how much is this super 20 alto worth?...average retail price

[10mfan]

hi everyone,
i have a chance to pick up a 380,xxx king super 20 alto.
h.n. white. original lacquer at 95%. silver neck double-socket. just great condition.
i know my conn's and selmer's, but i dont buy and sell kings...normally.
whats the average retail value of a horn like this? i need to know, so i can pick her up at the right price.
if you know your kings...please help.
thanks so much, mark

[shmuelyosef]

380K is a good serial number S20...you don't have to pay for pearls and you get (IMHO) the best LH spatula that King ever did. This horn would be a good buy at $2000, you could probably pay $2500 and get your money out of it. Worn ones needing some work can sometimes be had for as little as $1600-1700 in this serial number range, but you have to be patient. 330K-390K (approximately) seem to be the best values...still Cleveland horns with original design, but not as 'collectable' (i.e. high priced) as the earlier ones with the pearls. S20s before 305K play very similarly to Zephyrs of the same range, and aren't worth the bread if you are just looking for the play. 305K-330K seem to command much higher prices. I have had a few Kings through here...currently only have a couple tenor Zephyrs (one special) and an alto, all from the 290K range. Used to play Zephyr baris. S20s always seem to go when I need cash.

[10mfan]

thanks so much for the info. that helps me out alot.
sincerely, mark

[swapsax]

380K is a good serial number S20...you don't have to pay for pearls and you get (IMHO) the best LH spatula that King ever did. This horn would be a good buy at $2000, you could probably pay $2500 and get your money out of it. Worn ones needing some work can sometimes be had for as little as $1600-1700 in this serial number range, but you have to be patient. 330K-390K .

The pearls are found into the 340's--I've had several in that range with pearls.

[10mfan]

thanks again guys. i appreciate your input. ...still trying to work a deal.