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Hello. New to this group. I have my Olds Recording and looking for an idea of its value. Serial # as far as I can tell puts it in the early tears (1915-1920’s). It is still in very good shape. Any thoughts? Happy to share pics if it helps.

Welcome.

First, the Recording dates to the 1940s and not earlier so you are not looking at the serial number.

Pictures will help lot. If you can find someplace to host them (you need 3 approved posts to be able to store them here) you can then reference them in your post using the IMG image tags like this:

As Bruce mentioned, the Recording model was introduced in the late 1940's; it remained in the catalog until the company shut down in 1979.

The serial number should be located just under the tenon nut on the slide section and should have five or six digits. The very late ones will have five digits plus an A prefix (s/n A00001 follows s/n 999999).

As for value? Take a look at eBay's completed listings, that's the best place to start. Just make sure you're looking at real sales, not something like this listing:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/285344731529
Zero feedback bidder, seller has relisted multiple times since.

Condition is critical, particularly with regards to the slide tubes.

Do you want to sell your Recording, or are you just interested in its "value?"

As a trombone to play, it is "valuable." These trombones (if in good condition) play nicely, look great, can create a beautiful full sound, and can be quite versatile (with the right mouthpiece).

As a trombone to sell - as JohnL wrote, it all depends. Not a lot of turnover - but not a lot of demand, so prices vary.

Thank you all for the replies. Sorry about the serial # error. I’ll check again, my eyes aren’t what they used to be. Lol.
I am most looking looking to sell. I’ll try to post pics once I have three approved posts.