Hello. I'm Matsui, the store manager. Every day, many customers come to me with questions about their cherished instruments. Through these interactions, I've come to strongly believe something.
Instruments carry the life story of each owner.
Instruments aren't just objects; they're collections of time. Take, for example, a vintage Gibson model or a pre-CBS Fender. In the market, they're discussed in terms of year, original condition, and market value.
But for their owners, they hold meaning beyond price: the instrument they saved up for and worked hard to acquire, a testament to their youth spent making music with friends, a companion through life's milestones.
That's precisely why, before considering how much to sell for, I think about how to connect them. Letting go isn't the end. When people consider end-of-life planning or decluttering, I often hear sentiments like: "My child won't play it," "I want to avoid it being disposed of without understanding its value," or "I want it to go to someone who truly appreciates it."
I don't intend to simply collect instruments. I want to be the bridge that connects them to their next owner.
The Consignment Option
There's also the option of a direct buyout for immediate cash. However, for those who want to be satisfied with the price, aren't in a hurry, and wish to pass it on to someone who truly understands its value, consignment sales often feel like the better fit.
The key features of consignment sales are: the owner retains control over the asking price, the instrument's background and story can be carefully conveyed, and the likelihood of reaching a suitable owner increases.
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When selling, we introduce not just the specifications, but also the history and the emotions attached to the instrument. This is because it holds significant value for the next owner as well.
My promise: to accurately assess the instrument's intrinsic value, to introduce it honestly without undue hype, and to take responsibility for its next owner.
The sale isn't the end for an instrument. Rather, it's the beginning of a new story. I will accompany you every step of the way to ensure that beginning is a good one.
There's no need to decide immediately. While I may recommend consignment sales, I never rush you. "Still undecided?" "Just want to hear more?" That's perfectly fine too. Let's sort things out together and find the best solution.
Finally, the instrument you've cherished is undoubtedly meaningful. Understanding its value and carefully passing it on to the next owner is my responsibility as the store manager. Even if the day comes to part with it, it's not an ending—it's a moment to entrust your feelings to the future. When that time comes, please reach out. With passion for your feelings and sincerity toward the instrument, I'll help connect it to its next owner.
TCGAKKI
Store Manager Matsui