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Author: Roxann
Date: 2014-04-17 18:52
I'm going to buy a used Eb clarinet that's in excellent shape. I'm curious as to how well a used clarinet holds its value as compared to one that's purchased new. If the used clarinet is in excellent shape to begin with, and it's maintained well while you own it, does it maintain its value? Will I be able to sell it for as much as I buy it for 10 years from now? Thanks everybody.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2014-04-17 19:04
Depends on the make - if it says 'Buffet' then you'll very likely get your money back on it.
If it says 'Leblanc' or 'Selmer' or other, you won't have so much luck.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: BobW
Date: 2014-04-17 19:16
I purchased a new Buffet R13 1975 for $500.00
That clarinet used retails today for $2,000.00
that should give you an idea of their value
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Author: ThatPerfectReed
Date: 2014-04-17 21:16
Roxann: at your discretion, do you care to dicuss what brand and model of Efer you plan on purchasing, including its age, shape (excellent I am surmising from your post) etc., so as to have people develop a better feel for likelihood of you getting return on your investment?
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Author: cyclopathic
Date: 2014-04-17 22:25
effers usually hold the value, but if you overpay you probably not gonna get all back. There are very few Eb which went under $200 on "that site" and the ones which did had serious issues (or owner didn't realize that it was Eb).
On other hand not that many of them went above 4-500, at least if they don't say Buffet
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Author: Roxann
Date: 2014-04-18 01:06
Well, it WAS going to be a LeBlanc Artist. However, it was sold this morning. I guess I need to just "do it" rather than pondering it forever!
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Author: Tony F
Date: 2014-04-18 11:52
Hi Roxann,
Sorry you missed out on the Artist, but the other Leblanc they're offering probably wouldn't be far behind it.
Tony F.
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Author: Funfly
Date: 2014-04-18 12:32
I have never in my life sold anything for more than I paid for it, despite in some cases the reassurance of some wily antique dealer selling me what was guaranteed as 'a good investment'.
Even my investments in the bank went down in value!
Nowadays I buy things for the enjoyment that I get from possessing them rather than as an investment.
So when you buy your nice clarinet consider it money gone and when you come to sell it think on what you get for it as a 'windfall'.
Martyn Thatcher Mature Student Cheshire U.K.
Clarinet - Yamaha SE Custom
Alto Sax - Yamaha YAS 480
Guitar - Yamaha FG 375-S
Post Edited (2014-04-18 12:33)
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Author: Roxann
Date: 2014-04-18 18:45
Funfly, I like your advice. I've been looking at this all wrong. The resale value isn't what I should be concerned about. If I re-sell it in 10 years and only get half out of it from what I paid, it's still cheaper (on a yearly basis) than the ski pass I buy every year and only get to use for four months. I love playing the Eb. I rarely get to play it outside of my home, but that doesn't matter. I should own an Eb that I enjoy playing rather than one I endure playing. Thank you! Tony, the one that's left has "dulled" nickel keys from being in its case for so long. I'm going to post a BBoard question to see what luck folks have had with polishing. Meanwhile, I think I'll contact CD and see if they'll hold it for a day.
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