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Title: Older Halloran's
Post by: 3bailey3 on May 07, 2022, 04:49:22 PM
Some guy has several of David's older pots on Ebay now, all priced around $100.
Title: Re: Older Halloran's
Post by: Dtrkyman on May 07, 2022, 10:47:00 PM
I have an old glass call of his.   I just looked and I have the same glass call that is at 150 right now.  I should sell it I guess?
Title: Re: Older Halloran's
Post by: lunghit on May 08, 2022, 07:17:02 AM
What makes the older calls better and than the newer calls?
Title: Re: Older Halloran's
Post by: HookedonHooks on May 08, 2022, 08:57:32 AM
Quote from: lunghit on May 08, 2022, 07:17:02 AM
What makes the older calls better and than the newer calls?
Computer Numerical Control and the natural variances of wood. David makes a fine call, old and new.
Title: Re: Older Halloran's
Post by: Greg Massey on May 08, 2022, 10:07:46 AM
I've got a couple of his pot calls, Walnut / Wenge laminated slate with yellowheart striker and Pupleheart / cherry laminate pot ceramic ...
Title: Re: Older Halloran's
Post by: Jbird22 on May 08, 2022, 10:32:27 AM
Quote from: lunghit on May 08, 2022, 07:17:02 AM
What makes the older calls better and than the newer calls?
Nothing...as with turkey calls in general, just a select few people trying to dictate the value of calls.
Title: Re: Older Halloran's
Post by: Zobo on May 08, 2022, 11:01:56 AM
Quote from: Jbird22 on May 08, 2022, 10:32:27 AM
Quote from: lunghit on May 08, 2022, 07:17:02 AM
What makes the older calls better and than the newer calls?
Nothing...as with turkey calls in general, just a select few people trying to dictate the value of calls.

It's because they're not available in that style anymore. Not better, just no longer made, and therefore more desirable to some people. I have one of his old style glass pots, it sounds as good as any.
Title: Re: Older Halloran's
Post by: Jbird22 on May 08, 2022, 01:28:27 PM
Things that are no longer made will always have a certain allure over those that are readily available. There's no doubt about that. However, some here will lead you to believe that his older calls are automatically better due to a change in manufacturing processes, which is an assumption at best. It's merely an attempt to initiate the inflation of value if we're being honest.

Variances in woods will cause identical calls to have different sounds, regardless if they're hand made or made by CNC. Regardless of how a call is made, it's the luck of the draw without being able to play a handful and pick the one that best suits your ears.
Title: Re: Older Halloran's
Post by: lunghit on May 08, 2022, 04:06:22 PM
Good to know. I have a newer Twisted Sister and it sounds great. I'll be in the woods tomorrow morning with it.
Title: Re: Older Halloran's
Post by: wareagle22 on May 08, 2022, 07:32:57 PM
While his newer stuff is really good, see if you can find ANYBODY who has an original Crystal Mistress or Twisted Sister that will trade you for a brand new one???
Title: Re: Older Halloran's
Post by: Ranger on May 08, 2022, 07:56:03 PM
I have an older DH double sider crystal and slate called a Sugartown Sweetness. Had several diehard DH guys try to buy that call from me. They said its rare and high quality, I just know it kills turkeys
Title: Re: Older Halloran's
Post by: HookedonHooks on May 08, 2022, 08:14:01 PM
Quote from: wareagle22 on May 08, 2022, 07:32:57 PM
While his newer stuff is really good, see if you can find ANYBODY who has an original Crystal Mistress or Twisted Sister that will trade you for a brand new one???
:z-winnersmiley:
Title: Re: Older Halloran's
Post by: Jbird22 on May 08, 2022, 09:59:47 PM
Quote from: wareagle22 on May 08, 2022, 07:32:57 PM
While his newer stuff is really good, see if you can find ANYBODY who has an original Crystal Mistress or Twisted Sister that will trade you for a brand new one???
Sure they wouldn't as it would be a poor financial decision. They would just buy a new one and have both. 
Title: Re: Older Halloran's
Post by: HookedonHooks on May 09, 2022, 12:40:53 AM
Quote from: Jbird22 on May 08, 2022, 09:59:47 PM
Quote from: wareagle22 on May 08, 2022, 07:32:57 PM
While his newer stuff is really good, see if you can find ANYBODY who has an original Crystal Mistress or Twisted Sister that will trade you for a brand new one???
Sure they wouldn't as it would be a poor financial decision. They would just buy a new one and have both.
With that logic, why not sell the old ones and buy TWO new ones. It's like a free call, two for the price of one. One that was cheaper and better.... wait that's merely opinion, or maybe just "hearsay"....
Title: Re: Older Halloran's
Post by: Jbird22 on May 09, 2022, 07:12:21 AM
Quote from: HookedonHooks on May 09, 2022, 12:40:53 AM
Quote from: Jbird22 on May 08, 2022, 09:59:47 PM
Quote from: wareagle22 on May 08, 2022, 07:32:57 PM
While his newer stuff is really good, see if you can find ANYBODY who has an original Crystal Mistress or Twisted Sister that will trade you for a brand new one???
Sure they wouldn't as it would be a poor financial decision. They would just buy a new one and have both.
With that logic, why not sell the old ones and buy TWO new ones. It's like a free call, two for the price of one. One that was cheaper and better.... wait that's merely opinion, or maybe just "hearsay"....
Kind of like how "hearsay" is how you developed your opinion of CNC?


