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I'm losing this auction- Pearl President 69

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A sad day but I 'm losing this auction right now - it`s a full kit- 1969 Pearl President fiberglass kit (black oyster pearl) with original hardware and a 10 lug Pearl Deluxe snare in gold gliltter. I was in for it all the way up to 650$ but now, with one day to go it is inching towards 700$. I can get alot with 700$- so given the rust ( other close up photos on the auction show some heavy rust/pitting on the hoops and mild on all the lugs) and no interior shots of this kit I am considering ending my bidding. With 700$ I am thinking to instead go for a really vintage Yamaha I have my eye on... But input is desired and check out the photos!

[IMG]http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn87/Osakabop/redhotson2008-img600x450-1261296-2.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn87/Osakabop/redhotson2008-img600x450-1261296-1.jpg[/IMG]

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Posted on 14 years ago
#1
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I think the vintage Yamaha is a better choice. Better wood, better construction, better resale I'd think.

It's what I'd do ;)

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Posted on 14 years ago
#2
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Oh,man....vintage BDP....some day.But not looking like these do for $700.Obop-are those in Japan?Or would you have to ship,too?

This setup,except the later large hex-rod mounts and later lugs,are sitting under my dream Christmas tree......Yes Sir

Posted on 14 years ago
#3
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I paid 350 for a NOS Star kit in BDP with a snare drum and Star snare and hat stand...I,d leave that kit for someone else.Like they say about the ebay train...another will be along shortly.

Hit like you mean it!!
Posted on 14 years ago
#4
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I absolutely agree with the others here. Let this one go. It's a cool one, but there are others. The Yamaha will be a nice kit if that one ends up under your roof.

Posted on 14 years ago
#5
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Hey there,

Thanks. This President kit is about 40 minutes from me here in Japan so I wouldn`t even have to ship it.... but I did decide to pass it up. Maybe it`s hard to understand but in Japan the Pearl President kits, especialy these early jazz versions- say 69-73 go for top dollar ( or top yen, lol!) After the President model then the early YD9000 (Yamaha) are the highest in re-sale value. I would like to own one but it actually looks like it may be cheaper to buy one on Ebay and ship it to myself here. I`m telling you - Pearl President kits are real collector's items here. I`ll report back about it`s final auction selling price tomorrow. Really appreciate you opinions on it. Happy holidays!Sumo Dude

For info. & live schedule:
www.EricWiegmanndrums.com
*Odery Drums Japan endorser/ representative
*Japan Distributor of Vruk DrumMaster pedals
*D'Addario Japan Evans/Promark/Puresound
*Amedia Cymbals Japan

It's the journey not the destination.
Posted on 14 years ago
#6
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That is a sad deal. I understand the desire, but for that I am in agreement with everyone else as well. I would have got off that train at 350. Happy Holidays to you!!

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Posted on 14 years ago
#7
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Auction ends in 20 minutes- it is currently at 90,000yen!!! No sh%t

That is about 950$. CRAZY

I told you, they are PRESIDENT crazy here. If you have a Pearl President kit then consider selling it in Japan or atleast shipping your EBAY auction internationally.

For info. & live schedule:
www.EricWiegmanndrums.com
*Odery Drums Japan endorser/ representative
*Japan Distributor of Vruk DrumMaster pedals
*D'Addario Japan Evans/Promark/Puresound
*Amedia Cymbals Japan

It's the journey not the destination.
Posted on 14 years ago
#8
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Looks like the Japanese economy isn't doing too bad :)

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Posted on 14 years ago
#9
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wowClapping Happy2

I thought this bop presdeint http://ps08.aucfan.com/aucview/yahoo/g75904738/20090729/ was expensive. but now it seems steel?

48,000yen is $520 probably.

Posted on 14 years ago
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