St. Petersburg BBb $2,000

[pierso20]

you are mistaken by what I mean.

1st, i was referencing tubenet in the buy/sell area only. I did not articulate clearly about what I meant. I meant that the For Sale section is for selling and buying and should be treated as such. But when I try to sell my horn, I get negative comments because someone doesn't like the repuation my horn is "known" for. I do not attempt to decieve or cover up the brands history or how my particular horn is. All I want to do is be able to list my horn for sale and have my forum free of all sorts of trash talk.

This section of the forum is buy sell. If people wish to discuss the 'evils' of a particular type of horn, do so in the discussion pages...it is a great resource for many things....but while I came to tubenet for many reasons, I posted in the "for sale" to sell, not defend the horn I am selling. It is obvious the horn isn't the best, obviously since I bought a new one! I never claimed this was an AMAZING horn and best in the world. But for the price, someone who cannot afford the best or is just dabbling into playing the tuba, or isn't sure if he wants to keep playing (such as beginning student) then it is not a horrible thing to own.

Also, "It is the responsibility of the seller to be honest, and the buyer to do his/her homework regarding the sale. (best thing to do, is meet up and PLAY the horn). Now, IF the seller is KNOWN to be dishonest, then PM those saying they were interested in a horn, rather than litter one's post such as happened to mine." I was not referring to PMing about the PRODUCT itself as a 'warning'.....I was referring to PMing a potential buyer if the seller is KNOWN to be dishonest!! This is MY horn for sale and it sucks that while I am trying to sell it, and being HONEST about the horn, I still have people being negative and derrogitory and talking it down. I KNOW that anyone in TubeNet selling a horn, would be very unnapreciative if their thread was filled with posts bashing what they're trying to sell.

What I said about potential buyers not posting, I was only explaining that the statements people were saying that there was NO interest in my horn was false because I was recieving emails of interest.

Lastly!!!!, comments such as

[quote]Newer buyers also probably don't appreciate how expensive it is to repair valves down the road and that this particular brand has a long history of valves going bad.

are very general. The 201L model has that history, but NOT the model I own (202L)...and every model of EVERY brand has some sort of issue, and especially in lower end brands or models.

Example....I am looking to buy a violin to learn. I do not want something that is falling apart, but price is important. I have a very low budget which restricts what I can buy...I KNOW that I will not get the best but want to get my money's worth.

For me this is true, and I am REALLY looking for a violin. This being said, why completely knockout a horn when for some buyer it WILL serve it's purpose.

I would appreciate it, if noone would post any more on this thread so that in the future I can repost this horn for sale in this forum (if I even choose to at this point). I feel very disrespected by all the negative participation and remarks that are uncalled for, and think that such an environment should be more respectful.

All I wanted to do was try and SELL a horn.

I do thank the people who posted INFORMATIVE comments.

[pierso20]

Yeah, I tend to agree. It's a pity for all horns of any brand that one or two dogs, or a previously poor model can ruin the entire brand. I liked the Pete a lot, and it was a great buy for quality at a time when I could not afford much more. I may be selling it soon though, and Im positive the buyer will be quite pleased.

[boboly]

I want to put in my 2 cents in support of Brooke. I also have a St. Pete's 202N -- got it a year ago. It's a fantastic horn. Good intonation, good tone, great power. Valves are tight, quiet, and smooth. That horn by itself is easily worth $2K price even without the case. In fact, I've ordered a St. Pete's Eb 206N. Can't wait!

If the seller puts it up for sale in eBay i'm betting it will bring in hundreds more.

Bob