Re: Value of My Mark VI
There's something wrong with your reading of that serial number. A 1964 horn would have been a 6 digit number from 112,000 to about 126,000.
In any case you need to do some research. Study actual sales by searching eBay completed listings. You'll see similar serial numbers having sold from about $3000 to more than $10,000 for a recent mint tenor. So obviously condition is paramount to a determination of value. If your horn is like my 1960 tenor, it has a lot of lacquer gone from the left side and below the thumb rest. Also scratches from a neck strap and wear on the left hand palm keys. And maybe a couple of minor dings from some idiot guitar player or something. Such a horn would bring maybe $4500-$6000 with a 5 digit serial number. The early 6 digit numbers bring a bit less- $3500-$5000? More lacquer wear or a good older (factory?) relacquer would bring less too $3000-$4500? But do your own research too. Good Luck. What are you buying to play, if anything?
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