Buy-Sell-Trade
We are currently only offering Consignment for used instruments and not buying gear.
We do accept trades for our existing inventory. Please email us and let us know what you are interested in and what gear you are proposing to trade.
Consignment Guitar Sales
We would love to collaborate with you whenever you are ready to sell your amplifiers, guitars, and estate collections. We have increased our Consignment guitars sales over the years and can be a valuable resource. Selling gear is no longer about just selling locally and now encompasses selling guitars online throughout the United States. With online guitar or amp listings, it is imperative that we can authenticate the instrument or amplifier. Vintage gear especially can be challenging, and values could vary.
What is your Consignment Process?
We inspect your instrument and validate the condition/year. We then reference vintage guitar books for values as well as scanning recently sold similar gear on Reverb. We determine a listing value and what your lowest acceptable offer would be. We will represent you in good faith and will try to get as much as we can for your gear.
What is the minimum value of the musical instruments can Consign?
- We prefer to sell used instruments that are valued at $1,500 dollars or greater.
What are your Consignment Fees?
We charge a $100 dollar listing/inspection/setup fee upon intake. This fee is not refundable unless you change your mind about consigning within 48 hours of dropping off your instrument.
Our selling fee is 20% of the sales price and no additional fees will be charged. Consignors will receive 80% of the sales price.
Guitars & instruments that sell for over 5K will be charged a reduced Consignment Fee of 15%.
For customers that are wanting to buy something in the store or keep their funds on Account, the selling would be 15%.
What services does my Consignment Fee include?
- Insurance
- Inspection
- Setup
- Fretboard treatment
- Polish frets
- Adjust Nut
- Verify saddle height and adjust, as necessary.
- Intonate
- Clean & Buff
- Check electronics, pots, switches, etc.
- Professional photographs
- Create listings for our website & Reverb.
- Answer questions from potential buyers.
- Represent & get the highest sales price possible.
- We will contact you if we get a decent offer that is below your lowest acceptable number.
What if I am not local and want to Consign?
For Consignors that are out of town we can still sell your instruments. We will need the following details:
- Brand
- Model
- Year
- Serial #
- Condition
- History (are you the original owner?
- Has the instrument been modified?
- Send pictures of the headstock, fretboard, back of neck, front/back of body, any area that is scratched.
- Acoustics-verify that the bridge is not lifting or has been repaired.
- Please accurately describe the fret wear or any dings or scratches on the guitar
How much are the Shipping Costs to get my instrument to Midwood Guitar Studio?
We have competitive shipping rates from UPS and can reasonably ship gear within the USA. We do not accept or ship any products outside of the USA.
- Acoustics $75
- Electrics $50
- Amps $120
Do you receive and ship guitars out of the country?
No-we strictly only receive and ship products within the USA.
Is my instrument insured at Midwood Guitar Studio & while being shipped to a buyer?
- MGS provides insurance and is responsible if your consignment is damaged, lost or stolen.
How long is the Consignment Agreement?
- Our standard listing term is 90 Days.