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Ernie · Dec-27-10 9:00AM

I want to sell a Pearl Export Series Edition drum set (black) but need some advice as to how to price it etc.

Bass
2 tom-toms
1 tom
2 floor toms
snare
high hat
4 cymbals w/stands
extra stand
seat

I will take a better picture later.....

CozUF2001 · Dec-27-10 9:39AM

I always go to Craigslist to see what comparables are selling for. I then evaluate whether it is in excellent, good, average, or poor condition (like a car) to help set my price point. You could find a lot of google searched the price for that set as well.

Ernie · Dec-27-10 9:48AM

Thanks Patrick...I did check CL. I was wondering if I should split some of the pieces (stands and cymbals) out or just offer a package.

CozUF2001 · Dec-27-10 10:28AM

I would recommend both. As a set, it would be a cheaper purchase or they can buy individual pieces.

Aches n Pains · Dec-27-10 2:31PM

Ernie,

I generally go to eBay for comparable stuff. As an example:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pearl-Masters-MMX-D … 3cb39b0a92

or

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pearl-Drum-Set-/270 … 3f05f6042b

When you have done a search (Pearl Drum Set), you can also look just at completed listings (sold or expired).
On the left of the eBay page is an option to display only completed sales which is probably the best way to see what things actually sell for. This listing shows what sold (green) as well as what didn't sell (price in red).

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pearl-Vision-5pc-Dr … 588bbfc167

http://cgi.ebay.com/PEARL-Rhythm-Travel … 35aec941ca

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pearl-EXR-Export-Se … 1e6071f73a

Good luck,

Doug

Ernie · Dec-27-10 2:37PM

Thanks Doug...I have been selling/buying on eBay since Oct. 1998. There are unknowns for sure.

One of the links you provided is very helpful as this is a full set (5 toms) and I couldn't find many like that.

Now I have to figure out if the wood is walnut or poplar etc etc.

Aches n Pains · Dec-28-10 6:33AM

I didn't know you played the drums.

Ernie · Dec-28-10 7:13AM

Aches n Pains wrote:
I didn't know you played the drums.

I know 5-6 chords on the guitar, I took 3 years of piano while in my 40's, I was told to lip sing when I was in the 8th grade choir and I can't play a lick on the drums. Unfortunately, I don't have the gift of music....but I do enjoy listening to it.

This set belongs to my middle son and is currently "warehoused" in our basement. He does not want to keep them.

I found another site that specializes in music instrument sales that will be helpful in the pricing.

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