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Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons '85 pricelist adjusted for inflation

From: "Ed" <edrose1@...>
Date: 2009-11-16

> > SDS1: 365 = 733
>
> I suddenly have two for sale if you're OK with the original price. :P

HA!

> > Red Muscle Shirt: 7 = 14
>
> _That_ on the other hand would be OK for a factory new Simmons shirt. :D

Yes, the shirt seems like a steal!

Think about itÂ… If you wanted to play a 5 piece Simmons kit in 1985 you'd have to shell out:

SDS8: 3111
Stands for SDS8 (x2): 174
Kick pedal: 75
Stool: 50
Acoustic HiHats: 150
Acoustic Cymbals (x2): 250
Stands for HiHats/Cymbals: 250
Amplification (basic): 500
TOTAL (in 1985 $): 4560
TOTAL (in 2009 $): 9153

- or -

SDS7: 4365
Stands for SDS7 (x2): 174
Kick pedal: 75
Stool: 50
Acoustic HiHats: 150
Acoustic Cymbals (x2): 250
Stands for HiHats/Cymbals: 250
Amplification (basic): 500
TOTAL (in 1985 $): 5814
TOTAL (in 2009 $): 11670

- or -

SDS7: 4365
Stands for SDS7 (x2): 187
Kick pedal: 75
Stool: 50
SDS7 HiHat: 1198
SDS7 Cymbals (x2): 1992
Stands for HiHat/Cymbals: 187
Amplification (basic): 500
TOTAL (in 1985 $): 8554
TOTAL (in 2009 $): 17169

Also to consider...
Average yearly income in 1985: 22000
Average monthly rent in 1985: 375