Posted by Brian on April 01, 1999 at 02:09:25:
In Reply to: Internet Sales posted by Ike Harris on March 31, 1999 at 13:51:02:
I am not a retailer or dealer,but I try (like many of us)to keep track of the prices of many tubas year after year.
I've seen horns posted with an initial price that is higher than a new model at a place like the Brasswind.Then the person will come back and lower the price.Tuba prices have held pretty steady for the past five years,and in many cases have gone down a considerable amount for some makes and models.
Look at Jeff Funderburk's post,he compares the price of his horn to a new one at the Brasswind.Would he have done that ten years ago?
It was also interesting to note how many guys bought Meinl Weston 2145's for $7k,and then the Brasswind started selling them for $5k.It seemed to drive down the price of a used 2145.Since the Brasswind is now selling Kalisons for $5k instead of for $6k,we should observe the price at which used Kalison will sell.Almost new Kalisons probably won't sell for $5000 anymore.