Won a bid on eBay for a used Schiller Elite Pro Shepherds Crook cornet. Expect it will be delivered by Saturday. Happy that it is not being delivered by USPS.
This is the third PRC rebranded cornet I bought this year.
As a hobbyist player the prices of these cornets do fit into my budget. I am very happy with my ACB doubler Shepherds Crook cornet.
Since my return from a four year absence, I am relearning how to play.

Dale you do have an eye for beautiful horns. Do love the Conn and Getzen horns. I have a long way to go until I feel confident in my abilities to buy another cornet.

Love Retro mod horns. Comfort is my biggest motivation. If it makes it easier to play I am all for it.
Although I now only play modern horns, have in the past modified several horns. Did not hurt resale price at all.
Owners horn can do whatever they want with it.

Today I received my recent inexpensive used cornet purchase from eBay. Cost of cornet was $85.00 dollars. Total cost was $106.75
Very impressed with the overall condition and it does look like a new horn.
Dissembled it and give it an extensive bath, cleaning, wipe down etc. Added fluids , reassembled the cornet and played it.
Did notice the excellent articulation, projection and ease of use.
Also noticed both of my cornets are identical in many ways; Other than the color it reminded me of my other PRC stencil cornet. Both cases are the same except for the logos. The valves and slides are interchangeable. The bottom curve of the shepherds crook is the same in both cornets.
Where it differs is the Schiller cornet has heavier valve caps than ACB cornet. Another difference is the unmarked mouthpiece is a different size than the other cornet.
My conclusion is both cornets were assembled in the same factory in China.

Thanks for sharing and your kind words Dale.
Previously I bought many horns for the experiences too. Need to work on improving my playing skills.
Once I purchased modern day professional horns never looked back. Thought about buying the same model cornet in different finishes. Although from different stencilled PRC suppliers, that is what happened.
Starting over from a four year absence can be joyful but very annoying too.
Have slowly improved but not yet back to where I was in the past. Using my old method books measures my progress.
I am waiting on the How to practice Jazz book.

Due to an awful cold I have been limiting my playing time.Almost back to normal so will be playing more .
Tried blowing on my cornet, no sound came out. Wiped down the valves and it plays fine. A huge bottle of blue juice came with this cornet.
Started playing the tenor sax and it does sound good. It came with cane reeds, neck strap, ligature and mouthpiece.
Of course I bought a new mouthpiece, ligature, neck harness and different strengths of Legere reeds.
Did not like the first neck harness and waiting on another one.
Now I am a doubler again.

@Anthony-Lenzo
With the patch does it still play sharp? Is this a vintage trumpet with sentimental value?
Is it worth it to get a second opinion?

@barliman2001
Very nice. You are amazing at finding excellent shape horn bargains.

@administrator
I am tired of older used equipment that need repair.
Whether it works out or not we will see.
In the past spent to much money on cornets, trumpet, saxes, lessons and repairs.
Trying to limit buying more instruments , mouthpieces etc.
Just want to enjoy playing.

@Kehaulani-0
Thanks for advice. Played a Martin tenor sax for almost two years.
When I get my chops back I will buy a better tenor sax.
Have two sax coming in this week, Mendini tenor sax and King 613 alto sax.
I have ordered a Legere American cut Alto 2.5 synthetic reed and Legere American cut tenor synthetic reed
Have tried many natural reeds but prefer synthetic reeds.
As a hobbyist player I am happy with the current setup with my cornet.
Will see this week if I will be happy with the sax.

@Kehaulani-0
Thanks for your reply and advice. I do enjoy reading your posts on this forum and TH.
I bought a black colored Mendini tenor sax made in China. Should receive by Friday.
Since my cornets were made in the same factory in China decided to sell the ACB silver doubler cornet. More chance of getting a better price than the Schiller cornet.

@robertwerntz
I soon will have both to compare.

Decided to become a comeback player on tenor sax. Any thoughts or information on playing both instruments??!

Have no problems with my horns in the cold Midwest. I live in Metro Detroit.

@Dale-Proctor
Great answer.