"Honestly, with consignment work, it's all about the amount you get paid, right?"
I feel that is absolutely correct.
It's only natural that when parting with an instrument you've cherished for years, you'd want to get the best price possible.
Consignment Sales of Musical Instruments
Do they even want to sell it... It's such an important instrument.
Moreover, when offered a price far lower than expected, I feel disappointed and even ashamed of my own expectations.
We strive to meet our customers' needs to the fullest extent possible.
What thoughts have accompanied its ownership? Where did its charm lie, and what was cherished about it?
We discover the value that lies beyond mere specifications—the unique worth inherent to each instrument—and pass it on to the next owner.
I'm not going to sugarcoat things.
When parting with a precious instrument, regret is inevitable.
Given the recent surge in vintage instrument prices, I've often thought, "I wish I hadn't let that one go back then."
Strangely enough, I often hear people say, "I'm glad I bought it!"
You rarely hear people say, "I'm glad I let go!"
But even after such regrets, I want them to think positively: "I'm sure someone else is cherishing them now, and they're doing well." So I'll do my very best to ensure our next customer will also be able to cherish them.
The previous owner had a keen eye and possessed some truly remarkable instruments.
To ensure you can treasure it, we will prepare it with confidence so we can proudly present it to you.
To that end, I'd like us to start by having a frank and open discussion about how we can ensure the next person is satisfied.
Even if you're not ready to part with your instrument right now, feel free to ask just to get an idea of its value.
Feel free to contact us anytime.
My grandfather told my father before he passed away, "If you ever find yourself in trouble, sell this bassoon." While sorting through my grandfather's belongings, I remembered that conversation. After doing a little research, I discovered it was a valuable instrument.
I contacted various buyers, but most shops responded with things like, "It's been so long, so this is the best we can do," or "We can't really handle this item," which was far from the response I had hoped for.
However, at this shop, the very first thing they said was, "You shouldn't just give up that instrument so easily."
When I showed you the instrument, I was truly delighted that you listened not only to the appraisal amount but also to the story of my memories with my grandfather. I wholeheartedly trust that all of you staff will pass on the bassoon my grandfather cherished to the next person.
— Mr. Kawai, Kanagawa Prefecture —
For details regarding consignment terms and conditions, please feel free to send a message via the "Contact Us" link in the bottom right corner of the screen, stating "Consignment Sales Inquiry."
Consignment Sales Process
1. Contact Us
Please contact us via the "Contact Us" link in the lower right corner of the screen and indicate your interest in consignment sales.
Our specialist staff will respond to you.
2. Receipt
In addition to in-store pickup, you can receive your order via home delivery using our shipping service or through our on-site pickup service where we come directly to your home.
3. Sales Inquiries
After confirming the condition and other details, we will discuss the selling price and sales method with you.
Once an agreement is reached, we will proceed with preparations for the sale.
4. Sales Launch
We will display and sell these items in-store, on our website, and on e-commerce sites (Digimart, J-Guitar, Reverb).
Sales without in-store displays are also possible.
5. Bank Transfer
Once the product is sold, payment will be received.
Payment by bank transfer is the standard method.
※Conditions apply to products that can be handled on consignment.
“X”
I'll make sure the post introducing the instrument gets seen by lots of people.
"What a cool guitar!!" Everyone would be thrilled to hear that kind of reaction.
Additionally, famous musicians sometimes visit the store, and videos of them trying out instruments get uploaded, attracting a large audience.
▶︎GGibson L-7 played by Tomo Fujita
▶︎TMG Guitar Dover played by nacoco
▶︎Gibson 1944 J-45 Banner played by Shunsuke Nakamura
“YouTube”
On our YouTube channel with over 30,000 subscribers, we introduce special musical instruments.
Our expert staff will do their utmost to convey its appeal.
"Looks 100%!" "The sound is amazing!!" and many other comments.
▶︎A killer vintage Les Paul Deluxe has arrived!
▶︎When I sent a question to Gibson's engineers at the time, an unexpected history came to light.
“Digimart/J Guitar”
We can also expect the requested instrument to rank highly.
I'll let you know when the time comes!
“Other”
There's a good chance a celebrity will buy your instrument.
Your very own guitar might just make its TV debut! We occasionally feature instruments in TV shoots, web columns, and books. Let's make history together.
※We will contact you in advance when introducing items during consignment sales.
・TV program
▶ Web Column (TCGAKKIMagazine)
▶︎Books (The World's First SJ Reference Collection）
Additionally, upon requestNot displayed in the storeWe often reserve these items exclusively for our valued customers.
We offer sales methods tailored to your requests, such as "I don't want it made public" or "I only want it introduced to those who truly appreciate its value."
Those who are unsure about where to sell their items or whether they'll get a truly high price
① Instruments purchased from other reputable stores receive a 10% higher appraisal value.
② "Buyback" also gets a 10% increase on the appraisal value!
We would be happy to take back any instrument purchased at our store.
③ Trade-ins also get a 10% increase on the appraisal value!
When you purchase an instrument, we'll buy yours back at better terms.
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