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General Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: limhnger on March 11, 2013, 05:46:47 PM

Title: Need some advice on pricing some trumpets/cane yelpers...
Post by: limhnger on March 11, 2013, 05:46:47 PM

(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i166/jestridg/DSC_1313.jpg)

Bought to list these in the classified section and need some pricing help.

Left to Right

Jack Lewis- Cocobola/drelin mouthpiece
Unknown- Unknown/drelin mouthpiece
Rev. Almond- Unknown/bone mouthpiece
Rev. Almond- Unknown/drelin mouthpiece
Sanatorium- Zebrawood/acrylic mouthpiece
Josh Shoemaker- Cane Yelper
Smokey- Cane Yelper
Jeff Floyd- Cane Yelper

Title: Re: Need some advice on pricing some trumpets/cane yelpers...
Post by: Old Geezer on March 11, 2013, 06:50:16 PM

I have been asked many times how to price yelpers.  My advice always has been, price them so that you don't feel like you are cheating yourself and that you feel you are not cheating the person you are selling to.  That's it.

Ralph

Title: Re: Need some advice on pricing some trumpets/cane yelpers...
Post by: GR8CALLS on March 11, 2013, 07:21:22 PM

 In todays market, put a price on them and if they don't sell, you can always lower your asking price. Or, you can offer them up for trade. I suggest eBay if you are only looking to sell them. The more eyes on something, the better.

Bill

Title: Re: Need some advice on pricing some trumpets/cane yelpers...
Post by: Spring Dragon on March 11, 2013, 07:49:21 PM

It can be tough for sure.  I always try to at least break even on my investment.  If you can make more great but that tends to be selective.  It hurts but I have had to sell below my initial purchase prices.  Ebay might be best for you.  Put a reserve or buy it now on them at what would make you happy.--jason