someguy01
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$70 off my stealth rack. It was the same "call in savings" deal.I've often wondered what their Call In Savings are like, although I guess never quite enough to actually do so. Anyone have any idea of a ballpark?
$70 off my stealth rack. It was the same "call in savings" deal.I've often wondered what their Call In Savings are like, although I guess never quite enough to actually do so. Anyone have any idea of a ballpark?
Just wanted to add to this that the hardware is the same across all generations and lines, minus the addition of suspension mounts. Ergo you can buy a 30 year old Export and equip it with new hardware if needed. There are parts galore available.exports can be had new or used
Just wanted to add to this that the hardware is the same across all generations and lines, minus the addition of suspension mounts. Ergo you can buy a 30 year old Export and equip it with new hardware if needed. There are parts galore available.
$70 off my stealth rack. It was the same "call in savings" deal.
I called and it was $100 off the listed price of $1,699.00. So $1599.00 which I think is a great deal for those drums.I've often wondered what their Call In Savings are like, although I guess never quite enough to actually do so. Anyone have any idea of a ballpark?
@Superman you should do a poll. There’s definitely some brand loyalty/nostalgia. I have never owned a Corolla but I vote for the Rockstars.Exports are the Toyota Corolla of drums. You can beat the hell out of them but they don't die. Exports were my first kit so I vote for them. They were great drums for that time. I've played on Rockstars plenty of times. Quality wise they are probably equal, nostalgia wise.. Exports win.
5.88% discount, almost enough to cover the sales tax. If you can find a used set in excellent condition from an individual the tax disappears, and like a new car the original buyer takes the hit on loss of value. But some people only buy new and I have nothing against that either, it just costs ~20-30% more for the same thing.I called and it was $100 off the listed price of $1,699.00. So $1599.00 which I think is a great deal for those drums.
@Al Strange i just noticed something about your kit. I’ve seen it before and marvel at how ‘clean’ a setup you have. Very symmetrical...except that one of the crashes is on a boom...to get it about 1” closer in. Just curiousHmmmm, I need to ponder this one...oh no I don’t!! Here she is: ? ?
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Guilty as charged my eagle eyed amigo...hmmm, now you’ve got me thinking I should use another boom on my left side purely for aesthetic purposes... ?@Al Strange i just noticed something about your kit. I’ve seen it before and marvel at how ‘clean’ a setup you have. Very symmetrical...except that one of the crashes is on a boom...to get it about 1” closer in. Just curious
I should clarify, the 100 isn‘t in itself a ”great deal” but I think 1599 for that set is. I completely agree with you. I feel like under 15% off isn’t worth scrambling over. Musicians Friend sends me a 20% off coupon about once a month saying “we miss you.”5.88% discount, almost enough to cover the sales tax. If you can find a used set in excellent condition from an individual the tax disappears, and like a new car the original buyer takes the hit on loss of value. But some people only buy new and I have nothing against that either, it just costs ~20-30% more for the same thing.
Or just cut a foot or so off the end of the boom. I've done that to a whole bunch of Kima booms I have (poor man's Pearl).Guilty as charged my eagle eyed amigo...hmmm, now you’ve got me thinking I should use another boom on my left side purely for aesthetic purposes... ?
No need for a poll. Exports outsold Rockstars 2-1 and are the best selling drum set of all time. It is only natural that there are more drummers with memories of playing them since more drummers owned them. Like I said, the quality was equal.@Superman you should do a poll. There’s definitely some brand loyalty/nostalgia. I have never owned a Corolla but I vote for the Rockstars.
Hmmm, is that a fact or something you pulled out of the air? During what time period? I can’t find anything to substantiate or refute such a claim, whether or not it might be true. I think exports are popular with beginners because they come with the hardware and cymbals but I am no expert and could definitely be wrong.Exports outsold Rockstars 2-1 and are the best selling drum set of all time.
Hmmm, is that a fact or something you pulled out of the air? During what time period? I can’t find anything to substantiate or refute such a claim, whether or not it might be true. I think exports are popular with beginners because they come with the hardware and cymbals but I am no expert and could definitely be wrong.
Thanks for clarification, if you read it somewhere on Google then it must be true . I didn’t say that they were beginner kits, only that they were popular with beginners.https://allthingsgear.com/the-worlds-best-selling-drum-kit-returns-reintroducing-the-pearl-export/
I don't remember where I read the 2-1 part, but I read it. Regardless, any google search will tell you Exports are the best selling kit of all time. Neither kit was considered a beginner kit in the 80's or 90's. You didn't have as many options back then.
Thanks for clarification, if you read it somewhere on Google then it must be true . I didn’t say that they were beginner kits, only that they were popular with beginners.