Having watched recent auction on eBay for whistles by O’Riordan and Schultz end with generous bid prices, I was not at all surprised to see this new listing for a high D Thin Weasel in Blackwood – eBay item #220092557347.
The seller states, “I feel certain thet these will reach the $1,000,00 mark in the next few years. I have watched the double in price in just the past 2 years and ther wont be any more. There is curtrently even one of his plastic ones is over $200,00 at this time. So, With no messing around, if you want it then bid . “.
This movement in the market has inspired me to move investment funds from tulips to whistle futures. What do you think?
Fine instrument investments are always a good thing because you get to play them while they hold or increase their value. What is better than that?
I will say one thing and I’m sure you will agree - if you plan to buy a Schultz instrument, buy it to play because that is why he made it. I own several and every one is a joy. You get a sense of his love and passion for the music (and life in general) through these whistles by their sound and craftsmanship. All were made by an artist.
The fact that they will hold and potentially increase in value is a secondary benefit but none the less, a benefit.
Paul, could you let me know if you happen to nick yourself with a needle while working on someone positive for Hep C, because I might want to buy some whistles.
I love my Weasels to death, but if someone wants to offer me $20k for one Water Weasel, I’ll take it. I’ll let any of my wooden Weasels go for a million except for the C, for which I’d ask 5 million.
