Hello, I am trying to sell my set of Ludwig Club Dates, and am wondering if someone can give me some advice. I've tried craigslist, but have had little interest and what I would consider lowball offers in which people hadn't even seen or heard the drums. I would rather not go through ebay, but am leaning in that direction. I'd greatly appreciate any advice as to a fair asking price.
The drums:
1966 Ludwig Club Dates, blue sparkle, sizes are 20" 12" 14". Painted white interiors, each drum is stamped "SEP 9 - 1966". Serial numbers are all in the 330,000 range. Included is a 70's acrolite snare.
The good:
-Drums have very shiny original wrap.
-Metal is shiny with minimal flaws.
-No extra holes or damage.
-bearing edges seem good as drums are easy to tune and sound great.
The bad:
-One of the bass drum hoops is not original.
-No blue sparkle inlay in bass drum hoops.
-One bass drum tension rod is a WFL, same shape but nickel plated.
-Two of the floor tom tension rods are aftermarket replacements.
-Black rubber stopper missing from one floor tom leg and one bass drum spur.
Other:
-the wrap is "anchored" in the wood - I've been told this is undesirable - true?
What is a fair asking price?
Thanks!
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