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RE: Very Old Normandy

Author: Dee
Date: 1999-09-25 21:18

I have also followed the auctions for the last couple of years. Actually I think that the beginner instruments typically go for less than they are really worth (although the need for some work does have to be factored in) as do most of the intermediates. I do recall seeing the one E-11 go as high as you indicate but that one was the anomoly. Even the E-11s have more typically been under the $200 mark despite the Buffet name. However sometimes a buyer gets caught up in the bidding or fails to do his homework and these anomolies do occur or actually believes the hype in the write up. I've seen low end intermediates and even beginner horns (if wood) listed as professional instruments.

Of course I've seen anomolies in the other direction. Right now there is a pro grade Leblanc listed and the seller apparently has no clue. The buyers don't seem to realize it either (or at least not yet). However the lettering style and the key style indicate that it was one of their pro models. Although Leblanc uses jump style trill keys on their lower ranking horns, the detail of the jump keys differs noticeably.

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