Brass Music Stands
There comes a day in every deal hunter's life where the impossible briefly intersects with reality. A day of unbeatable personal bests. For me, it was the day I found this brass music stand.

I did not buy it from Chairish for $1,150. We can do better than that.

Instead, I was lucky enough to find it on Facebook Marketplace for $4. FOUR DOLLARS. Most things on my grocery list cost more than that! You can't get a boba, a gallon of gas, or a month of any streaming service for that much.
And all those things will be gone before you know it. This music stand is solid antique brass and will last for ages. It's adjustable, so you can play comfortably while sitting or standing. It quietly elevates the ambiance of the whole room.
Don't worry, I wouldn't tell you about a score like this without giving you some leads on how to find your own. This music stand must have been popular back in the day, because Facebook Marketplace is full of them. Searching for "brass music stand" yields many local (to me) results:

There are also options on Craigslist:

If Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist in your area aren't working out, try searching for "brass music stand lyre adjustable" on eBay:

When you add an item to your eBay watchlist (click the heart icon), the sellers will often send you a private offer to try to entice you to buy. I received offers of up to 25% off the listed price of these music stands.