Title: Re: Older Halloran's
Post by: HookedonHooks on May 09, 2022, 07:39:07 AM
Quote from: Jbird22 on May 09, 2022, 07:12:21 AM
Quote from: HookedonHooks on May 09, 2022, 12:40:53 AM
Quote from: Jbird22 on May 08, 2022, 09:59:47 PM
Quote from: wareagle22 on May 08, 2022, 07:32:57 PM
While his newer stuff is really good, see if you can find ANYBODY who has an original Crystal Mistress or Twisted Sister that will trade you for a brand new one???
Sure they wouldn't as it would be a poor financial decision. They would just buy a new one and have both.
With that logic, why not sell the old ones and buy TWO new ones. It's like a free call, two for the price of one. One that was cheaper and better.... wait that's merely opinion, or maybe just "hearsay"....
Kind of like how "hearsay" is how you developed your opinion of CNC?
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220509/35dcda6029e5580a27947e3f9b2602a8.jpg)
Objection. Hearsay.


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Title: Re: Older Halloran's
Post by: Bolandstrutters on May 09, 2022, 07:59:41 AM
My old twisted sister is BY FAR the deadliest turkey call i own. 
Title: Re: Older Halloran's
Post by: Jbird22 on May 09, 2022, 09:10:11 AM
Quote from: HookedonHooks on May 09, 2022, 07:39:07 AM
Quote from: Jbird22 on May 09, 2022, 07:12:21 AM
Quote from: HookedonHooks on May 09, 2022, 12:40:53 AM
Quote from: Jbird22 on May 08, 2022, 09:59:47 PM
Quote from: wareagle22 on May 08, 2022, 07:32:57 PM
While his newer stuff is really good, see if you can find ANYBODY who has an original Crystal Mistress or Twisted Sister that will trade you for a brand new one???
Sure they wouldn't as it would be a poor financial decision. They would just buy a new one and have both.
With that logic, why not sell the old ones and buy TWO new ones. It's like a free call, two for the price of one. One that was cheaper and better.... wait that's merely opinion, or maybe just "hearsay"....
Kind of like how "hearsay" is how you developed your opinion of CNC?
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220509/35dcda6029e5580a27947e3f9b2602a8.jpg)
Objection. Hearsay.


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Surely you know that a hand-made drawing would have been much higher in quality than that computer-generated one. What a disappointment... :smiley-char092:
Title: Re: Older Halloran's
Post by: redjones on May 14, 2022, 09:47:53 PM
Anyone have a picture of an old style one and a new style one..

   Greg
Title: Re: Older Halloran's
Post by: Shoregobbler on May 17, 2022, 07:21:20 PM
I have a new Sugartown Sweetness call still in its original bag.
Title: Re: Older Halloran's
Post by: longbeards on May 20, 2022, 08:30:19 PM
I have rin one of his twisted sisters going on 10 years now.