How much is this snare worth?

KONA · #1 03-09-2008, 04:35 AM

I've been trying to get an idea how much I should pay for this snare drum.

It's for sale in a local retail store and has been rented out for a few hours - it's in excellent condition - like new. I'm wondering if $480 CDN is a good price.

I like the finish !

It's a DW 14X5 Collector's Series Snare.

Ironcobra · #2 03-09-2008, 04:57 AM

480 on ANY used snare drum is a little steep, maybe not on a praetorian. It may be worth 480, but having the used title I think you could offer them 400 or 350

harryconway · #3 03-09-2008, 05:35 AM

At $400, your looking at the high end of the scale. Cats are trying to sell DW snares at $400 to $499 on eBay, and no one's buying 'em.

KONA · #4 03-09-2008, 07:02 AM

Hi Harry.

Ya - I will definately be talking to the drum-sales guy on Monday regarding this. I liked the drum so much (but I didn't need another drum - that's what we all say) that I put it on lay-away on the condition I talk to the department head in the coming week. I didn't know how much it was worth and because I liked it so much I didn't want someone to buy it before I had a chance to really check it out.

Thanks,

freehandstyle · #5 03-09-2008, 07:58 AM

I sold mine with a natural finish with same specs and size for $325 recently.

Remember CAD is same as USD now so if you think about it's quite expensive.

but good luck with your purchase!

Steady Freddy · #6 03-09-2008, 08:33 AM

I agree with the others. Nice drum to be sure. In US dollars $300.00 - $350.00 would be about right.

KONA · #7 03-11-2008, 12:58 AM

My retailer drum guy will not go lower than $450. Ya - I feel a little like I'm not getting a good deal here, but I'm going ahead and buying it anyway. It's a nice drum, reinforcement rings and all. I wasn't even looking to buy a drum but I watched some DW drum building videos just a day before I was in the store, that, and the fact that the drum finish caught my eye just sucked me right in to the "gota-have-a-DW drum" place. I'm a real sucker I guess...........................

He said he'd throw a new head on the drum - it was used for a few hours in a local studio.

Steady Freddy · #8 03-11-2008, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by KONA

My retailer drum guy will not go lower than $450. Ya - I feel a little like I'm not getting a good deal here, but I'm going ahead and buying it anyway. It's a nice drum, reinforcement rings and all. I wasn't even looking to buy a drum but I watched some DW drum building videos just a day before I was in the store, that, and the fact that the drum finish caught my eye just sucked me right in to the "gota-have-a-DW drum" place. I'm a real sucker I guess...........................

He said he'd throw a new head on the drum - it was used for a few hours in a local studio.

Everyone likes to get a deal, but that's only part of it. There are times when you really want something and, you just go ahead and do it.

I remember looking for a matching 8" tom on eaby. Over a year went by brfore one came up. It had a buy it now price of $400.00. More than I wanted to pay, but there it was. I bought the thing and have no regrets.

Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet.

KONA · #9 03-11-2008, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Steady Freddy

Everyone likes to get a deal, but that's only part of it. There are times when you really want something and, you just go ahead and do it.

I remember looking for a matching 8" tom on eaby. Over a year went by brfore one came up. It had a buy it now price of $400.00. More than I wanted to pay, but there it was. I bought the thing and have no regrets.

Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet.

Exactly! If the drum wasn't good quality I'd probably not get it - but it is a really nice drum, very solid and I think it looks nice. Haven't played it yet, but I'm sure it will sound great.

Thanks all for your replies - as always it's interesting hear everyone's advice and comments.

Kona

KONA · #10 03-16-2008, 07:14 AM

I finally did buy this drum today even though the retailer wouldn't go below $449 - I'm happy with that. It sounds great and looks good too - nice and sparkley........

It had been played on a little so the retailer gave me a new Evans G1 Coated. The DW head on it sounds fine for now.

It has a different sound for sure than my Gretsch African Mahogany - not better in my opinion - just dfferent, and I like that. It has a "bigger" sound from what I can tell so far. Brushes sound good on it too...........

Black Oyster Glass finish
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