Yep, the guy might really want to have them go back to you at a fair price, but I would get mentally ready for the possibility of being turned down because of a higher offer.

I really hope you get get your old drums back - that would be a really good on-going part to this story.

I think if the guy that has the drums now is not really attached to them - especially like you are - he will sell them back for a fair price. And - he may want even a little more than fair price. Unless he's a real jerk I can't see him holding you "hostage" for your very special drums. It would be good to be able to communicate via email/letter etc. to get your whole story across.

Please keep us up-dated with this - it's interesting.

I'm an old drummer........started to play in the early 60's and I have the same feeling of sentiment about some of the drums & hardware I sold over the years. I recently bought a 58 Gretsch kit and restored it. I feel like a kid again and I've found my 'dream kit".........no more looking for me!

Good luck with it.

I'm hoping it works out for you.D' Drummer

You are correct. I only wished to paint the OP a very realistic portrait of how this deal could go down for him. I assure you I am not rich, nor an Ebenezer Scrooge counting every penny. I would, however, take notice if someone I knew fifteen years ago repeatedly solicited something from me I had bought from him earlier. I would be thinking exactly what I posted and that was my intention; to paint a counter point to about everything else he had been reading to provide a broader realm of possible outcomes.

I don't understand the last question about the Roger's kit. I got a set of Slingy's from my old man. If that was your point, then again, you are correct. I wouldn't sell them unless I was on the verge of foreclosure or worse. I wouldn't want to be in the position of having to try to get them back from somebody once things turned around for me.........

Have a wonderful evening

drumhack band3Guitar Dude ManJump For Joyx-mas1Kleening

My bad...I thought it was a set of Rogers......:D

So you sure you don't want to sell those Slingys? :D

I think you're spot-on as far as knowing not to push if he doesn't want to sell you the kit. There are a couple of ways it could play out. If he regards you in a positive light as a friend (more than "just an aquaintance") from his past, or if your story really moves him, he might be willing to sell you the kit for what he bought it for. If he doesn't actually use it (like his wife says), he'd be more apt to do this.

On the other hand, if he's glad he picked up the kit because it's an "investment" for him, or if you rubbed him the wrong way in your history (like, maybe he feels you "burned" him in the deal when you sold it to him...), then he might either politely decline to sell them or escalate it, a la; "Why are you calling me? Get out of my life!"

There's the possibility of him looking up the current going price of the kit online and charging you something close to that. That would be fair, even if the kit would be more than what you sold it to him for. If he jacks up the price on purpose because of your sentimental attachment to it, then that's his issue. Before you talk with him, decide for yourself what the absolute highest price you would pay for it is, and have that figure in mind in case he jacks the price up on you. It's totally not outside the realm of possibility, especially in the current economy and peoples' "dog eat dog" mentality...

Be prepared to NOT get the kit, but at least try. I'd also recommend calling back in a week or so after the first call if he didn't call you back. Only give up after you talk with him directly and have a final sense of what HE is really thinking about it. Otherwise, it might be an unresolved issue with you in the future, given the feelings about the kit and your mom.

Hope this helps, and PLEASE keep us updated...

Hey good luck with that! Just adding to what everyone else has said.

I hope you get it back. Always worth a try by telling your story and seeing what kind of guy he is. Offer a fair price and that gorgeous nastalgic kit may be yours again!

Keep us posted.

-kellyj

Well, seeing as we are so close and all, I would be willing to sell them to you and you only for $250,000 and I will autograph a set of sticks and throw those in for another $500.00!!! Cymbals and hardware extra, of course, plus shipping for all.

Let me know.

have a wonderful evening

drumhack KissJumping2Falling Do:rolleyes:

Sure ok, check's in the mail.... :p

Best of luck and I hope you can get your kit back. I think drumhack was pretty much spot on with his reply. People can and will play on emotion based purchases. Just the nature of the beast sometimes. I've dealt in classic cars and parts over the years and see it all the time. Not everyone is like this but you need to be prepared if this is the way it goes down. If the story has been told to him already just hope he's a reasonable guy if he's willing to sell. Put a fair price on them you'd both be happy with and try your best. :) Anyway good luck and keep us posted!

Same as above.

As part of the 'human race' though - I'm amazed sometimes at how we treat each other. It's like we're "not too far out of the trees" if you know what I mean - pretty scary really.

I'm hoping this turns out good for you. Sometimes things do go well - there are some very nice people out there - still.

Cheers