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tubass · 02-16-2008, 06:41 PM

hey guys...

first post. My wife is a former trumpet teacher, and when we first met I bought her a vintage strad cornet (1973 model) for a recital we were talking about doing together

It's been 12 years since then, and she's never really played it, so the case just sits in the closet collecting dust. She's playing keyboards at the church now, and I'd like to sell it to get a keyboard for her.

The problem is, I dont know how much to ask for it. It's a 73 in really nice condition, a little lacquer wear in spots, and a few minor dings in non-vital spots. The case is in great shape.

For good or bad, it seems the best way to get market value for these thigns it to look at what they sell for on ebay, but I haven't seen any of this vintage and condition.

I'm thinking of a $400 opening bid with a $800 BIN. Does that sound about fair? I'm not looking to make a killing here, but I dont want to undersell it either.

little help?

02-16-2008, 06:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
tubass New Friend Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2	market for strad Cornets? hey guys... first post. My wife is a former trumpet teacher, and when we first met I bought her a vintage strad cornet (1973 model) for a recital we were talking about doing together It's been 12 years since then, and she's never really played it, so the case just sits in the closet collecting dust. She's playing keyboards at the church now, and I'd like to sell it to get a keyboard for her. The problem is, I dont know how much to ask for it. It's a 73 in really nice condition, a little lacquer wear in spots, and a few minor dings in non-vital spots. The case is in great shape. For good or bad, it seems the best way to get market value for these thigns it to look at what they sell for on ebay, but I haven't seen any of this vintage and condition. I'm thinking of a $400 opening bid with a $800 BIN. Does that sound about fair? I'm not looking to make a killing here, but I dont want to undersell it either. little help?