by Thebreeze » Sat Sep 22, 2012 8:19 pm
deadhead.... I know things are pretty tight these days with the economy and all that. I am in that situation as well, I cannot afford to spend on drums like I used to. I think I see a trend developing where people are not able to get what they want for very nice drums. I think that for people that do not have any drums yet but want to get something decent that if they are patient they will see good deals come up locally on their craigslist. Here in my area ( San Francisco ) I have see really good deals on for instance...LP Classics Wood Congas, at very low prices being sacrificed from time to time as well as Matadors and some even including stands and bags. I recently let go of a "Like New " set of LP Patatos 11 3/4 and 12 1/2 for an even 500 dollars and that was with recently installed new Mule Skins . But if you buy just one of those drums new at the store these days you will pay around 500 dollars just for one.
Best wishes on your sale. Maybe you should keep them for now. I recently sold 3 Vintage Valjes at a great price and don't even consider looking for another set because It won't make sense for me to do that otherwise I should have kept my set to begin with.
Your drums look really nice. This economy sucks!!