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Unusual Resale Advice

Author: Windy Dreamer
Date: 2018-11-21 20:23

I recently acquired an older Boosey and Hawkes Symphony 1010 clarinet at a local thrift store.When I took it to my tech shop they said, " Back in the day that was THE Horn to own." " Make up your mind right now whether you want to play it or sell it ." " If you want to sell it don't touch anything on it , not even a single pad or cork". " "There is a very strong local demand for that clarinet, the potential buyer will want to either restore it themselves or take it to their tech for restoration to their specifications." " Anything you do will only leave them fearful of what else you may have done."
Acquaintances say it is worth about $2000.00 as is to the right local buyer. Does that advice seem right for a high value vintage clarinet in need of restoration ? Basic restoration including key plating would cost about $1500.00 locally. A professional player with specific tastes could want undercutting or other modifications that could cost much more. It makes sense to me that a buyer that would spend thousands on restoration and fine tuning would prefer as is to low tech nominal restoration.

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