"I'm not going to die just yet."

Well, the average life expectancy for Japanese people is 81 years for men and 87 years for women.
But you must also be thinking that you'll have to do something about the instruments you own "someday."

Among the instruments you currently own, some were likely purchased out of admiration, while others were acquired because you truly loved their sound or beauty. There may also have been the joy of completing a series or the satisfaction of owning the "ultimate" model.

And as the years pass, you'll find yourself counting down the years you have left.
Strangely enough, even so, to meThere's still time.I believe, or I hope...

By the way, have you ever considered that your instrument might have feelings?
The instrument itself must be grateful to have found a master who values it and treats it with care.
But I'm not prepared for the fact that my husband will be gone in a few years or decades.
These kidsWhat on earth will happen??

The mortality rate for 55-year-old men is 4%, and for 65-year-olds it is 10% (Life Insurance Culture Center).
And the sudden death rate accounts for 10 to 20 percent of the overall death rate.
I know people my age who have passed away, but when "that time" comes, it's often too late.

I've had plenty of regrets in my life, but I don't want you to regret even your hobby of playing an instrument.
I can fully understand the feeling of wanting to enjoy one's own hobbies to the fullest, while wishing for the happiness of one's wife, children, adorable grandchildren, and pets.

That's precisely why entrusting an instrument to family members who can't fully grasp your feelings is, in a way,feel annoyedThere are probably people like that.
Imagine, for example, if you were left with a large collection of historically valuable haniwa of various sizes.Right? (Sorry to those who like haniwa.)

I dislike the term "disposing of an instrument." Now that your era is clearly etched into the instrument's history, to whom would you like to pass it on next? Would you want that instrument sold off on Yahoo Auctions or Mercari?

Many resellers without physical stores have no sales channels other than online auctions.

"The higher the purchase price, the better."
I certainly think so.
Furthermore, the following five conditions are essential.
① Being a specialty store dedicated exclusively to musical instruments
②Possessing sufficient knowledge to understand the value of musical instruments
③Highly reliable maintenance and repair skills
④ Having a physical store means they can't run away
⑤ The person in charge is publicly visible and can be contacted at any time.
Very few musical instrument stores possess all these qualities.

About youSeriously considerIf you picture the face of the person who gave it to you, please ask them when you visit the store.
"Are you prepared to pass on my life partner, along with my feelings, to the next generation?"

＜Inheritance and Gifts＞
If you've read this far, you likely have a considerable amount of assets.
Assets include cash, real estate, stocks, and other securities, but what about musical instruments?
Generally, tax officials don't know the value of musical instruments. So what should you do?
It will be appraised by an expert.

Just because you don't understand its value doesn't mean it's okay. In fact, at our store,Request for AppraisalIt has arrived.
In that case, the heirs face the nightmare of unexpected inheritance tax filings.

Generally, if the total assets fall within the basic deduction amount (¥30 million + ¥6 million × the number of statutory heirs), no inheritance tax is levied.
However, individuals with substantial assets often find that their legal heirs must pay inheritance tax. Depending on the value of real estate or recent stock prices, this tax can become quite high, frequently leading to the sale of the family home to raise cash. Moreover, if the tax office learns that musical instruments are left behind, it's best to assume they will inevitably pursue the matter.

When it comes to real estate, especially handling one's own home, or inheriting securities like stocks, the surviving heirs are left scratching their heads. You wouldn't want to see a future where your father's passion—his music and instruments—ends up tarnishing that legacy, would you?

Even a little bitCognitive anxietyThose who have one should be careful. Few people know that even a will left behind can sometimes be disallowed. Furthermore, only experts know how to handle such situations.

Are there any individuals who have implemented lifetime gifts?
With gifting rules changing in 2024 and the annual gifting system becoming less convenient, some may now be considering the inheritance tax settlement system.

So, does the transfer of ownership of musical instruments, which are part of one's assets, constitute a gift?
"If I die, sell my instruments for cash"—is that really okay?
The final determination rests with the tax office official in charge, butIf you have any concerns,You should want to figure something out beforehand.

While we encourage you to consult a tax accountant or similar professional regarding detailed inheritance and gift matters, our store is happy to assist with your inquiries. We also support informing your family about handling musical instruments and implementing effective measures.

「I'm not going to die just yet.」
Yes, that's exactly right. That's why, surrounded by instruments and burning with passion right now,TCGAKKIPlease tell Matsui about that resolve we discussed. For us, our customers' happiness is defined as their music life itself—including their family and loved ones.
Not a single staff member is blinded by short-term gains or solely focused on trading volume.

Not all staff members at our store possess the same level of knowledge and expertise, so we convey this to our younger staff during internal training sessions.
"Our approach is to treat every customer in front of us as if they were our own father, giving them our utmost sincere and special attention."