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Questions about recent selling of vintage drum sets

Posts: 524 Threads: 75

Hi VDF,

I had some questions for the VDF brain trust about selling during this challenging time:

Are people still buying?

How have you handled in person sales?

What payment method seems to be preferred: Venmo, PayPal?

Is cash still king?

Some background:

I have a set that I wanted to sell before this all started because I just don’t play them. I want to sell locally so I don’t have to deal with shipping. I also wanted to first post on the VDF since I know members here would appreciate the set and as a way to say thanks for all the knowledge I have gained over the years here!

Thanks in advance for your responses! ✌️

1960s Ralston (Star) set in Red Agate Pearl 12/12/16/20
1961 Ludwig Cocktail Lounge drum 24 x 16 in blue sparkle
1966 Ludwig Hollywoods in Sky Blue Pearl 12/13/16/22
1971 Ludwig Super Classics in Blue Sparkle 13/16/22
1976 Ludwig Vistalites in Blue 13/14/16/22
70s/80s Ludwig orphans in Black Cortex "Bonham" style 14/16/18/20/26 (B/O Badges)

Many snares
Posted on 4 years ago
#1
Posts: 1118 Threads: 30

I've bought and sold a few times during this, um, unique time. To be safe, wear masks and gloves and do the transaction outside. Some people want to do a PayPal/Venmo transaction, and that's fine, but it needs to be communicated ahead of time if cash is preferred or not okay.

1970 Ludwig Downbeat
1965 Ludwig Hollywood
1970 Ludwig Jazzette
Posted on 4 years ago
#2
Posts: 56 Threads: 2

^ Yep. What’s the set you’re advertising?

Posted on 4 years ago
#3
Posts: 524 Threads: 75

Sorry for the REALLY late response!

The kit is my 1971 Ludwig Super Classics in Blue Sparkle 13/16/22.

I bought it in 2013 and have only played it a couple of times.

I also bought a matching concert tom that I was going to add bottom lugs but never did. Not sure if I should sell separately.

I also bought a 1961 Ludwig Cocktail Lounge drum 24 x 16 in blue sparkle to use as a second floor tom. Again not sure if I should sell separately.

Thoughts?

1960s Ralston (Star) set in Red Agate Pearl 12/12/16/20
1961 Ludwig Cocktail Lounge drum 24 x 16 in blue sparkle
1966 Ludwig Hollywoods in Sky Blue Pearl 12/13/16/22
1971 Ludwig Super Classics in Blue Sparkle 13/16/22
1976 Ludwig Vistalites in Blue 13/14/16/22
70s/80s Ludwig orphans in Black Cortex "Bonham" style 14/16/18/20/26 (B/O Badges)

Many snares
Posted on 4 years ago
#4
Posts: 524 Threads: 75

Bump - Anyone have thoughts on f I should sell the other toms separately or with this kit?

Thanks.

1960s Ralston (Star) set in Red Agate Pearl 12/12/16/20
1961 Ludwig Cocktail Lounge drum 24 x 16 in blue sparkle
1966 Ludwig Hollywoods in Sky Blue Pearl 12/13/16/22
1971 Ludwig Super Classics in Blue Sparkle 13/16/22
1976 Ludwig Vistalites in Blue 13/14/16/22
70s/80s Ludwig orphans in Black Cortex "Bonham" style 14/16/18/20/26 (B/O Badges)

Many snares
Posted on 4 years ago
#5
Posts: 5176 Threads: 188

Well...MY opinion is that you won't add to the collectible value by including the extra drums. The best way to sell is to sell a named, configuration of matching drums and as much of the original (or proper replacements) of the hardware as possible. A named, matching configuration is where your strongest money will be. The other drums can be sold in a separate auction, but include a "heads-up" that you re selling the kit, too.

"God is dead." -Nietzsche

"Nietzsche is dead." -God
Posted on 4 years ago
#6
Posts: 5240 Threads: 1231

I've bought and sold many kits since this whole thing started. Some in person and some with Reverb. The ones in person was always cash.

Posted on 4 years ago
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