Posted by Robert... Robert (carroll@mailaka.net)
Jennifer,
You will get a lot more interest if you report the name of the saxophone
that is engraved on it. It is a Selmer, but it also has a model name.
One model name is Mark VI (and there are others), but there are two
kinds of Selmers: Selmer Paris and Selmer USA. You should:
Specify if Selmer Paris;
Specify model name;
Specify serial number;
Specify whether low Bb or low A. You can describe the length from
bottom bow to top of bell to do this.
Specify the condition of the lacquer -- how much lacquer is there, how
much removed (the lacquered part should be shiny, the bare brass will be
dull);
Specify if there are dents or dings, and where;
Specify what kind of case it come in, and its condition;
Specify what accessories come with it. Neck? Mouthpiece? What's
written on the mouthpiece? How many mouthpieces?
Please be aware that shipping of a baritone sax is problematic. If no
case, shipping is very difficult. Even with a case, it must be packaged
by an expert to avoid shipping damage. The best way to ship (and the
cheapest) is to send by US registered (not certified) mail. Otherwise,
the insurance will be very expensive.
The price of $8,000 is very high and MIGHT be obtained for a Mark VI
bari sax in like-new condition with a very eager buyer. $4,500 is a
fair price if the sax is in good condition and playable (if a Mark VI).
Other models will be less valuable, and a Selmer USA will not be
nearly this price. Defects on any model lower the value dramatically.
