Posted by Steve Dedman on September 04, 2001 at 11:26:35:
In Reply to: "Blind Date" with a tuba posted by Bugalugs on September 03, 2001 at 01:07:26:
I think that buying a new horn this way might work out OK if you know for sure what model you want, especially if the vendor has a good trial and return policy.
Used horns are a different story. If there is a used horn for sale, there's a reason it's being sold; especially for a "bargain" price. Some reasons are more plausible than others, so asking a LOT of very specific questions is in order. Caveat emptor!
Steve