Is This Seller Serious?

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Check out this Ebay item. The seller has a nice vintage Pearl set for sale in a rare finish. He's looking for $2000. I think he has high expectations, but perhaps not. I could be wrong.

You MIJ experts. What do you say?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-60s-Pearl-Japan-Red-Tiger-Drum-Set-4pc-22-16-13-wood-14-snare/192909048249?

Posted on 5 years ago

idrum4fun

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You're not wrong! This seller has exceptionally high expectations! Honestly, I'm seeing this more frequently now with MIJ kits. There are high prices and then there are what this seller is asking...completely unrealistic!

Every now and then, a kit sells for what I consider to be an unrealistic price. Here's an example of one that recently sold...https://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-mij-drum-set-/323700528558?nma=true&si=bx9WV3cXrzO1j3qcHx65sDntyGg%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Next, there is this kit...https://www.ebay.com/itm/1960s-Vintage-3-Piece-Club-Kit-Silver-Sparkle-Drum-Set-MADE-IN-JAPAN/273854553315

-Mark

Posted on 5 years ago

Peedy

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I believe the seller has the disease called “ItsworthmoreifIownitthanifyoudoitis”.

See it all the time on the bay.

Posted on 5 years ago

Trilok_Gurtu

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Yeah, that listing has made the rounds on the vintage MIJ FB groups. The general consensus is that the seller is out of his mind. I agree. Cool kit, not $2000 USD, though.

Posted on 5 years ago

grantro

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He will own that kit for a long time at that price!!

I agree that MIJ prices have been on the rise, but, sellers should still be somewhat realistic with their prices...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare

Posted on 5 years ago

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I believe the seller has the disease called “ItsworthmoreifIownitthanifyoudoitis”. See it all the time on the bay.

And we're seeing it on Reverb too.

I believe the seller has been smoking a lot of crack cocaine! Really. He will be sitting on those drums for a VERY long time at that price. If that set has made the rounds of the various forums already, I'm surprised no one (maybe they have already) has notified the seller of his overly enthusiastic expectations. I'm tempted to do that myself.

I think he's fishing for a well-healed sucker who likes the finish and can't live without them.

Posted on 5 years ago

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Now, this is a set I'd consider, because they are in primo condition with new heads. And seemingly priced sensibly. Listed at just shy of $425 and there's a Make An Offer. I just wish it was a 22" BD.

https://reverb.com/item/23667555-u-s-mercury-pro-4-piece-drum-kit-vintage-60-s-made-in-japan-red-sparkle

Posted on 5 years ago

OddBall

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But the BD has 20 lugs, the FT has 16, How do you beat that ?

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

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Posted on 5 years ago

Drum Doug

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