okay, I'll forget the black kit.
The first kit I wanted because I was told it was "early 70's". I would like 60's more than anything, but I don't mind early 70's. I play rock, but nothing hard. Right now I'm listening to Built To Spill:)
I'm looking for a 14x22, 13x9, 16x16, 14x5 or 6. It doesn't have to come with a snare, though. The reason I overlooked those two blue sparkle kits is because I read that blue sparkle is a very collectable finish and those kits go up pretty high.
The second of the two you sent me is looking VERY nice right now. It looks kind of dirty, but able to be shined up (I may be superstitious, but I think people bid higher on vintage drums with shiny lugs, so that's a plus). I like the matching snare. and Alhambra is 63.5 miles away from me according to mapquest. That knocks off 100 for shipping. Hmmmm.... Do you think 1100 would do it for the second one? I'm sure I could bid 1000-1100 on it.
I'm thinking when I get new hardware and cymbals, I'll get off easy and get everything vintage. hardware, cymbals, stands. a lot of bands I listen to play vintage ludwigs (90%, honestly...) and a good portion of those play vintage Zildjian A's. Would it be ridiculous for me to use a vintage bass pedal, hi-hat stand, other stands, and cymbals? I'm not a hard hitter, strength is hardly an issue.