This is a drum forum that has a commerce section. Reverb is a commerce site with all the tools needed to sell somewhat safely.
I’ve had 3 instances (this year)where I had buyers that tried out my merchandise and for no apparent reason wanted a refund. Two of those items were brand new.
I asked...
Best tom’s I ever owned were Recording Custom. Best kick was Maple custom. Tear your head off! Yamaha got it right for one year when they offered different species of woods for the drum set builds. Only person I know about was Steve Gadd that had that setup…..birch tom’s, maple kick.
Guys still want gear. Price is everything in this economy.
If you paid too much to get the return you are looking for, then that is understandable.
The trick is buying right so that in the unfortunate event you have to sell off some gear and get your money out you can without getting hosed.
If...
Dirt, corrosion, part bastardizations, trashed heads, mangled snares, holes,
water damage, cigarette burns, nicks, cracks, keyhole, non lubrication, laundry of all kinds, gaffers tape, spray paint.....
You name it, I've seen it on used drum sets.
I've come to the conclusion that drummers are...
This Whole exchange illustrates exactly why you should buy musical equipment in person.
Instruments are really personal and for my well being I want to HEAR an instrument. Too personal not to.
Although I get cymbal weights and sound bites, it's not the same.
I'd really rather go to a stocking...