KING 2BSS value

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WGWTR180
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by WGWTR180 »

Hello Members! Trying to get a value on my King 2BSS.

Details:

Serial # 429xxx

Sterling sliver bell

Over all condition is very good to excellent.

Playing slide is a 9.5/10

No Dents. Gold wash in excellent condition

Any thoughts are appreciated.

Thanks!!!
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harrisonreed
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by harrisonreed »

$1800
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WGWTR180
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by WGWTR180 »

[quote="harrisonreed"]$1800[/quote]

Interesting. I would've thought more. What are you specifically basing your value on?
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by harrisonreed »

I purchased an instrument of similar condition, earlier vintage, and with an F attachment (3BSS) not that long ago for more than that.

You can get an HN White 2B Silvertone from the 30's in immaculate condition for $3K, right now.
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by WGWTR180 »

[quote="harrisonreed"]I purchased an instrument of similar condition, earlier vintage, and with an F attachment (3BSS) not that long ago for more than that.

You can get an HN White 2B Silvertone from the 30's in immaculate condition for $3K, right now.[/quote]
Ok well a 3BFSS is a totally different thing. 2B lovers, and there are a lot of them, are not interested in a 3B.

And 3K for a Silvertone is a LONG way from $1800. I'm guessing the vintage has more to do with it. Thx.
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by Trevorspaulding376 »

1800 is a solid real world estimate imo

Have bought and sold a few yea you could pay more or maybe sell more in a music store but second hand on a site like this or elsewhere 1600-2000 is probably the range and 1800 is a solid estimate
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by harrisonreed »

[quote="WGWTR180"]<QUOTE author="harrisonreed" post_id="247813" time="1720958750" user_id="3642">
I purchased an instrument of similar condition, earlier vintage, and with an F attachment (3BSS) not that long ago for more than that.

You can get an HN White 2B Silvertone from the 30's in immaculate condition for $3K, right now.[/quote]
Ok well a 3BFSS is a totally different thing. 2B lovers, and there are a lot of them, are not interested in a 3B.

And 3K for a Silvertone is a LONG way from $1800. I'm guessing the vintage has more to do with it. Thx.
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Yes, yours is not from 1937. Vintage is important.

But 2Bs and 3Bs generally price around the same, whether you like 3Bs or not. F attachment generally sells for more ... So if I paid more than $1800...

$1800. If you are "The Brass Exchange" or "Brass Ark" you maybe could get $2200 for the same horn.
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by WGWTR180 »

[quote="Trevorspaulding376"]1800 is a solid real world estimate imo

Have bought and sold a few yea you could pay more or maybe sell more in a music store but second hand on a site like this or elsewhere 1600-2000 is probably the range and 1800 is a solid estimate[/quote]

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by MrHCinDE »

I was going to say $1800-2000 based since I paid a few hundred less than that for a 40s 2B Silvertone not that long ago. The gold wash on mine is pretty worn and there are other cosmetic imperfections, not making it any less of a player of course, but if yours is very good to excellent with intact gold wash it would seem a reasonable place to start and invite best offers.
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by WGWTR180 »

[quote="MrHCinDE"]I was going to say $1800-2000 based since I paid a few hundred less than that for a 40s 2B Silvertone not that long ago. The gold wash on mine is pretty worn and there are other cosmetic imperfections, not making it any less of a player of course, but if yours is very good to excellent with intact gold wash it would seem a reasonable place to start and invite best offers.[/quote]
Thanks.
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by harrisonreed »

Yeah the engraving on it is ridiculous