TenPastTen
Silver Member
Well, I've come across a unique situation. At my local shop, I try to stop in at least once every three weeks, just to shoot the stuff or at least browse around the gear. I noticed on the counter where the snares share space with various special order items, there was a 5.5 x 10 Mapex Phosphor Bronze snare from their discontinued Precious Metals series. It was complete with Power Hoops and split lugs in their black nickel finish. Ever so intrepid, I asked what's the deal. My guy said it was a repair order (replaced all lugs) that they just put up near the counter. I took a cursory look at it and was impressed. I very tongue-in-cheek said that if it went unclaimed, that i would buy it. That was about 3 months ago.
Just yesterday, as soon as I walk in, my guy asks me if I want to buy that snare. Puzzled but curious I ask why now? He said the shop owner had exhausted his efforts to have the original owner of the drum pick it up and wanted it "out of his sight."
Now, the devil on my shoulder said, "Awesome, let's get this sucker's drum." While the angel on my other shoulder said, "Hey, put yourself in his shoes. Would you want someone to snipe your gear from you?"
So I said no, give the guy another chance to get his drum back. To which the shop owner said, "Too late. We've called him twice a month for TWO YEARS since his drum has been repaired. We even offered to drive it to him COD, and he passed. So I want it gone!"
**cue funeral music for the angel on my shoulder**
So, I settled the tab for the cost of the repair...
...and $60 later this little jewel came home with me! It pops like Carlton Fisk's knees, has more crack than Joe the Plumber, and more ring than Mr. T. It's a perfect side snare. I just can't wait 'till the Aquarian heads I ordered come in, and then it will be official.
Just yesterday, as soon as I walk in, my guy asks me if I want to buy that snare. Puzzled but curious I ask why now? He said the shop owner had exhausted his efforts to have the original owner of the drum pick it up and wanted it "out of his sight."
Now, the devil on my shoulder said, "Awesome, let's get this sucker's drum." While the angel on my other shoulder said, "Hey, put yourself in his shoes. Would you want someone to snipe your gear from you?"
So I said no, give the guy another chance to get his drum back. To which the shop owner said, "Too late. We've called him twice a month for TWO YEARS since his drum has been repaired. We even offered to drive it to him COD, and he passed. So I want it gone!"
**cue funeral music for the angel on my shoulder**
So, I settled the tab for the cost of the repair...
...and $60 later this little jewel came home with me! It pops like Carlton Fisk's knees, has more crack than Joe the Plumber, and more ring than Mr. T. It's a perfect side snare. I just can't wait 'till the Aquarian heads I ordered come in, and then it will be official.
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