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Author: kcrex
Date: 2013-07-22 13:48
Hello,
I have a Loree oboe (serial number begins with MS, I think I got it in 1998 or 1999). I played it for a few years and haven't used it since 2003. I'm trying to figure out how much it is worth -- does anyone have any pointers?
Thanks for your help!
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Author: JMarzluf
Date: 2013-07-22 18:28
This is the formula I have used for years:
-- Start with CURRENT price of identical Make/Model, new.
-- Subtract $100 per year of age (or more if you want to sell it more quickly).
-- Adjust, as appropriate, for condition issues (crack history, pads/repairs needed, silver plate wear, etc.). This will vary oboe-to-oboe, and may need the input of a repair tech. An oboe that is over 10 years old, whether or not it has been played, probably needs new pads. Either have the work done yourself, or lower your asking price by the amount of the repair(s) needed.
-- Don't forget to take the case into account as well. A like-new case represents about $400 of your oboe's sale/value (adjust accordingly if the case is worn/damaged).
I hope this helps.
When you list your used oboe for sale, include as many details as possible (make/model info. including bore type ["ak," "dm," "standard"], exact age, number of owners, repair history, etc.), and make close-up photographs available to your potential buyers. Offer a trial period. Don't use eBay.
My 2 cents.
Good luck!
Jonathan
http://www.marzlufreeds.com/
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Author: oboesage
Date: 2013-10-24 23:15
This algorithm, in my humble opinion is very overinflated. ID say more like $300 per year. Lorene is not the only kid on the block anymore. Moveoverloree for laubin, Haworth, marigaux, rigoutat, Honaker, punchier, etc...
G
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Author: oboesage
Date: 2013-10-24 23:25
well my ipad went crazy on the spell correct.. I meant hiniker, puchner, howarth, etc... but I laughed when I reread it. g
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Author: WoodwindOz
Date: 2013-10-25 01:20
When I have sold instruments in the past I have used the following methods for pricing:
Advice from SEVERAL repairers (especially for older, less common instruments)
Scouring the interwebs for as many examples of your instrument for sale as possible. Try usedoboes.com, netinstruments.com (for private sale prices), Charles Double Reed, Peter Hurd, RDG (for store prices), auction sites, etc. The store prices will give you an idea of the maximum asking price for your instrument - keep in mind that due to commission/warranties, stores can ask more for used instruments than you as a private seller. The auction sites will give you an idea of the lowest asking price - due to the fact that instruments are sight-unseen and often sold by non-players. Find a price somewhere between these two, taking into account Jonathon's inclusions.
Oboesage does have a point - it seems to me in recent times that the prices of used Lorees, unless spectacular or unique, have drastically reduced, and I believe this is due to the rising popularity and/or reliability of other brands.
Rachel
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Author: Bobo
Date: 2013-10-27 22:21
Thanks for the data point, Cooper. My second oboe is a DK, albeit with a major crack repair in the upper joint.
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