Based on what you say, i,d start by telling him they are MIJ drums and are priced accordingly.If it were me, i,d start at 250 and see the reaction...providing what you,ve been told is truthful.

I agree...tell him MIJ isn't anything special..

Let him think about it first (do this in person / not over the phone)

But show him the japan label...NOT USA..!

****Start**** at $100 /..

He'l get a lil ****ed....Then he'll come back With $300..ish..

Flat out refuse...until He comes down..to the 200/range..and u win..!

Kit should be worth $400/500 max..depending on drums / snare.? hardware..etc..

I did sell a 67 STAR 5piece MINT kit with ALL hardware& snare about 3yrs ago for $400..

It amazes me what these drum sell for. I bought a new MIJ kit in 1965...my first real drum kit....it was just over $300. That's about $1700 in todays dollars. So....a mint MIJ drum kit should easily command over $1000 .....you would think....going by what it would have cost new back in the day......no?

No, Gary. Thats not really how MIJ drums are priced.

Basically, the general condition, the wrap color , the thickness of the shells, and the overall quality level determine the price. The range is from about 100 to 500 dollars, the 500 being for a REALLY hard to find wrap color.

Most MIJ sets fall into the 200-300 range since so Many sets are Blue or Red sparkle. Those arent worth very much. Also, the early 60s sets made with the really thin Luan wood dont bring much, you can crush one of those shells in one hand. Drop it and its done.

Hey guys I posted a seperate update with pics, check it out..Rich