hi, i have just joined the forum and would like to say i'm glad to be on board and happy easter.

my first enquiry is on behalf of a friend of mine who is considering buying a 1960's black oyster ludwig club date kit. i've not seen it but, from what i can gather, it has been owned from new, regularly gigged and has had a few modifications made over the years. from previous posts i have found on this site about similar kits an average price would seem to be about $900/£600. bearing in mind that we are in the u.k. where these kits are, perhaps, a little more scarce, would anyone be able to advise me as to whether this is a fair assessment, or am i way out and, if so, which way and by how far. my friend has also asked me what would be a fair price for the (pioneer) snare drum alone. i've seen a couple recently priced at £300 plus but this seems o.t.t. for a budget snare to me. looking forward to your feedback.