Mouthpieces The Difference?

[ESJohn]

There is a very large price difference between these two mouthpieces. I do see some slight differences in the manufacturer imprint, but both are marked 4R. Would the lesser priced one be an older model? Both are on Ebay right now.

Rousseau Classic R 4R Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece
US $164.95
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E. Rousseau 4R Classic Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece BRAND NEW
US $79.00
US $153.00strikethrough price
+US $6.00shipping cost
48% off listing price

 

[MMM]

If it's from a reputable dealer (ie.: not Etsy or AliExpess) it could very well be an old stock they are selling cheap.
I know that the Rousseau line is now handled by Jodyjazz so they may have updated the logo.

 

[mizmar]

Not a big difference given the "discount" and shipping cost Vs free shipping, surely?

Isn't the big difference marketing and guesswork by the sellers?

 

[ESJohn]

Not a big difference given the "discount" and shipping cost Vs free shipping, surely?

Isn't the big difference marketing and guesswork by the sellers?

One is roughly half the price even with shipping factored in. You are probably correct in regards to the vendor's marketing techniques.