When looking at Camco drums on Ebay one has to know what to look for when determining why one might sell high and another sells low. There are many factors to weigh in. Just because it carries the name Camco doesn't necessarily mean it's worth big bucks. Camco made in the Oaklawn era are worth the most and are the most sought after yet even in the Oaklawn era, not all are equated equal. If the drum is a 3 or 4 ply w/ COB hoops and in a rare finish like 3D-Moire then that will command about the highest one could hope to get in Camco drums. Of course condition and sizes comes into play as well but that's the basic idea.

I think Camco is highly regarded, & has a long history of holding their value compared to any of the major American makers, if not more, than some. (I'd have to see a long term, systematic chart to be convinced that they command less on a regular basis)

I would think that a Camco Oakland badge 20/12/14 with matching snare in excellent condition would fetch as much or more than a Gretsch round badge set in the same shape. If nothing else you could be sure that Remo ambassador heads will fit on your Camcos!

I sold my Camco Oaklawn BDP Aristocrat 20/12/14 w/ matching snare a couple of years ago in a bad market for $4300.

I would like to make a point when it comes to Camco drums as far as sets you see for about 250.00.I think that some of these ads you see are from Tama made Camco drums alot of sellers will use the name Camco on their ads but they are not the Camcos that are made in the U.S.A...I also think that Camco's made in oaklawn,IL are the ones that sell for more than the later Camco made drums.Alot of things come into play color,size,condition..I also think that pre Camco drums made by Geo.Way bring the most money as far as re-selling.....Mikey

Most sellers would google "Camco" and 15 minutes later they're convinced that they struck gold.

Except a few people around here, nobody seems to know how to price them,...

From a listing currently on Ebay.

" I just took a look at Camco prices here on eBay... don't quite know how to price this, so I'm not putting a buy it now on it. Apparently the badge itself is worth over $100".

I guess a drum or a part is only worth what a buyer at any given moment is willing to pay for it.

MIKEY, is right as usual, I have a collector friend that I email from time to time when I THINK I find a deal. I have seen this Camco set going for $250 on Guitar Center web site for a while, and my friend told me its not the genuine Camco that is sought after. so, stay on this forum my friend. these guys here know what they are talking about.....................Bowing

yea, Fuse must bee seeing Tama Camco's and any of the american made Camco's, Oaklawn, Chanute, I have never seen one of those set's or individual drums go for cheap. Those Camco drums are very collectable. Try to find some bass drum spurs and mounts together for under $250.00. if you can find them.

So right on finding a set od spurs and mounts.You can find both but they will cost alot of green...Just a side note the Ludwig spurs from 1970-75 will work with the Camco mounts....Mikey