I suggest going on Ebay. You can find vintage saxophones. The best part is that you can probably find them pretty reasonable.
Ebay is just like the rest of the world. It is a buyers market. People are not selling, so they lower their price.
The next guy who lists has to be priced in the same ballpark, in order to sell, SO he prices a bit lower. Atleast check Ebay out. I recently sold an awesome amazing vintage clarinet with the original case for just under $100.
Now is the time for great deals for buyers!
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