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Expensive Eb tuba
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 10:16 pm
by Lew
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.
Re: Expensive Eb tuba
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 11:45 pm
by Dan Schultz
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.
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?!
Re: Expensive Eb tuba
Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 8:23 am
by Alex C
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.
Re: Expensive Eb tuba
Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 10:10 pm
by DonShirer
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!
Re: Expensive Eb tuba
Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 12:11 am
by TUBAD83
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
Re: Expensive Eb tuba
Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 2:33 am
by Donn
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.