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Author: Biskitbomber
Date: 2003-06-03 21:26
I'm buying my daughter a clarinet. She has been playng for 2 years. I have a barclay clarinet that is about 10 years old. It looks snd plays great. I was told to make an offer. I dont know anyhing about clarinets. Can somebody give me advice and possible a offer I should prepose?
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Author: DAVE
Date: 2003-06-03 21:45
I assume that you are considering purchasing the Barclay. I have never heard of this clarinet. It may be a decent clarinet, but I suggest you look around for a nice intermediate clarinet made by Buffet, Leblanc, or Yamaha. You can probably get one for about 250.00 to 500.00 depending on how old, model, etc.
One thing you might consider is resale of this clarinet in a few years if your daughter upgrades to a pro model. The above mentioned clarinets will be relatively easy to sell provided they have been well maintained.
While you're here on the BB, check out the classified section. You might find a really nice horn for just the right price.
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Author: krawfish3x
Date: 2003-06-03 21:47
What were you told to make an offer on? Are you selling the barclay clarinet? or are you buying a new one that needs an offer made?
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Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2003-06-03 21:49
To get an idea of 'street value' for any clarinet, search through eBay's Advanced search menu of completed auctions.
Barclay clarinets are produced in China and sold through WalMart, BJ's and other large retail outlets, retail at $199.99.
These are two hundred dollar heartbreakers... they are of poor construction and often derail a developing player as the instruments are difficult to keep in proper adjustment.
It doesn't matter what this one costs RUN to your nearest repair shop and ask about a second-hand instrument of higher quality.
The BEST place to buy a second hand instrument is from your local repair shop... they have a warrantee incentive to keep your purchase running.
Ask which instruments are on their 'Do not repair' list...
Barclay is likely one of those brands.
The Vito, Selmer and Yamaha student clarinets are very good instruments from a musical standpoint, and (if plastic) built for student use.
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Author: Bob A
Date: 2003-06-03 22:23
IMO two years is not long enough for a student (age not stated) to decide if they will stay wth the instrument. I would check our classifieds and contact Dave Spiegelthal or other "restorers" who can provide you with a quality restored instrument that will suit for years, and still have a good resale value should your choices change. Trust these people. They know what they are doing, they know the market and you will get something worth your money. They will not take advantage of you.
Bob A
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Author: BobD
Date: 2003-06-04 17:21
So, you don't play clarinet yourself? Make an offer on the horn you have been renting for your daughter?? Confusing.
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Author: JMcAulay
Date: 2003-06-04 21:22
If your daughter has been playing a Clarinet for two years and it has yet to collapse, it is likely of better quality than the Barclay. Some of those do not last that long. Perhaps your offer should be a simple "thank you" to the seller, and hand it back.
If it is genuinely time to get your daughter a better Clarinet, our intrepid Mr.Botch offers a good suggestion. The Classified section of this website also may be of help.
Regards,
John
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Author: diz
Date: 2003-06-04 22:28
I agree with John, I purchased a clarinet from an ad in the classifieds here - and have been thrilled with it ever since. It's father is even coming here on business/holiday from New York and we'll meet up soon.
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