Drumset trading????

resonut · #1 (**permalink**) 08-28-2010, 08:17 PM

Can i get your views on this?. Ive got a beautiful set of Premier Signias, not the marquis signias without reinforcement hoops...my shells have them. Premier will most likely never make these again so its a bit of a collectors set. My kit is emerald green and in really nice condition. 18x22-9x10-10x12-12x14 and 14x16 hanging floor toms.

OK, so...i see this set of black (covered) premier classic series all maple shell top line drums with 18x22-8x10-8x12-14x14-16x16 floor toms with legs. I like the color and i prefer the sound of covered drums versus lacquer....i know..im a weirdo. Does anyone see a problem with trading a collectable kit for a regular set of premier shells?, do any of you hold any sentimental value to drums?, am i making a mistake by considering this?. My signia kit has sat in the basement for 2 years while ive played my Sonor 3007 sparkle kit. I dont think? id regret a trade....do i need to be talked out of this consideration?. The black kit is a consignment set for 1500. Thanks for your thoughts.

**Tainojim** · #2 (**permalink**) 08-28-2010, 08:49 PM

Last week Musicians Friend had a huge trade off sale. I don't know if it's still going on.

So check them out.

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Infero Exicution · #3 (**permalink**) 08-30-2010, 02:11 PM

Like Tainojim Said, Musicians Friend and Guitar Center do the "Trade in Trade up" stuff.
Putting the money you get from selling an old set to get a new one. I'm not sure if GC and MF are retailers of Premier drums, but I would certainly maybe call or send an e mail out to check. If not, you could always look at local dealers and such.
Stay healthy.

**Der Trommler** · #4 (**permalink**) 08-30-2010, 04:08 PM

Wow, I personally would be tickled to death to have a set of Signias. I am sure money is of consideration here, but if they were mine I would find a way to keep them and buy the other set.

I still have every set of drums I have ever owned, each of them with memories. I do hold a sentimental value to my kits, but in your case there is also the fact that Signias are of value to those who know what they are. If it was a set of Pearl Exports or something as common I would say go for it.

....food for thought.