Hmmmm I actually really really like Mod Orange!

I had a friend who owned a vintage phsyc Red Ludwig and that kit was so cool too.

Maybe going back in the day these kits where an arm and a leg expensive. A drummer would buy A drum kit to work on. And maybe the safer colour schemes were a better bet because it was a commitment, even if they liked the more out there finishes. Of course those home players could have just what their heart desired.

Moving forward to today we are collecting multiple kits. These old kits are really only costing an average workers months take home so we are taking up the sport in our droves. Just look at us all on this forum. We can have a safe finish for gigs AND collect some more out there colours for our whimsy, or maybe for those types of specific gigs that accommodate that crazy look. I maybe would think twice if I could only afford 1 kit, but as Im not in that position I would buzz having an original Mod Orange.

Condition, Rarity determines prices on vintage.

Not always true, the Slingerland that was posted here is extremely rare, but not desirable. Ringo kits are a dime a dozen, but sell for big dough.

I agree!

Been collecting for many years. Rarity increases collect ability which increases the price.

Vintage cars are no different. Look at the rare Cuda's, Mustangs, and Corvettes. The rarer, documented cars bring all the money.

This lends itself to the rare finishes in vintage drums. Nobody liked them them, some still don't like them, but they are rare nonetheless. Therefore fit the formula.

Ex. Slingerlands Black Beauty. What, maybe 12 known to exist, last one sold for something like $12,000!

Rare - yes

Collectable - yes

High price - absolutely