$3500 for a 3 valve Eb, really?

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Lew
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$3500 for a 3 valve Eb, really?

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I have seen this horn, or one like it, on eBay several times:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Conn-MONSTER-Eb-Tub ... 483ed28db0" target="_blank

I just don't understand in what world a 3 valve Eb tuba, no matter how old or nicely refurbished, would ever be worth $3500. There may have been that much work put into it, but I would think the market value for this would be more like $1500 tops. Am I missing something?
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Re: $3500 for a 3 valve Eb, really?

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I think perhaps 'Fast Eddie' runs some of his auctions just to direct interest towards his overhaul business.
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Re: $3500 for a 3 valve Eb, really?

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That horn's been there forever. The worst part is that it's probably not even a decent player (spread octave, wonky low register,...).
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