For Sale

Not sure if this is the right forum to post this question.

I'm considering selling my Deagan Xylorimba, but I'm not sure what it's worth. Ebay prices vary drastically. It's a model 730 with a folding parallelogram stand and factory case. The keys are in good shape, and the resonators are clean with no dents. The post isolators need replacement, and the stand needs new rubber feet. I'm hoping to sell it locally on Craigslist, as it's fairly heavy when packed in its case.

Is anyone here familiar with these or able to point me in the right direction?

I am new here, and am looking for Musser vibes. I looked at the instruments for sale on this site, and see that almost all posts are over a year old! What gives? Is this site dieing?

This is my first post to this vibesworkshop.com so I will take this opportunity to welcome myself.

Welcome, Jon.

Thank you all.

I'm based in Brooklyn, NY and have amassed a collection of vibraphones that I like to rent out as long-term affordable rentals.

I currently have a few instruments that I'd be willing to sell or rent, or rent-to-own if anyone here might be interested.

They are:

1) 70's M55 with fantastic bars and a frame/resonators thats not so pretty. Motor works. Asking $3,000 - can include cases if you'd like.

Oldish but works just fine.
Located in Finland, Europe.
Pictures at;
http://postimg.org/gallery/6bi95m7y/

contacts:

pataknif@gmail.com

price 1100 euros.

The instrument is in good condition, has wooden bars for realistic touch, and works with midi out. I have an old Korg-soundmodule that's included in the deal.
Pictures at;
http://postimg.org/gallery/4vi4sr7i/

please contact me at;

pataknif@gmail.com

The instrument is located in Finland, Europe.

Price 1400 euros.

I was traveling and I stopped by Columbus Pro Percussion to take a look around a couple of days ago. They had a brand new looking M75 on consignment priced at $3995. It looked brand spakin' new. The bars were in mint condition. My guess is it's a 90's version or newer since it had the cross bracing. I played on it for a few minutes and it sounded really even, and it's rock solid. I didn't test the motor, but I'd be surprised if it didn't work. They told me it was a=440, but I would double check to make sure.

I have a Deagan model 30. I bought it about 25 years ago and am now retiring to a smaller house and need to sell it.

I'm a professional piano technician and a hobbiest woodworker. I had intended to redesign and rebuild the instrument from scratch with new legs, aluminum resonators, fine hardwoods, etc. I don't know if that would have compromised its value, but the brown and gold paint job and a few unravelled resonators made it seem like the only option.

Should I sell it as is or rebuild it as I intended?