Update:
I'm selling the Besson on eBay, shipping included, $2,500 CAD including shipping because international rates were too bloody hard to figure out with a large package (about $1775 USD including shipping (duty taxes if any are your responsibility)) but I have a make-an-offer button so please feel free.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/143588643209
Will deal outside eBay as well but please only send a PM.
Cheers
Original:
Due to the lovely COVID-19 situation, I may be looking at selling one or all of my horns (I have some other instruments I'll fall back on for band practice). Probably on eBay as much as I hate eBay.
I was hoping the community might help me figure out what to charge for my 1978 Besson, considering its condition.
Info:
Brand: Besson 1978
Valves: 3 valve
Comp: Yes (Compensated)
Finish: Matte Silver with Bright Highlights
Playing condition: Yep! Sounds really good.
Serial: 622404
Case: Not original, brand new hardshell case purchased separately.
Misc: Two of the metal taquets are replaced with plastic ones, as the original ones were cracked.
Slides: All free / moving well
Valves: Not giving me any issues, I admit I'm not an expert.
Maintenance: It was cleaned about 6 months ago by a professional which is the same time 2 taquets were replaced.
Issues:
Patch of missing silver at the bottom on the front of the crook. It looks silver in the attached photo only because I put some rub-on silver on the brass, which actually worked out pretty well (better silver than brass-color I figured!) but if you wanted to even out the matte finish, the entire horn would probably have to be replated some day. Sadly the original seller of this instrument failed to point out this flaw (strategic photos were taken to hide it), and the cost to return it to him across the US-CAN border didn't make it worth my time, so I kept it as-is.
The matte silver is definitely scratched all over, it's got its fair share of wear, I do believe this horn was used as a highschool band instrument as it arrived to me in a case with highschool numbering painted on it along with stickers. There are dents but none affect the playability.
Shipping: From Canada by DHL (most likely, I get a discount from DHL and I would only charge what they charge me), paid by the buyer
Pictures: Attached!
So, anyone want to help me out with what I might be able to charge for it? (My expectations are relatively low, don't worry)