check this baby out

[slybond]

http://boston.craigslist.org/msg/103664788.html

made the guy an over of $300

*prays*

[bonzonerd]

Beautiful. I plan on owning a Gretsch kit someday. A stop sign or a roundbadge.

[russb66]

Let's get some experts in here to see how much it's worth - I have no idea.

[slybond]

Let's get some experts in here to see how much it's worth - I have no idea.
ya i doubt the guy will even think about my offer, they must be worth up around $1000+ i assume

[bonzonerd]

Let's get some experts in here to see how much it's worth - I have no idea.
I could give you an idea on roughly how much it's worth. Depending on originality and condition it could run anywhere from 2500-3500 USD.

[bonzonerd]

It would be less then what I just said if it doesn't have a matching snare.

[slybond]

just got the email

"i was asking 2,000 so i guess that means no"

owned..

but i guess thats a fair price

bonzo:yep, you got it

[bonzonerd]

Ok, I just looked at that link and he is selling a COB with them. Those things can go for 300+ on ebay.

That is definately worth over 2 grand.

[slybond]

Ok, I just looked at that link and he is selling a COB with them. Those things can go for 300+ on ebay.

That is definately worth over 2 grand.
ah damn.. gorgeous set though

[dubsnack]

that's a dope set.

[russb66]

just got the email

"i was asking 2,000 so i guess that means no"

owned..

but i guess thats a fair price

bonzo:yep, you got itFind out the condition.Then,let's find out what they would go for on Ebay.Maybe we can talk him down and flip it for a profit.

[johnb13]

sexy, nice try sly bond :D

[slybond]

Find out the condition.Then,let's find out what they would go for on Ebay.Maybe we can talk him down and flip it for a profit.
o baby, our biggest joined venture yet? :D

in the post he says its mint and sure as hell looks it. his emails at the top of the page if you want to talk to him, or i will.. whatever works.

i bet it would make a great profit if done right.

[bonzonerd]

Find out the condition.Then,let's find out what they would go for on Ebay.Maybe we can talk him down and flip it for a profit.
They're in mint condition. He was asking 2000. That's a bit of a deal but I doubt you could make much profit.

If you want to make profit then you should buy some Ludwig shells in Bonham sizes and re wrap them in Green Sparkle. I saw a re wrapped Green Sparkle go for over 3 k a few days ago.

[slybond]

sexy, nice try sly bond :D
i guess i wasnt sly enough **$

lol

[slybond]

They're in mint condition. He was asking 2000. That's a bit of a deal but I doubt you could make much profit.

If you want to make profit then you should buy some Ludwig shells in Bonham sizes and re wrap them in Green Sparkle. I saw a re wrapped Green Sparkle go for over 3 k a few days ago.
really? huh.. maybe dipping into vintage drums is an idea russ!

[bonzonerd]

I would actually say that you could most definately make a profit on those. If all the hardware is original and the wrap is nice then I would say you could sell them for between 2 and 3 thousand USD.

You would have to make sure the hardware isn't scratched or pitting though. Rust however, can easily be removed.

If you guys have the money, I would suggest buying it. If it doesn't sell for over 2 k, then just re list it.

Remember, there is no such thing as fair market value because market value is what people are willing to pay. There are some die hard collectors out there who will pay top dollar.

[slybond]

There are some die hard collectors out there who will pay top dollar.
thats the key, you just gotta find 'em

[bonzonerd]

thats the key, you just gotta find 'em
Or they just gotta find you. :)

[slybond]

Or they just gotta find you. :)
o jeez :eek: :D

[russb66]

I would actually say that you could most definately make a profit on those. If all the hardware is original and the wrap is nice then I would say you could sell them for between 2 and 3 thousand USD.

You would have to make sure the hardware isn't scratched or pitting though. Rust however, can easily be removed.

If you guys have the money, I would suggest buying it. If it doesn't sell for over 2 k, then just re list it.

Remember, there is no such thing as fair market value because market value is what people are willing to pay. There are some die hard collectors out there who will pay top dollar.Thanks.I sell a ton of new gear on Ebay.I haven't tried the vintage gear - YET....Sly,Let's do some research first.This would be tough for me since on expensive stuff,I use my credit card.With 2 people involved, a $400 profit gets cut in half.It may not be worth it for me to lay out $2000 to take a chance.The DWs I'm picking up tonight is a no-brainer.I make big profits on flipping DWs.

