wood 186-size case(s)

[bloke]

There is no urgent need, but I could use one (or two...??) wood case(s) that are the size of 186 tubas.

... Maybe you use a bag 100% of the time, bought yours with a case, and the case is taking up space in your house or garage…??

I would certainly also consider an MTS-style molded case, but the only thing is that I would expect someone - who owns one of those - to want more money for one of those (in good used condition).

Obviously, I’m looking for a motivated seller, regarding pricing, but would expect to pay something…maybe 100 bucks, if it’s in good shape - or one that I can make look really nice in less than an hour...(??)

Also, shipping costs would sort spoil any possible deal. Optimally, I would like to find someone who has planned a summer road-trip that involves I-40, I-55, I-22, etc. - within 50 miles of me or so (western TN), whereby I could meet them at an exit and hand the money for the case - plus a bit more for some gas/nuisance money.
I might be willing to head up towards the Tennessee/Kentucky border, if not too far east...or a couple of hours down into Mississippi or maybe barely into Alabama…but I’m probably not willing to deal with Arkansas, due to the busted I-40 Mississippi River bridge at Memphis.
THANKS !

[Tim Jackson]

I have one of the miraclone cases... I don't think it's been used. Fabric over foam. Good protection and light. Great like-new condition.
I also have a wonderful 186 shipping trunk! Has a saddle inside that holds the horn very firmly. Pro trunk from a Chicago trunk maker in the 60s

Email if interested.
Tim Jackson
tjacks46@bellsouth.net