Interesting Conn cornets on eBay

connloyalist · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 9:25 am Post subject:

In my (almost) daily excursion to eBay I have come across two interesting Conn cornets, one more rare and in better condition than the other. One with a very low bid, the other one moving quickly.

Anyone here have a vested interest in NOT revealing these possible gems?

Regards, Christine

_PhilPicc · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 9:30 am Post subject:

Which two Conns are you referring to Christine?
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connloyalist · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 9:39 am Post subject:

OK, here goes:

This is a 12A Coprion, currently for $19.50. It is a bit worse for the wear, but still.... $19.50? Maybe someone is waiting 'till one hour before close?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=16214&item=2554959574

And this is the best 48A Connqueror (Long Cornet! See other topic) I have ever seen on my eBay travels:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41396&item=2555228968

Bell rim is a bit out of shape (rimless, you know), but still, you don't see'em like this very often. This one is going to go high ($ wise) I suspect. Beware, Marty Schmitt has his eyes on this one....

Regards, Christin

Regards, Christine

Tootsall · Heavyweight Member Joined: 05 May 2002 Posts: 2952

If that Conn cornet is Coprion (and the serial number places the date of manufacture either 1947 or 48 which is correct for the Coprion) I wonder why it's not advertised as such? Those things normally go for $250 and up! Could be interesting to watch the play on this one.

connloyalist · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 10:07 am Post subject:

My guess would be it isn't advertized as such because the seller has no idea what it is or how much it is worth.

I used to ccasionally drop these sellers a line and tell them what model it is (at least). But that rarely elicits a response, so I have stopped doing that... until the next time "it is too painful to watch"

Regards, Christine

connloyalist · Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2003 11:25 am Post subject:

... and did anyone notice the early model 10A Victor long cornet?

Regards, Christine

plp · Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2003 12:32 pm Post subject:

It may be painful to watch, but I have always managed to get over it enough to bid....picked up a 1942 12-B with Coprion bell for under 50.00, great old horn, but it will take a new laquer job and some bell repair to get it right. I probably should feel guilty for getting some of these cheap, but there are 4 kids in the beginner band program right now with great old horns, so I tend to get over it.