We were thinking of adding a new kind of guitar set-up service aimed at those about to sell their guitar, but who wanted to sell them on with a clean bill of health and supply a disc of 10-12 decent quality photos to show the guitar off - just ready for ebay & forum adverts.
We thought this might be good for those who hate taking pics or only have a dodgy camera phone to do so.
1> do a clean up and service for anything that was needed - including frets and electrics etc
2> Professionally photograph the guitar and offer a burnt CD with the pics in Hi res and Forum and ebay friendly sizes
We have good photographic facilities and the high res images are about 40mb (5000x2500 pixel) each & web friendly ones would be smaller (either 1024pixel or 800 pixel size)
We would charge for workbench and photo studio time at the same standard rate that we charge for repairs
Just an idea...don't know if it appeals
Many guitars have a re-sale value. Some you'll never want to sell.
Stockist of: Earvana & Graphtech nuts, Faber Tonepros & Gotoh hardware, Fatcat bridges. Highwood Saddles.
Pickups from BKP, Oil City & Monty's pickups.
Expert guitar repairs and upgrades - fretwork our speciality! www.felineguitars.com. Facebook too!
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Great idea for anyone with a guitar that's special to them.
Many guitars have a re-sale value. Some you'll never want to sell.
Stockist of: Earvana & Graphtech nuts, Faber Tonepros & Gotoh hardware, Fatcat bridges. Highwood Saddles.
Pickups from BKP, Oil City & Monty's pickups.
Expert guitar repairs and upgrades - fretwork our speciality! www.felineguitars.com. Facebook too!
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Many guitars have a re-sale value. Some you'll never want to sell.
Stockist of: Earvana & Graphtech nuts, Faber Tonepros & Gotoh hardware, Fatcat bridges. Highwood Saddles.
Pickups from BKP, Oil City & Monty's pickups.
Expert guitar repairs and upgrades - fretwork our speciality! www.felineguitars.com. Facebook too!
Many guitars have a re-sale value. Some you'll never want to sell.
Stockist of: Earvana & Graphtech nuts, Faber Tonepros & Gotoh hardware, Fatcat bridges. Highwood Saddles.
Pickups from BKP, Oil City & Monty's pickups.
Expert guitar repairs and upgrades - fretwork our speciality! www.felineguitars.com. Facebook too!
Many guitars have a re-sale value. Some you'll never want to sell.
Stockist of: Earvana & Graphtech nuts, Faber Tonepros & Gotoh hardware, Fatcat bridges. Highwood Saddles.
Pickups from BKP, Oil City & Monty's pickups.
Expert guitar repairs and upgrades - fretwork our speciality! www.felineguitars.com. Facebook too!
eBay and PayPal already relieve you of £100 on a sale over £700 so add another £100 and that's a big hit to a seller.
Still if you sell a Les Paul for £1200 and walk away with a quick sale (because your ad, photos and info is head and shoulders above the competition)and £1k in your pocket it's quite an attractive proposition.
However on a vintage instrument or a custom shop that's costs several thousands is where I think that service would really enhance things for both buyer and seller - it's all relative and a couple of hundred outlay to facilitate the sale is less consequential.
Not sure what you can do in 2 hours?
Would the service include an independent written appraisal which gave the new owner confidence?
Something like (off the top of my head)
Overall condition - 8/10
Fretware - minimal on top 3 only
Dings - none
Bucklerash - light
Action - measurements?
Manufacturers Documentation - All there
Case - odd scuff
Etc etc. Not sure exactly what you would rate and some things are of course subjective. I've seen sellers rate there own gear in similar ways but a third party appraisal would be preferable to any buyer.