Nope, definitely worth more than that. Clean that bad baby up and let's see some after pics. If its not that pitted, it's at least worth $400 and up.

Mendozart is correct.

These are pricy now and collectable.

10 condition goes from $500-800.

It is an LM 402. Pointy Corner Blue/Olive Badge.

Lets see it shined up.

No scratching please.

Good Luck

Take your time.

These are great drums.

You got a super deal with the 402 included.

sa

Man, the prices that get quoted on here always boggle my mind. B/O 402s sell regularly in Portland for around $175-250. Heck, there's an Acrolite on VDF *trying* to sell for $200 (in Portland, they don't sell for more than $80 or so...). I just don't get it. I bought my B/O 402 for $125 from a shop. Great condition. I don't think of it as a $500 drum, or even a $300 drum for that matter. That. Just. Does. Not. Compute.

Congrats, SGL1, on your purchase! That's a nice snare to have in your arsenal...

often the grubbiest ones shine up best and have minimal pitting on the shell. Maybe something to do with the build up of grease and dirt that protects the chrome.

Caddywumpus - They do actually sell for that sort of bread on ebay especially if the seller does international shipping.

Man, that is just CRAZY! Maybe I should go into the business of buying drums locally and selling them on eBay or something...

Great info guys I appreciate it. I really don't see much pitting actually, if any. I do plan to take my time with this. We just moved into the house so gonna be awhile before I have my garage/man cave/laboratory up n running. Now, about the rust issue. Naval Jelly? Or lemon juice/salt? Would a 0000 superfine pad do much damage?

I'll spiffy it up. Even if it is worth 300-500 I'll keep it. It'll go good with my Pearl H-800W high hat stand lol!

The rust is just on the hoops and tension rods right? Guys here swear by Dawn dish washing soap but I can't get that here. I soak the t-rods in white vinegar for 24 hours and then clean them. You could use steel wool on the threads at this point. Give the hoops a good soak in Dawn and if the rust is still present I have had great success with aluminium foil and water. It doesn't scratch the chrome and is really good at removing rust. With the shell just remove the hardware and wipe it down with a mild soap and water solution and then a good metal polish and finish with a good auto wax to protect it. You may not get it perfect but there's nothing wrong with an old drum showing a bit of age.

And I agree, definitely keep it - it'll be a great drum.

Ya know it's crazy vinegar will truly save the world that stuff is great for everything. I've heard about aluminum & water so yeah I'll try that and we use only Dawn here. That way if a wayward oily duck happens by we're covered. I am in Texas after all. I'll definitely keep it. Plan to channel John Bonham. When I'm discovered you guys all get backstage passes.

Little Dawn cleaned it right up. Shell is in good shape all the rust is on the rings and rods. A little pitting on tensioners but in good shape I think. I'll polish and get the rust off.

That is an awesome drum! I think you are going to love it. Clean up looks great so far!