What is the value of a 1968 Buffet R13 Clarinet Serial 79749?

Answer 1

Difficult to say how valuable it is.Sorry, but there is no way to answer this question without seeing the actual instrument. There are so many things that go into the value of an instrument. Materials, overall condition, previous owners, condition of the pads, etc. Take the Clarinet in to a local repair shop and ask for an estimate of value.

That clarinet was made in 1962. I had one in mint condition; sold it as a trade in for $500 to a dealer. But the above writer is correct. I bought it new, rarely used it and repadded it brfore I sold it.. The condition of a 45 year old horn with a lot of use, cracks etc. could knock the price way down. I see on eBay Buffets from the forties going for $150. to 250...sampark2

Answer 2

The condition the instrument is in is a large factor in determining the price. But I would say that if the clarinet is truly a 1968 Buffet r13 from the "Golden Era" then you could get a very decent price for it. I'm not an expert in the pricing of clarinets but looking around I've seen a few r13 models of around the same time go from around $1000 - $2500 and even $3000 for ones in mint condition or completely refurbished. I would check with a music store or a professional clarinetist who is knowledged in Buffet clarinets.

(P.S.): I was just curious as to how you know the model is from 1968? I checked some serial listings, and I think that it may actually be a model from around 1964-1966, but I'm not quite sure)

Answer 3

Try Beneficial.com.But, first I'd find a mortgage broekr who works with multiple lenders to find the best deal. Usually, these loans get sold later, but getting the loan is the first objective.

Answer 4

$1450.00-$1750.00 doc