Recommendations where to consign a couple of Eastman guitars

[Joe86]

I have an Eastman AC722CE and an E10OM-TC. I want to sell them to get a OM28 or 000-28 or possibly a Bourgeois OM. I figure consignment is the best way to go.

Any recommendation on the best shops to contact to handle consignment of these instruments?

Any recommendation would be greatly appreciated.

[jacot23]

Why not sell them here?

[Joe86]

At the risk of offending folks I just don't have the attitude to deal with the same question again and again

1. What's your best price

2. Will you include shipping

3. Do you take Venmo

I would rather consign and not deal with the issue and spend my time playing

If that answer offends anyone I applogize.

[folkmusikfan]

For the small price of a charter membership it would save you a bundle. Those are two popular guitars also. I think they would sell easily.

[cc132]

I’m not willing to take the hit by going the consignment route, but I agree with you that private party sales can just be miserable. I have a few synths I need to put on Craigslist, and I’m dreading it.

[lfoo6952]

My recommendation would be Larry at www.organicsoundsguitars.com. He charges a very reasonable fee of 20%. I've consigned a guitar with him and the transaction went very smoothly.

[Steve DeRosa]

Originally Posted by Joe86

...I would rather consign and not deal with the issue and spend my time playing.

If that answer offends anyone I apologize.

No apologies necessary, Joe - I've felt the same way for a long time and, other than a couple trades at music stores (where I knew in advance that I would recover as much or more than I had tied up in a given instrument), I've always relied on consignments for the same reasons...

Getting back to your question, I'd check with a few of the reputable independent dealers who handle the Eastman line - Elderly, LA Guitar Sales, Bernunzio, Rudy's, et al. - get their feedback, and take it from there; depending on where you live - and how well-acquainted/friendly you are with the individuals involved - you might also inquire with some of your local music stores to see if their interested. Finally, sometimes there's nothing like an in-person demo/hands-on play test to sell an instrument: attend some open mics/jams/festivals, join a musicians' cooperative in your community, enroll in a guitar class at a local educational institution, or the like, and make it known that your fine-sounding/playing, excellent-condition (I certainly hope so, in both cases...) guitar is for sale - I've seen a few instruments change hands this way over the years, and there's no reason yours can't do the same...

[docwatsonfan]

Originally Posted by Joe86

I have an Eastman AC722CE and an E10OM-TC. I want to sell them to get a OM28 or 000-28 or possibly a Bourgeois OM. I figure consignment is the best way to go.

Any recommendation on the best shops to contact to handle consignment of these instruments?

Any recommendation would be greatly appreciated.

your location might help

[StrummingMadMan]

I would pass on using Elderly. They hit you with set up fees (regardless of condition) and the consignment fee.

[jacot23]

No offense taken, just curious.

[Br1ck]

Or you could walk in and trade them and cash for the guitar that you want.

[Dudley]

The above will be the least amount of hassle factor.

[Steve Zitelli]

Kind of far from you but Lark Street Music Teaneck NJ.Buzzy the owner is nice fair and highly regarded in the business and an Eastman authorized dealer.

[Mark L]

I’d consider LA Guitar Sales. Last I heard they were a big Eastman dealer and they are very good people.

AMW in Pgh. as well.

I, too, would not consider Elderly based on experiences consistent with an opinion stated above regarding “extra” fees.

While you’re at it, I’d talk to AMW about a trade, respective of your post about Collings vs. Bourgeois.

[lfoo6952]

Originally Posted by Mark L

I’d consider LA Guitar Sales. Last I heard they were a big Eastman dealer and they are very good people.

Good people yes, but their fees are very high. I had an amplifier on consignment with them a few years back, and if I recall their fee at that time was around 30%.