We sell a large number of instruments for their owners on consignment each year.
We agree on an amount that you would like to get for the instrument, and that will allow us to sell it in a reasonable time at a fair price.
We create a consignment agreement that details this information, as well as spelling our your rights to payment after the sale, and that you can taking back the instrument if desired after covering any expenses. It also clearly states that you are the rightful owner of the instrument and/or have the authority to place it on consignment. You get a copy and we get a copy.
We then arrange for pick up of the instrument at our expense
We then prepare it for sale at our expense, providing the instrument is substantially as described.
We Market, Sell, Deliver, arrange Financing, and Warranty the instrument.
Approximately 10 days after we receive final payment you should receive a check in the mail.
You can sell the instrument for more than we are going to give you on consignment. We are a business and need to cover the above expenses and make a profit.
It is our name that will be associated with the instrument. We will not sell any unworthy instruments at any price.
We will attempt to get a fair price for the instrument but will not overcharge to get you a better price.
The outward appearance is more important than most people realize. A good looking instrument will sell much faster as well as for more money.
Take a good look at the instrument in good light before considering a price, be honest with yourself about the dings and signs of wear. Every instrument will sell if properly priced.
We average 7% profit after expenses
$250 average Pick Up, $100 more if stairs
$125 tuning if recently tuned, more if it has been a few years
$100 + Electronic touch up / repair
$ 75 + Cabinet touchup
?? Delivery expense, buyer pays part
?? Warranty
2.5% Charge card / check fees
and the incremental costs of sales.