Recently the classifieds have been flooded with Watkins and his protégé TJ Johnson's calls. As I recall a few years back these were calls everyone was trying to get. I guess I'm just wondering why this is the current state of things. Lotta great calls being rehomed!
I think Covid has really messed with a lot of peoples finances and that is one reason, I know things have been going much cheaper on ebay lately, the things I have purchased anyway.
I think most of it has to do with Covid and not everyone is a collector of calls..
Its simple, they used to be hard to get. Now they're not. Just call him up and you can have one by next week.
Everyone has spent too much on guns and ammo. Also turkey season is over and naturally prices will go down. Even on greenleaf shotguns.
Quote from: Southerngobbler on June 11, 2021, 02:56:05 PM
Its simple, they used to be hard to get. Now there not. Just call him up and you can have one by next week.
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I don't believe covid has much to do with it. The supply is there as mentioned and I also think that when people get one of Marlin's box calls for the first time find that the sound of those calls tend to be more Barky/Raspy than many of the other box calls out there. I find that TJ's box calls are less raspy and the sound is more inline with the type of sounds I like.
This is just my opinion and I have been watching the sale of the calls as many others have been and asking myself the same thing and had conversations with others as to what they think the reason is for so many of those calls being posted lately.
That's funny, I've never seen most people lose money on Marlin or T J calls regardless how they sound. I would say most people who are selling them need the money for other projects. IMO .. we always have after season sells including pot calls, strikers and such. IMO
Not long ago there was a heated thread about a few members getting a fiddle in the mail and same day dumping it in the classified section for a decent profit when Marlin's list was really long, or word on the street was Marlin wasn't taking new orders.
Marlin's calls have always popped up for sale on this board. Supply and demand. With TJ making a killer fiddle and Marlin's list not being months and months long, the two are supplying the demand.
All well said here, I myself landed a fiddle from Marlin. Got his contact from a fine forum member. He got the call to me in a week. Had 6 to choose from. Availability makes people comfortable selling some off. It seems like the calls out there that are very difficult to buy, ie. Platz, Corder, Shannon push pins etc. rarely come up for sale. It seems to be related to supply availability and obviously quality. Be safe...
I'll say this, if you don't have a box from marlin I'd recommend trying one
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I know mr marlin had some extras last year since there were no shows to sell at .. so he probably sold more on line , online buyers tend to be online sellers as well .. just my 2 cents ..
They all are still selling and not at a loss.
Just think how much easier this is for Marlin. It would have to be stressful trying to take custom orders on calls. How many hours do you think he has wasted trying to make a certain combo because your buddy got that combo and it was awesome. Billy Buice just did this as well.
I have sure used Marlin and TJs boxes with success, highly recommend both...great guys and killer calls.
Quote from: Southerngobbler on June 11, 2021, 02:56:05 PM
Its simple, they used to be hard to get. Now they're not. Just call him up and you can have one by next week.
TJ just told me he was around 5 months out. That might just apply to getting a custom order made though.
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Quote from: Southerngobbler on June 11, 2021, 02:56:05 PM
Its simple, they used to be hard to get. Now they're not. Just call him up and you can have one by next week.
TJ just told me he was around 5 months out. That might just apply to getting a custom order made though.
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Yeah I never said nothing about TJ. Call Marlin and you'll be short about $235 by the end of the conversation. Unless you're picky. Thanks for the hat info tho, I had one similar that actually got ruined last year(different manufacture) and glad to replace it now with a nomad.
Appreciate the responses. World class calls being available at the drop of a hat is certainly a good thing!
Quote from: Southerngobbler on June 12, 2021, 11:17:12 PM
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Quote from: Southerngobbler on June 11, 2021, 02:56:05 PM
Its simple, they used to be hard to get. Now they're not. Just call him up and you can have one by next week.
TJ just told me he was around 5 months out. That might just apply to getting a custom order made though.
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Yeah I never said nothing about TJ. Call Marlin and you'll be short about $235 by the end of the conversation. Unless you're picky. Thanks for the hat info tho, I had one similar that actually got ruined last year(different manufacture) and glad to replace it now with a nomad.
Would you or someone else mind sharing Marlin's contact info? I've wanted a call of his for a while and assumed the wait was long. I'm not on social media so callmakers with Facebook are out for me.
Quote from: wolfman on June 17, 2021, 06:25:55 PM
Quote from: Southerngobbler on June 12, 2021, 11:17:12 PM
Quote from: aclawrence on June 12, 2021, 10:30:16 PM
Quote from: Southerngobbler on June 11, 2021, 02:56:05 PM
Its simple, they used to be hard to get. Now they're not. Just call him up and you can have one by next week.
TJ just told me he was around 5 months out. That might just apply to getting a custom order made though.
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Yeah I never said nothing about TJ. Call Marlin and you'll be short about $235 by the end of the conversation. Unless you're picky. Thanks for the hat info tho, I had one similar that actually got ruined last year(different manufacture) and glad to replace it now with a nomad.
Would you or someone else mind sharing Marlin's contact info? I've wanted a call of his for a while and assumed the wait was long. I'm not on social media so callmakers with Facebook are out for me.
Sent you a message.