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Is it worth this much?
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Generally, the VI tenors that bring 10K+ are either 5 digit's or those that are barely past that period (original lacquer being a must to get that kind of price).
Even in (most) retail locations, a tenor from that vintage would be 7-8K tops. IMO it's overpriced considering where the market is at currently.
Even in (most) retail locations, a tenor from that vintage would be 7-8K tops. IMO it's overpriced considering where the market is at currently.
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Short answer: no, that's more than market price for that horn.
Longer answer: if you play it and its your absolute dream horn, you've played other VI's and this one is far better, you're never going to need another horn again, so you don't care about ever reselling it (for a loss), etc -- then it may be worth $10k to you. Sometimes we buy equipment understanding that we're paying more than "market price" but that its worth it to us for an indescribable reason of "fit" between player and gear. So it may be worth $10k to YOU, even if not on ebay.
Absent such amazing circumstances, go back to the short answer.
Longer answer: if you play it and its your absolute dream horn, you've played other VI's and this one is far better, you're never going to need another horn again, so you don't care about ever reselling it (for a loss), etc -- then it may be worth $10k to you. Sometimes we buy equipment understanding that we're paying more than "market price" but that its worth it to us for an indescribable reason of "fit" between player and gear. So it may be worth $10k to YOU, even if not on ebay.
Absent such amazing circumstances, go back to the short answer.
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On eBay, that sax would probably bring somewhere in the mid $5,000 USD range.
PS: They got that price directly off of a 1965 Mark VI for sale on USAHorn.com.
And instead, you might want to look at this one. It says you get an overhaul with your choice of resonators:
http://usahorn.com/used/Selmer-Paris/1189/Mark-VI-Tenor-Saxophone-Lacquer-1942XX.html
PS: They got that price directly off of a 1965 Mark VI for sale on USAHorn.com.
And instead, you might want to look at this one. It says you get an overhaul with your choice of resonators:
http://usahorn.com/used/Selmer-Paris/1189/Mark-VI-Tenor-Saxophone-Lacquer-1942XX.html
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Sorry for the misunderstanding. I'm not interested in buying this horn. I think the price is absurd. I just wanted to see if others would agree.
MMM, I agree on your long answer analogy. Personally, logic would prevent me from doing such a foolish thing.
MMM, I agree on your long answer analogy. Personally, logic would prevent me from doing such a foolish thing.
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Obviously the answer is no.
Aside from that, I see some red flags on this one, including the inflated price. It has original 'lacker,' one 'ownwr,' an 'on your face' sound, very poor photos, no information regarding playing condition (aside from being in storage for years), and little other info. I suppose the seller could be a poor speller, lousy salesman, ignorant about saxophones, with an unrealistic idea of valuation, but all of that together would eliminate this horn from consideration if I was looking to buy.
Amazing....
Aside from that, I see some red flags on this one, including the inflated price. It has original 'lacker,' one 'ownwr,' an 'on your face' sound, very poor photos, no information regarding playing condition (aside from being in storage for years), and little other info. I suppose the seller could be a poor speller, lousy salesman, ignorant about saxophones, with an unrealistic idea of valuation, but all of that together would eliminate this horn from consideration if I was looking to buy.
Amazing....
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I saw that one too as I go on craigslist here about 4 times a day looking for a bargain. In the past 5 years, I only found one sax, a Conn Chu in gold plate with new pads AND 2 mouthpieces that I ebayed for a total of $700. I paid a guy in Pompano $150 for the whole deal. Estate sale. I had some VIs over the years and all three of the Martins I have are better and I didn't pay over $1,500 for any of them.
If you are in Ft. Laud, give me a shout sometime as I am always around Miami.
If you are in Ft. Laud, give me a shout sometime as I am always around Miami.
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Sounds like it was offered by a 1st cousin to one of those Nigerian emails that I get from time to time.
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All this deal needs is a phone call. No doubt the seller will offer to meet you in a parking lot behind a liquor store at about 3:00 A.M.__and bring CASH!
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Can I bring My two Friends Smith and Wesson?
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