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1977 Slingerland 4 piece for $300. Last viewed: 2 hours ago

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What's up with this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320525645078&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I have recently been learning about Rogers and Ludwig but my knowledge of Slingerland is minimal.

I read the history here and it looks like Slingerland was still making 3 ply w/rings shells in 1977.

Common Niles Black and silver badge with serial numbers.

I know certain manufacturers quality died at given times (eg Rogers / Fullerton) but did something happen to Slingerland before 1977 that makes their drums near worthless?

Just seems $300 is cheap for any nice condition American drum set.

Auction ends in 3 hours.

Couple things worth mentioning.... $5 shipping??? LOL And, I wonder if it sat in church for 30 years with that satan kick head. LOL

Posted on 14 years ago
#1
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I didn't bit or offer because I don't trust it.

Posted on 14 years ago
#2
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I felt the same way.

Obviously 2 bidders do not share our feelings. 2 bids at $305 with 40 minutes left.

Posted on 14 years ago
#3
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It's a big world filled to the brim with icky poopy people. Ethics are ... rare.

Posted on 14 years ago
#4
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Well, the starting price was $300

It sold at $300 because of the over all off-putting "vibe" of the listing, and that they are concert toms.

They are worth more than the winning bid, barring any major defects, but how could you tell by the listing? Maybe there were some questions asked of the seller by the two bidders that relieved their concerns.

I feel kinda bad for the seller... after footing the shipping and fees, he's only gonna clear about $180 or so....

Kevin
Posted on 14 years ago
#5
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I often take chances on auctions like that.

Sometime you get a winner and sometimes you don't.

That wasn't really a set I wanted, otherwise I would have definitely bid.

$5 for shipping??? What was he thinking?

Posted on 14 years ago
#6
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Hi everybody...

I'm the guy that won them.. lol I did a search on google to see how much they were worth and this was the first link that came up. I'll let ya'll know how everything turns out.

Justin

Posted on 14 years ago
#7
Posts: 333 Threads: 51

I was pretty close to taking a chance. It was the $5 shipping that got me. LOL

Good luck and let us know how things work out.

Posted on 14 years ago
#8
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Don't take it wrong, and you do whatever you feel lead to do ... but it might be a cool thing to maybe split the shipping for that kit. That's a serious hit for that seller. Just a thought.

Posted on 14 years ago
#9
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I'm waiting for him or her to give me a call so I we can figure out a time for me to pick them up... It's about 180 miles from my house so it should be a good road trip.Coffee Break2

Posted on 14 years ago
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