Valiant Custom Memphis Series

Nicholas Solomon · Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 5:33 pm Post subject: Valiant Custom Memphis Series

I'am thinking of buying a Valiant Custom Memphis Series, I was wondering if anyone has any experience with these horns and or could tell me anything about them it would be greatly appreciated, thanks

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-2017-VALIANT-CUSTOM-MEMPHIS-SERIES-SCHOOL-SILVER-CONCERT-BAND-TRUMPET-/302037397608

LittleRusty · Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 5:57 pm Post subject:

My guess, from the $500 discount from msrp to the $115 price is that you will regret wasting your money.

Tritone · Veteran Member Joined: 11 Jun 2013 Posts: 148

At least the listing says there's a 30-day return policy (buyer pays shipping), although it would be a bit of money to return the horn from Australia.

The price of just 115 USD, plus the 42.56 USD for shipping to Australia, is just not what one would expect with a quality new horn. The seller has sold 19 of these, the listing indicates, so it may well be a mass-produced item. Perhaps like hubcaps.

I've never played an example of this particular brand/model, but I'm quite aware that a number of cheaply made, ill-performing brands of horns are available around the world for very low prices. It's wise of you to ask for opinions. If I may, I would simply urge caution -- a very great deal of it.

Brad361 · Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 4:39 am Post subject:

No offense intended, but what would you expect from a trumpet that sells new for that price? Probably a nice wall decoration or basis for a lamp.

Brad
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LittleRusty · Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 9:34 am Post subject:

This might be a little off topic, and I will be glad to start another thread if people this I should, but how can anyone make a profit off a $115 trumpet?

The material costs have to be close to that.