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Camco Drum Key Last viewed: 2 hours ago

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I saw this camco drum key go for $264.99 on Ebay today.. >>>

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281051464615?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I got one at a pawn shop attached to a roundbadge Gretsch Field Snare,It had a camco drum key attached to it on a bracket. I named her Frau Blücher. Frau Blücher 1st appeared for $199.00. I tried to bargain with the manager, but to no avail! One day, As I was holding Frau Blücher up and looking at her, the camco fell into my shirt pocket. I didnt notice it till I got home than day. A few days later I took the Camco Drum Key up there to turn it in when I noticed that my beloved Frau Blücherwas on sale for $99. I hurried as fast as I could and bought Frau Blücher. The Camco and Frau Blücher are now reunited .....or is it reunited for now?

1960's SONOR 12-16-20-14 blue slate pearl
1968 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14Sky blue P
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14BlueVistalite
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-(14 impostor)BlackPanther "SOLD"
1964 Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl 22-12-13-16-14Supra "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14 Citrus Mod "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG Sexto-Plus 8-1 0-12-13-14-15-16-20-20-14 Silver Sparkle
60's Majestic Delux 12-13-16-22-14 red pearl
2009 Homemade Kids 8-10-13-16-12 Orange Sparkle
24 kits, 80 Snares, 65 Cymbals
Don't tell my wife!
Posted on 12 years ago
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"Then I vill say...Goodnight, Herr Doctor."

Proudly Endorsing Drums and Cymbals

Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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The Camco emblem has been struck upside down on the handle of the key in the auction...That's what makes this key a little different then the rest...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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I saw that, but I have seen others fetch a pretty penny.

From grantro

The Camco emblem has been struck upside down on the handle of the key in the auction...That's what makes this key a little different then the rest...Cheers

1960's SONOR 12-16-20-14 blue slate pearl
1968 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14Sky blue P
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14BlueVistalite
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-(14 impostor)BlackPanther "SOLD"
1964 Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl 22-12-13-16-14Supra "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14 Citrus Mod "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG Sexto-Plus 8-1 0-12-13-14-15-16-20-20-14 Silver Sparkle
60's Majestic Delux 12-13-16-22-14 red pearl
2009 Homemade Kids 8-10-13-16-12 Orange Sparkle
24 kits, 80 Snares, 65 Cymbals
Don't tell my wife!
Posted on 12 years ago
#4
Posts: 5356 Threads: 87

Poppy that's a beautiful snare! Nice score on it as well. Interesting info on the Camco drums keys too. Factory bloopers seem to bring the money sometimes.

Enjoy!

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 12 years ago
#5
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$250 for a drum key? People must have money to burn.

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Posted on 12 years ago
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Jeeeezzz! I got one on a bunch of stuff I bought from and old cat. Im going to put it under my pillow now!

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Posted on 12 years ago
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From grantro

The Camco emblem has been struck upside down on the handle of the key in the auction...That's what makes this key a little different then the rest...Cheers

Not quite. If you notice. In the pic, there is a groove around the circumference near the end. This groove helps hold that key into the Camco key holder, which has a spring pushing a ball bearing partway into the hole. Like a socket being held onto a socket wrench. That groove makes it worth $264.

Posted on 12 years ago
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From Rik_Everglade

Not quite. If you notice. In the pic, there is a groove around the circumference near the end. This groove helps hold that key into the Camco key holder, which has a spring pushing a ball bearing partway into the hole. Like a socket being held onto a socket wrench. That groove makes it worth $264.

No, I was referring to the CAMCO logo that is stamped on the left ear of the handle (ebay auction link)...Normally, the logo is upright, (facing the adjustment end) not upside down...I'm not saying that this key is worth that kind of money, but, it is definitely worth something...You don't find these errors everyday...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 12 years ago
#9
Posts: 715 Threads: 59

I have on George Way key that cost me $100 on EBay. I also have two Camco keys that I've purchased locally for $20 each. One of those is stamped upside down like the one in the auction. All it takes is for two bidders to put in stupid prices for a sniped bid to have an auction go that high.

I once did a snipe bid for a 1959 George Way 22/12/16 w/ 5.5x14 in green sparkle. The price was at $3000 but my snipe bid was for $5500. Luckily I got the kit for $3500 but it could have hit much higher! And yes the kit is still in my collection!

1957 George Way BDP 26" concert bass drum
1959 George Way BDP 22/12/16 w/ 5.5x14
1959 George Way Green Sparkle 22/12/16 w/5.5x14
1961 George Way Blue Sparkle 20/12/15
1961 George Way Jelly Bean 20/12/14 w/4.5x14
1960’s Camco Oaklawn Champagne 20/12/14/16w/5x14
1971-73 Camco Chanute Walnut 24/14/18 w/5x14 COB
Posted on 12 years ago
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