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Buying a Ludwig Downbeat BDP - Fair price? Last viewed: 18 minutes ago

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Looking at a mid-60's KB downbeat shell pack in BDP... just the 3 shells, no snare. What would be a fair price to pay? I'd say condition is about 7.5/10. No extra holes, and everything's there. I have my ideas on price, but I'd like to get some validation from my fellow forumites before I pull the trigger.

Posted on 12 years ago
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Probably around $750-900.

1970 Ludwig Downbeat
1965 Ludwig Hollywood
1970 Ludwig Jazzette
Posted on 12 years ago
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From caddywumpus

Probably around $750-900.

+1 - Caddy's numbers are right in the old wheelhouse.

John

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Posted on 12 years ago
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Thanks guys! Much appreciated, as always Yes Sir

Posted on 12 years ago
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Just an observation - I seem to notice far less down beats available on ebay and other sources than, say, club dates. Because Ludwig sold less? Or they're more coveted to collectors? Anyway, I'd assume then that they'd go for a few hundred dollars more than club dates.

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Posted on 12 years ago
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From larryz

Just an observation - I seem to notice far less down beats available on ebay and other sources than, say, club dates. Because Ludwig sold less? Or they're more coveted to collectors? Anyway, I'd assume then that they'd go for a few hundred dollars more than club dates.

db'S DO HAVE MORE VALUE THAN CD'S. EXCEPT, HERE THE CONDITION IS A SUBJECTIVE 7.5/10 SO THAT HAS TO SORT OF BE AN AVERAGE FOR THE ERA. THE THING W/ A CD bdp KIT, OR ONE WITH ANY OTHER FANCY WRAP, IS THAT THIS IS A RARE OCCURANCE unlike A DB KIT WHERE THEY'RE MORE COMMON.

CHRIS

Posted on 12 years ago
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i sold my silver db on flea bay for 1100 and it was pristine i haven't seen any since id bump it up to 1200 if its clean if u really want it clubdates are going for 750 to 900

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
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Posted on 12 years ago
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From jaghog

i sold my silver db on flea bay for 1100 and it was pristine i haven't seen any since id bump it up to 1200 if its clean if u really want it clubdates are going for 750 to 900

Hey Jag -

I beg to differ, respectfully, of course, on the Club Dates. If you have a very nice 3-piece w/out the snare in BDP, SKP, BOP, etc they can hit the 1500 mark without breaking a sweat. I've seen it on the dreaded ebay more than once in recent memory.

Chris

Posted on 12 years ago
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