Bonedoggie - Posted - 09/12/2013:  13:34:56

Hello All,

I do not play, nor do I have ambitions for it.  I did a few years back acquire an old Dobson & Son banjo at a yard sale in Chevy Chase, MD about 20 years ago.  It's been sitting around my house too long and I would like to find a new home for it; however, I have no idea of its worth or lack thereof.  I turn to this group for your shared wisdom.  I would love to hear your opinions and advice on where I may best sell the instrument where it may find a good home.  I currently reside in northern NJ suburbs and have ready access to NYC, if that makes any difference.

I have attached some photos.  Thanks in advance.

Jon

Bonedoggie - Posted - 09/12/2013:  13:38:23

Sorry, having issues with attachments. Let me try again.

Noah Cline - Posted - 09/12/2013:  13:39:21

If you are interested in selling it, here would be the best place. I would be interested in it.

jbalch - Posted - 09/12/2013:  14:02:57

That is a very nice banjo.  There will be plenty of interest in it here.  In fact there is a group dedicated to that maker.  I'll link your thread to the group for more input.

Best wishes!

Noah Cline - Posted - 09/12/2013:  14:25:33

I've actually been hunting for an older banjo like this.

bargrasspicker - Posted - 09/12/2013:  15:11:20

excellent banjo, guessing 1880s.

5steve - Posted - 09/12/2013:  15:14:33

That would look great at my house , Any idea what you want for it? You could PM me . another good venue is EBay usually sorts the value out and gets it to a wide audience.  Steve

Bonedoggie - Posted - 09/12/2013:  15:38:33

Hi All,

I've had a few offers already, and am flattered, but I would appreciate some feedback on what would be a real fair price.  I don't want to be unrealistic, but I also don't want to be cheated.

If there is a location I can search out for the info, please also advise.  I would prefer not to commit to anyone before I research this some.

Thanks

5steve - Posted - 09/12/2013:  15:57:09

If you could post st ome more photos I'm sure someone knows about it . The rim looks interesting the square nuts puts as an earlier instrument. Thats all I have. Steve

R. Blakeslee Gilpin - Posted - 09/12/2013:  16:59:05

This looks like a very nice earlier HCD...The rim decoration is super cool and it's got the earlier, plain rectangular dowel stick. I'd guess it would be worth $1000-$1500.

Noah Cline - Posted - 09/12/2013:  17:06:20

I'd guess $200-$500 (assuming).

It's only worth what someone's willing to give for it.

Edited by - Noah Cline on 09/12/2013 17:07:23

mrphysics55 - Posted - 09/12/2013:  18:34:00

This looks quite nice. I would go with the 1000 - 1500$ estimate.

Certain to bring much more than 200 - 500$.

MrP

Bonedoggie - Posted - 09/13/2013:  15:10:11

Hello All,

Thank you for all the notes and off list replies.  I plan on taking more detailed photos and posting the instrument in the For Sale section over the weekend.

Jon

bargrasspicker - Posted - 09/13/2013:  18:51:43

800 too 1200 would be my guessing its an 1880s it might be a bit more post detailed pictures