"To be honest"consignment"What an incredible amount of money to receive!"
I completely agree.
It's only natural to want to get the highest possible price when you decide to part with an instrument that you've cherished for many years.
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I wonder if they're even interested in selling it...it's such a precious instrument.
Furthermore, if the offer is far lower than what I imagined, I'll be disappointed, and I might even feel ashamed of myself for having had such high expectations.
We strive to meet our customers' needs to the fullest extent possible.
What were the feelings behind its ownership? What aspects of it appealed to them and made them love it?
We find the unique value that each instrument possesses, something that cannot be measured by specifications alone, and pass it on to the next customer.
I don't intend to say anything idealistic.
Regret is inevitable when parting with a valuable instrument.
Considering the recent surge in prices for vintage instruments, there are times when I think, "I wish I hadn't sold that one back then."
Strangely enough, I hear many people say, "I'm glad I bought it!"
You rarely hear people say, "I'm glad I let it go!"
However, even after such regrets, I want you to think positively, "I'm sure someone else is taking good care of them now, and I hope they're doing well," so I will do my best to ensure that the next customer will also cherish them.
"The previous owner had a good eye and owned some wonderful instruments."
In order to ensure that you cherish it, we will set it up so that we can confidently introduce it to you.
To that end, I'd like us to start by having an open and honest discussion about how we can ensure our next customer is satisfied.
Even if you're not planning to sell your instrument right now, we'd be happy to hear your opinion just to see how much it might be worth.
Please feel free to contact us for advice.
My grandfather, before he passed away, told my father, "If you ever find yourself in trouble, sell this bassoon." While sorting through my grandfather's belongings after his death, I remembered that conversation, and after doing some research, I realized it was a valuable instrument.
I contacted various buyers, but most of them gave responses that were far from what I was hoping for, such as "It's been a while, so this is the best we can do" or "We can't handle this at our store."
However, the first thing the shopkeeper said to me was, "You shouldn't let go of that instrument so easily."
When I showed them the instrument, I was so happy that they not only assessed its value but also listened to stories about my memories with my grandfather. I truly believe that the staff will pass on my grandfather's beloved bassoon to the next generation.
— Mr./Ms. Kawai, Kanagawa Prefecture —
consignmentFor details regarding the terms and conditions, please feel free to contact us via the "Inquiry" button in the lower right corner of the screen.consignmentPlease include a message saying "I would like to purchase this item."
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1. Contact Us
From "Contact Us" in the lower right corner of the screen:consignmentPlease contact us with your inquiry regarding the purchase.
A specialist will reply to you.
2. Receipt
In addition to picking up your order at the store, you can also receive it via home delivery using our delivery service, or we can come directly to your home for pickup.
3. Inquiry about sales
After checking the condition of the item, we will discuss the selling price and sales method with you.
Once an agreement is reached, we will begin preparing for sales.
4. Sales begin
The product will be displayed in-store and listed and sold on our website and e-commerce sites (Digimart, J-Guitar, Reverb).
It is also possible to sell products without displaying them in the store.
5. Bank Transfer
Once the item is sold, payment will be processed.
Generally, payment will be accepted via bank transfer.
※consignmentThere are conditions for the products we can handle.
Examples of introductions
“X”
I will make sure that posts introducing musical instruments are seen by many people.
Everyone is happy when they get reactions like, "Wow, what a cool guitar!!"
Additionally, famous musicians sometimes visit the store, and videos of them trying out the instruments are uploaded and viewed by many people.
▶︎Gibson L-7 played by Tomo Fujita
▶︎TMG Guitar Dover played by nacoco
▶︎Gibson 1944 J-45 Banner played by Shunsuke Nakamura
“YouTube”
We will be introducing a special instrument on our YouTube account, which has over 30,000 subscribers.
Our expert staff will do their best to convey its appeal to you.
Comments included "Looks great!" and "The sound is amazing!!"
▶︎An absolutely insane vintage Les Paul Deluxe has arrived!
▶︎When I sent questions to Gibson's engineers from that time, some surprising historical facts came to light.
“Digimart/J-Guitar”
You can expect your instrument to rank highly in the rankings.
I'll let you know when that time comes!
“others”
There's a good chance a celebrity might buy your instrument.
Your own guitar might even make its TV debut! We sometimes feature instruments in TV programs, web columns, books, and other media. Let's create a page in history together.
※consignmentWe will contact you in advance if we introduce an item while it is on sale.
TV programs
▶︎Web column (TCGAKKImagazine)
▶︎Books (The world's first SJ (Super Jewels) data collection）
Also, if you wishNot displayed in storesWe often introduce these products only to our most valued customers.
We offer sales methods tailored to your needs, such as "I don't want it to be made public" or "I only want it introduced to people who truly understand its value."
For those who are wondering where to entrust their items for sale and whether they will really get the best price.
① Instruments purchased from "other reputable stores" will receive a 10% increase in appraisal value.
② Buybacks also get a 10% increase in appraisal value!
Please let us take back the instruments you purchased from our store.
③ Trade-in value also increased by 10%!
If you sell your instrument when you purchase a new one, we'll buy it back from you at a better price.
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Author of this article:Matsui (TCGAKKI Store Manager)
After serving as store manager of Kyōritsu Musical Instruments Shinjuku storeTCGAKKIJoined the company. As store manager, I worked in the vintage guitar floor and electric guitars.BassHe has held various positions across genres, including amplifiers and parts. He is a leading electric guitar salesperson in the industry, highly trusted by famous musicians. His favorite musician is B'z. His hobbies include horse racing and golf.
Qualifications and experience: With 20 years of experience as a musical instrument appraiser, I have contributed articles and supervision to publications such as Guitar Magazine.
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