Many people decide to learn an instrument, but things can get in the way. If you purchased a guitar and decided not to learn the instrument or want something newer and better, you may want to sell it in Chicago. However, it may be difficult to know where to go to get the best price or what to do.
Know It
If you purchased the guitar for personal use, you probably know a lot about it already. However, you may have received it as a gift or gotten it from a passed loved one who may have thought you’d enjoy it. Therefore, it is important to know its make and model, the materials used to make it, whether it is laminated or not, what the fret-board is made of and many other details. This will make it easier to tell others about it.
Honesty
If it has been used lovingly and well, it probably has a few flaws. This may not necessarily lower the price you get, but you should be honest about them. Trying to hide the damage may make you seem like an unworthy seller, meaning people will go elsewhere. If there are internal problems, you may decide to fix them before selling, which can give you a better price, though some buyers want to restore old or broken pieces, so it is completely up to you.
Type/Music
While it usually doesn’t matter what music you played when it was in your possession, many people prefer to buy a used guitar that was used for the same kind of music, especially if you liked the sound. However, if it wasn’t yours or you never used it, you can also tell them that.
Online
If you want to sell your guitars online, you will need to prepare the instrument for photographing. Make sure to take a decent picture that is not blurry and portrays the instrument in a good light. You may want to take close-up photos of various parts of the piece, as well, which can heighten a buyer’s desire to have the item.
Local Shop
A local shop that buys unwanted items may be the perfect place to rid yourself of your unwanted guitar. However, make sure you get a few written quotes from various shops in your area to compare prices. You still want to get a fair price, and if you have one or two shops that wish to pay a higher price, you will probably wish to go with them.
If you want to sell guitars in Chicago, you have many options. Contact Chicago Gold Gallery today to learn about selling various things you may have in your possession, including a guitar.
