My 27' Black Beauty for $45 at some flea market was my best score. I am convinced I will never get a better deal in my life. I had no idea what the hell it was when I bought it either.

annnnd we have a WINNER!!!!

I do realize I was completely blessed when this poped up but I brought a 100% numbers match original 1969 RB 18/12/14 bop kit (no mods or extra holes) with matching wooden 5x14 snare drum in super rare walnut finish earlier this year for way less what you would pay for a basic 1960s Ludwig 22/12/13/16 kit. I'm talking way less...