How do we know what our instrument is worth?
How do you determine your purchase price?
How long does it take for me to get my payment?
How do I get my instrument to you?
What types of instruments do you buy?
Why should I sell to you and not sell the item myself on eBay or Craigslist?
Do you offer consignment sales?
How can I purchase an instrument that you have for sale?
Do you buy anything else besides musical instruments?
Does your company repair musical instruments?
How do we know what our instrument is worth?
We will help determine your instruments value using the systems and market analysis that we have developed over the last several years evaluating musical instruments. We will provide you with three values, the estimated value if you were looking to add the instrument to your insurance policy, the current market value range in which the item will most likely sell for, and our offer price which will include shipping reimbursement for your item.
How do you determine your purchase price?
We use current sales prices and
recent sales estimates (comps) similar to what realtors use in determining the
estimated insurance value, and the current market value. Once we determine what
the instrument could potentially sell for, we then determine the additional
amount we may need to invest into the instrument to get it ready for sale,
and make our offer to you based on the margin needed in order to maintain a good
How long does it take for me to get my payment?
Your payment will be processed once your item has been inventoried and verified, which is generally within 48 hours of receiving the instrument.
How do I get my instrument to you?
In some instances, we can pick up your instrument at a location you request, or we can arrange a drop off location where you can bring your instrument and they will pack it and ship it to us for you.
Depending on the size of the instrument, you can often find a box to use at your local grocery store for free, or you can purchase a box at a local office supply store or even moving/storage facility. Make sure the box is large enough to leave a few inches around the instrument for padding (crumpled balls of newspaper work well) and secure the instrument and any accessories inside the case as well using crumpled newspaper, bubble wrap, or foam peanuts. Use stong packing tape to secure the box closed, and drop it off at your local Post Office.
What types of instruments do you buy?
We buy ALL types of instruments and all brands! Here is a list of items we purchase:
| Type of Instrument | Brand of Instrument |
ALL Saxophones Soprano Saxophone Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone Baritone Saxophone Clarinets Oboes Bassoons Trumpets Bugles Flutes Trombones Guitars Mouthpieces Instrument Accessories |
YamahaJupiterYanagisawaAntigua WindsC.G. ConnConn-SelmerSelmerSelmer ParisKeilwerthCannonballGuardalaAltusPearlGemeinhardtArtleyHaynesCE WindsMiyazawaMuramatsuSankyoBuffet CramponKingBuescherMartin |
Why should I sell to you and not sell the item myself on eBay or
Craigslist?
You
can, and we encourage people to do that if they have the time to properly list
the item and are willing to wait for the sale. Often times, people come to us
AFTE
Do you offer consignment sales?
If you have an item that is a little rarer, or that you arent in a hurry to sell, a consignment sale is usually the best option. Through selling your instrument on consignment, you get access to our network of dealers and private investors looking for the instrument that you have for sale, and generally are willing to play top dollar for the instrument you are selling. Generally we are able to sell the item within 90-120 days, the sale is generally at our expected value, and our commissions are lower than our competitors. So higher sale price, lower commission, equals more money in your pocket!
How can I purchase an instrument that you have for sale?
We do sell musical instruments, visit our website www.christopherelliottinc.com for new, used and vintage musical instruments, saxophones, flutes, clarinets, mouthpieces, and other rare and hard to find items.
Do you buy anything else besides musical instruments?
Since we are musical instrument investor specialists, we tend to only buy musical instruments, but have purchased and sold other items like electronics, books and music, all items related to music. Contact us through our contact us form and we will get back to you on whether or not we can purchase your item.
Does your company repair musical instruments?
We have a full service repair and restoration shop that specializes in woodwind and brass wind repair, as well as mouthpiece refacing and replating.