How much could I reasonably sell these for?

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How much could I reasonably sell these for?

Postby Light Seeker » Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:01 am

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These are the first drums I bought. They're LP Originals, a fiberglass conga and tumba, each with a height of 28". I bought them used from a guy who was himself not their original owner. They have dings on the sides; however, the damage is only aesthetic. They have remo fiberskyn heads, and on the head of the conga, the superficial paper-like "wrapper" on the skin is ripping and coming off. This does not affect the sound, though; again, it's just an aesthetic concern.
Anyway, I haven't really used these since I got my Islas last year, and I'm going to be moving away to Colombia in January for a year, and I could use some extra money (or possibly a trade-in for bongos, which I could more easily bring to Colombia with me). I'm just wondering if somebody could tell me how much I could reasonably ask for these.
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Re: How much could I reasonably sell these for?

Postby DJBakan » Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:33 am

I am not an expert in buy/sell drum but I wouldn't pay more than $300.00 for both. $250 to $350 range in my opinion.
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Re: How much could I reasonably sell these for?

Postby Psych1 » Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:56 am

Too bad you have to sell them, they are great congas and "worth" more than you can probably get for them in the market - lots of folks selling, not as many buying. But I'm responding because you said you might take bongos to Columbia. No! Get bongos in Columbia to bring back to the US - not the other way around!
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Re: How much could I reasonably sell these for?

Postby Light Seeker » Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:29 am

Hm... interesting thought. I've been looking into the El Piernas bongos, and they look amazing. However, I think if I am going to bring any drums back to the US from Colombia, they will be Afro-Colombian drums (those used in Cumbia, Vallenato, etc). But then again, maybe I will pay el senor Rocha a visit when I'm there, if I'm able to make it down to Cali...
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Re: How much could I reasonably sell these for?

Postby Sakuntu » Fri Nov 20, 2009 3:33 am

What kinda bongos would you be willing to accept in trade? I have some LP generation 3 triple bongos in great condition and an old pearl "afro" bongo built like a tank....send me a pm if interested...i could use that tumba :D
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Re: How much could I reasonably sell these for?

Postby PRDRconguero » Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:47 am

Light Seeker,

I'll respectfully get in line behind Sakuntu, but I may know someone interested in FL.
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