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Trade-in & consignment

    At TFOA, we always want to give you the opportunity to trade in your old guitar when purchasing your dream guitar!

    You can reach us via email, an Instagram DM, a private Facebook message, or by phone. However, the easiest option is to fill out the form on this page, and we’ll get in touch with you as soon as possible!

    We have a couple trade-in guidelines:

    • Trade-ins are possible with a minimum purchase value of €2000;
    • We only trade in quality instruments and always reserve the right to refuse a trade-in;
    • We do not trade in consignment guitars or discounted products;
    • We do not trade in amplifiers and (digital) equipment;
    • One guitar can be traded in for each guitar. It is therefore not possible to trade in multiple guitars for one instrument.
    • We retain approximately 70% of the sales price as trade-in value.

    Frequently asked questions

    Trade in form

    Ready to upgrade your gear? We're here to help! Let us know which guitar is on your mind and we will explore opportunities together.

    Please tell us more about the brand, model, year of production and condition.

    Please write down as accurate as possible any flaws, damages, modifications etc. about your instrument.

    Please include photos of playing marks and relevant aspects. This will help us accurately estimate the price.

    Consignment

    We can sell your instrument on consignment or buy it from you in consultation. We only accept guitars on consignment that:

    1. Are interesting for us to offer;
    2. Have a good price/quality ratio; 
    3. Have a minimum sales value of €4000.

    The consignment commission also covers all other costs. To give you an insight into the costs, we have provided an overview below of the costs we incur along the way:

    • Payments for credit card, PayPal, (approx. 2 to 4%)
    • Use of third-party websites such as Reverb (approx. 8%)
    • Packaging (approx. €20,-)
    • Shipping costs (approx. €20 to €250)
    • Finally, the processing costs (minimum €300). On average, the operating costs for a guitar are around €300 to go through our entire process. This includes registering and labelling, restringing and set-up, photographing, describing and preparing for shipment. The sales process and other operating costs are not included. 

    We charge €300 of these costs if the guitar is not sold.

    For each sale price, we charge the following consignment commission** percentages:

    Sell prices till €10.000 = 25% commission

    Sell prices till €50.000 = 20% commission

    Sell prices till €100.000 (and higher) = 18% commission

    **Costs that are charged to the consignor:

    • Repair costs (other than regular adjustment costs) are not included in the consignment commission. We always try to communicate this in advance with the consignor, but sometimes we have to perform a repair on-site during a store sale.
    • Processing costs of €300, as explained above. NOTE: These are only charged when the guitar is taken back by the consignor.

    Payments for consignments will take place after the 30-day right of return period. Exception: When a commissioned instrument is sold with cosmetic or technical issues that extend the legal right of return, payment may be extended until all parties are satisfied.

    Purchasing

    We also buy guitars, provided they are of interest to us. Contact us to receive a purchase valuation of the instrument.

    Trade-in, consignment or purchase only becomes final when we confirm that the guitar has been received in good order.

    If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!

    Appraisels

    At The Fellowship of Acoustics, we understand that knowing the value of your guitars is essential, both for insurance and for resale. Our specialists are ready to help you with the appraisal of your instruments, so you can make the right decisions with confidence.

    For an individual appraisal, we charge a fixed fee of €100 per guitar. Do you have several guitars you’d like to have appraised? Then we offer an attractive rate for group appraisals. For the first guitar you pay a base fee of €100, and for each additional guitar you only pay 50% of that amount. This means you’ll pay just €50 for the second guitar, and the same applies to all subsequent guitars.

    With our expertise and passion for music, we ensure you receive an accurate and fair valuation. Contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment. Let us help you discover the true value of your guitars!

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