Is it just me or does this seem like a bit too expensive for a 3 valve Eb tuba?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Conn-MONSTER-Eb-Tub ... |294%3A200" target="_blank" target="_blank
Just calling it a collector's item doesn't make it one. I'm sure that it is in good shape for what it is and that it plays relatively well, but $3500 for a 3 valve Eb just seems nuts to me.
Expensive Eb tuba
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Re: Expensive Eb tuba
That seller is an overhaul shop in Wisconsin. They tend to list things a bit higher than I think they may be worth. But what do I know?!Lew wrote:Is it just me or does this seem like a bit too expensive for a 3 valve Eb tuba?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Conn-MONSTER-Eb-Tub ... |294%3A200" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank
Just calling it a collector's item doesn't make it one. I'm sure that it is in good shape for what it is and that it plays relatively well, but $3500 for a 3 valve Eb just seems nuts to me.
Dan Schultz
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Re: Expensive Eb tuba
This thing has been listed many times over the last 4-5 months. I understand there was some kind of issue with the owner and Ed's trying to get his money out of the repair but that's gossip.
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DonShirer
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Re: Expensive Eb tuba
More than I would pay for a 3-banger, but from what I hear he usually does a good job on the repairs. And hey, its really shiny!
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TUBAD83
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Re: Expensive Eb tuba
Well in this current economy he is not going to get that kind of money so he can: a) hope some sucker will buy it; b) knock off at least $1200 and try selling it again; c) hold onto it.
WAY overpriced but it does look GOOD.
JJ
WAY overpriced but it does look GOOD.
JJ
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Re: Expensive Eb tuba
That's funny, I was thinking it's a shame his pictures don't make it look as good as it could.
They're all right in most respects, but as usual the color is off, too yellow.
They're all right in most respects, but as usual the color is off, too yellow.