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Author: juniorbill
Date: 2001-06-11 17:16
I'm new to the board and don't play the clarinet, but my daughter does. I've been looking at prices for a new Buffet R-13 and I came across a listing on ebay by Melbourne Brass & Woodwind Centre for $1,350. They indicate a 7-day approval period, and I know that's important because each instrument is different. Seems like a great price, and their web site lists the same horn for $2,695, which in U.S. dollars is about $1,408. I'm in the U.S. Does anyone have any knowledge of this company, or any insights into dealing with a music dealer from the other side of the world? Thanks.
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2001-06-11 17:54
Generally, if the instrument is bought outside the US your warrantee will be void in the US unless prior provisions are made. Contact Buffet for their specifics on this.
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Author: mw
Date: 2001-06-11 18:57
What you were looking at on eBay is an auction, with an opening bid, or bidding in process. No dealer would go to the expense of paying eBay fees (& other collateral fees like Paypal or BillPoint) if they thought they would only receive $1,350. SO, they are hoping to get the bidding "going", & based upon what the Swiss dealer has been doing on eBay, I would guess that prices will wind up somewhat higher. $1500-1600 is do-able in the U.S., via mail-order.
Best,
mw
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Author: Micaela
Date: 2001-06-11 22:37
I just saw an almost new one on the Sneezy classifieds for $1,000. Check it out.
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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2001-06-12 02:46
Yes, and check out www.wwandbw.com. That's woodwind and brasswind's website. They have great prices and are a reliable U.S. company. Also look up International Musical Suppliers (a Sneezy sponsor). Be careful of out of the country buys because of import taxes and lots of other things----like Mark warned about the warranty being void. Important stuff like that.
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2001-06-12 03:30
Brenda Siewert wrote:
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> Also look up International Musical Suppliers (a
> Sneezy sponsor).
No, IMS isn't a sponsor. Albert Alphin, Peter Spriggs, Peter Eaton, Patricola, and Global Music International are current sponsors who sell clarinets.
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