[slybond]

Thanks.I sell a ton of new gear on Ebay.I haven't tried the vintage gear - YET....Sly,Let's do some research first.This would be tough for me since on expensive stuff,I use my credit card.With 2 people involved, a $400 profit gets cut in half.It may not be worth it for me to lay out $2000 to take a chance.The DWs I'm picking up tonight is a no-brainer.I make big profits on flipping DWs.
ya true man, it would be a ton of work to turn out such a small profit. we should definatly start lookin into the vintage bizz though, i'll let you know if i see anythin worth checkin out. good luck on the dw's im sure they'll turn up somethin nice.

[bonzonerd]

One of the best ways to make profit is with Bonham and Ringo stuff. No matter what the condition, if you start bidding at $100 bucks or so, you will almost always get over 2K.

You have to remember that lots of people who buy Ringo/Bonham drums don't even play drums, but are just intense fans of those bands and have collections.

[bonzonerd]

Also, if you are doing a Bonham kit you have to be incredibly patient to find good deals. 14x26 bass drums go between 500 and 1000 dollars and often you would just have to re wrap it anyway.

I have found a 26" Kick already in Green Sparkle. I can get it for 550 with hardware. That may seem like a lot but it's actually a really good deal.

[russb66]

Also, if you are doing a Bonham kit you have to be incredibly patient to find good deals. 14x26 bass drums go between 500 and 1000 dollars and often you would just have to re wrap it anyway.

I have found a 26" Kick already in Green Sparkle. I can get it for 550 with hardware. That may seem like a lot but it's actually a really good deal.We actually have the Ringo kit[2005 model] at school.I love spending other people's money! It sounds great.

[bonzonerd]

Ringo kits are worth a lot, however not many collectors are into reissues. Originality counts.

[johnb13]

We actually have the Ringo kit[2005 model] at school.I love spending other people's money! It sounds great.
wow! those are some nice drums arent those things like 2K?

you say your getting dw's tonight, what finish!?

[bonzonerd]

wow! those are some nice drums arent those things like 2K?

you say your getting dw's tonight, what finish!?
They run for a little more then that. About 2500.

[russb66]

wow! those are some nice drums arent those things like 2K?

you say your getting dw's tonight, what finish!?We got the kit with hardware for $1990. I have a decent budget from my school,plus my Principal likes me! Here are the DWs:

[bonzonerd]

Russ, you might want to look into bidding on this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-60s-GRETSCH-TANGERINE-SPARKLE-KIT-NR_W0QQitemZ7356628516QQcategoryZ38097QQrdZ1QQcmdZ ViewItem#ebayphotohosting
Tangerine Sparkle is pretty rare. If you could get that for under 2K, then that's a really good deal.
EDIT: The condition is good, but I'm sure with a good cleaning it would improve.

[russb66]

This our Ludwig kit.Adrian McCloskey,the lead drummer for the NYPD band, is playing it here at a performance they gave at our school this past summer.He loved it.

[russb66]

Russ, you might want to look into bidding on this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-60s-GRETSCH-TANGERINE-SPARKLE-KIT-NR_W0QQitemZ7356628516QQcategoryZ38097QQrdZ1QQcmdZ ViewItem#ebayphotohosting
Tangerine Sparkle is pretty rare. If you could get that for under 2K, then that's a really good deal.Thanks.I still have to unload my Pearl Masters kit and this DW,so,money will be tight until these are sold.

[bonzonerd]

Thanks.I still have to unload my Pearl Masters kit and this DW,so,money will be tight until these are sold.
Yeah.

Well I will point out kits that you might want to bid on whenever I see one, since I know you are into ebay.

[russb66]

Yeah.

Well I will point out kits that you might want to bid on whenever I see one, since I know you are into ebay.That would be great - I appreciate it.

[slybond]

uh o, you guys remember those octobans i asked that lady about ($100). she keeps emailing me to ask whats up lol i dont have the money but i dont want to say no because i dont know when i will come apon the money.. ugh..

i hope to find a bonham sized kit on ebay when i get enough money, that would be sweet..

[griffix]

Very, very cool kit. Love that finish

[slybond]

my school has a bunch of old cymbals, ludwig sets, and snares from the 60 - 80's im going to ask my piano teacher about tommorow. he said he was buying a lot of new instruments so maybe i can help with disposal of the others :D

theres everything from Zildjian A's to supraphonic snares (6.5 :))

*trying to keep thread alive*

[bonzonerd]

my school has a bunch of old cymbals, ludwig sets, and snares from the 60 - 80's im going to ask my piano teacher about tommorow. he said he was buying a lot of new instruments so maybe i can help with disposal of the others :D

theres everything from Zildjian A's to supraphonic snares (6.5 :))

*trying to keep thread alive*
That would be sweet if you could score some gear.

*trying to keep whole vintage forum alive*

[slybond]

That would be sweet if you could score some gear.

*trying to keep whole vintage forum alive*
ya man, definatly. probably for cheap too, he is a piano teacher after all :p