Let's put it this way: can you use 'em for anything ? The tom, on eBay, might well fetch that price given the common color and its condition. But the marching drum, on eBay, would NOT. So, if you purchased them and didn't have great plans for them, you would likely end up taking a loss eventually.

What kind of mount is on the WFL tom tom? If it's that clip mount thing, then I'd pass on it. I hate that mount.Mister T

Marching drum is nominal. It would have to be in almost perfect condition for ME to pay that for a marching drum.

I'd go with the WFL Tom. I'm almost positive you could find some drums to match it. It might take awhile...But you could do it.

If the bottom edges of the 12 incher are nice and haven't been dragged across the driveway, then I'd go for that one. It will be a very nice sounding tom, if it's not been abused with that head off. My call.

My first 'real' kit was a 64 red sparkle Ludwig. I was still a tot (born in 62) but I took to it like a cat to pool water. Hey, I was only two. What do you expect?

[COLOR="DarkRed"]It's hard...that rack is probably a sexy proposition...but then, are you stuck with "OK it's a great tom...but NOW I need to get a bass and floor to match and make a kit ?"

Then you have entered the black hole....Hurting

Of course, it could always be the up tom ona nice jellybean, too.

I dunno, though...kinda high-priced for a single tom.

I agree w/ comments on marching drum....even if pristine it's at least $30 overtagged.[/COLOR]

THANKS for the comments to date! In regard to the questions concerning the WFL rack tom: The drum's got its original "Diamond" mount installed on the shell. The bottom section of the shell is as pristine as the rest of it, despite the fact that it's missing the head. I can't even explain the incredible condition of the wood and reinforcement rings. I believe that I could get the seller to lower the price on this one to $100, if I chose to do so. The wrap is the nicest one I've seen in a red sparkle finish. Perhaps its a glass glitter in lieu of red sparkle. I'm not really sure.

[COLOR="Black"]Do you have any other Ludwig drums in that color ?

BTW, glitter is always more reflective than sparkle, due to the actual glass pieces in there. Tends to be a darker red, too ;)[/COLOR]