I’ve shipped and made good money

I sent a vintage Ludwig 12/14/20 set to Denmark once. All I can say is, I packed it very carefully, telescoped each drum inside another and sent it off via UPS, I think. The buyer agreed to pay all tariffs and customs charges. I made money and the drums arrived in one piece. I don't think there's any magic formula to shipping overseas. Both parties need to be savvy about money exchange rates. I sent a DW set to Canada last year and had some issues with the French/Canadian buyer, because his English was a bit rough. He also didn't understand the dollar to dollar exchange rate.

Years back, there were discussions about selling overseas vs. "keeping American drums in the U.S.". Part of it was in response to a strong Japanese yen, & lots of Japanese buyers coming to the Chicago show & leaving with trailers full of vintage drums. It was kinda weird to see these guys loading up their trailers out back, pretty much buying stuff before the rest of us got to go 'round the room.

But, a deal's a deal, even if they're going to Japan. My feeling is that there are plenty to go around, even tho' the prices seem to go up & down. Just my 2c.......marko

This is what I was talking about! That “weird” feeling....

Is there enough to go around? Will the “enough “ eventually dry up?

I have yet to get to the Chicago show, but seeing something like that would certainly be an awakening.

Based on the lack of responses here, the subject seems to speak for itself. No one wants to discuss the white elephant!:confused:

Pretty sure there's 'enough". Most vintage enthusiasts are on one or two websites, & most have many kits. You hear from people who want another set, but rarely hear from someone who has none........marko

All that was made I’d be willing to bet over fifty % of survivors are overseas and we will run out

Gary

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I import all months from Italy, but I have also sent many vintage pieces to the USA,

unfortunately I have to meet often (but fortunately the minor) with very ignorant sellers, some still think that the drums are military equipment!!! LOL ... others because they had a hole with a German buyer do not send more in the whole Germany, that is, because only one they do not sell 60 million people !! fortunately, most sellers are much smarter

I would not worry too much about many drums heading "down under" during the near future. I made a US100 purchase last month which with freight , Pay pal & a poor exchange rate converted to over AU300.. Yesterday the exchange rate worsened some more.... Now's your chance to buy back those drums lads....

Cheers

John