zalexander Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 tl;dr: Do you have an old, beat-up, dusty concertina sitting in a closet? Are you too embarrassed to sell it here on Cnet? Is it still in tune and does it play OK? Are you interested in selling it to a newbie in the USA? Let me know! More Context: I've recently become interested in learning the concertina. Unfortunately, living in the USA, it seems that the concertina selection is limited - particularly for used instruments. I have looked at getting an used instrument from overseas, but when shipping is factored in it puts the price around $600+ USD. Because I am just starting out and don't know if I will still be perusing this hobby in 6 months, I'd like to find a more budget option. I am definitely not concerned about looks as long as it is in tune and is reasonably easy to play. I am leaning towards an Anglo, but have not committed, so if someone is willing to make me a good deal on a English or Duet, it might make the decision for me. Ideally I'd like to be under $300 - though perhaps that's naive. I'd be happy to buy internationally if the price is right. I know I can get into a used Rochelle 2 from ConcertinaConnection for around $480 and that may be the direction I end up going, but I figured I would post here first. Please reach out if you have anything that fits the bill. Many Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Tedrow Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Dear Zalexander pm sent with my cogent observations on this subject. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Hare Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 (edited) It's a smaller forum (fewer members, much less traffic), but the headline post on the Reddit concertina forum has some advice/information for 'new entrants' which you may find useful - it is located here. Edited July 13, 2022 by lachenal74693 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Mellish Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 One point to add; the better the quality of concertina, the better the resale value if you decide either to upgrade or to give up. The actual amount of cash you lose on a decent beginner's instrument may be little more than on a dirt cheap one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decafsean Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 I just sent you a message. I’m selling my beginner Anglo concertina - ready to move up. Easy to play and I did just what you’re doing but I bought new. This is like new and everything works, no air leaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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