark

Posted on 8 years ago
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Check the price on a new shell of that size! I'm sure it would be sticker shock.

DZ

Posted on 8 years ago
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From jdz

Check the price on a new shell of that size! I'm sure it would be sticker shock.DZ

At least a grand, I believe!

Zach

Currently looking for a 3-ply 24x14 Ludwig in champagne sparkle w/rail consolette and cymbal mount!
Posted on 8 years ago
#8
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There ya go! Buy it. You can always make more money....as they say.

Dave

Posted on 8 years ago
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From TheElectricCompany

I'm interested in buying this shell for $135 and I don't believe the buyer will go any lower. I would remove the cortex wrap, patch the tom mount and re-wrap the shell. I would also need to buy hoops and hardware. With all that in mind, do you think $135 is a fair starting price for this project? I've not been monitoring the classifieds as diligently as I once did and I'm a little unsure of the price. Shipping is free.The interior of the shell and the bearing edges seem to be in good enough shape, at least as good as any drum that's not been in a case for the past forty years.

I`ve seen this crack before and know what causes it a lot of times. I would insist on an interior pic under it.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

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Posted on 8 years ago
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