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A group to discuss selling the instruments and accessories we build. Where to sell, how to display, what works and what doesn't. Where do you find your buyers?

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Do You Take Credit Cards?

Started by Madurobob. Last reply by Steve wootten Mar 15. 5 Replies 0 Likes

I set up my booth at several festivals last year and did a pretty decent business at most of them. I had a lot of stuff priced at "I have that much in my pocket" prices, but also carried several…Continue

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My First Arts & Crafts Fair - 2012 Orange Blossom Festival, Davie, Florida

Started by Habanera Hal. Last reply by ROBERT GREGORY Feb 14. 9 Replies 0 Likes

Had a great time and learned a lot. I've already posted some photos, a video, and general comments and wanted to decompress a bit from the entire weekend.Friday night was the concert with Arlo…Continue

want to buy a cbg in uk

Started by howling. Last reply by Linda Dec 24, 2012. 18 Replies 0 Likes

so i been looking and frankly im going gaga.So i thought i would ask you lovely folk for help i'm wanting a 3 string fretted or unfretted for max of about £100 pleeeease help...oh i would consider…Continue

music store sales of your instruments

Started by bairfoot cajun. Last reply by Mr.& Mrs. Mojoe May 8, 2012. 2 Replies 2 Likes

if you find a local music store that is willing to put your instruments in their store,i cannot stress enough, how important it is to have great folks that will work with you. this is the first thing…Continue

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Comment by TattooedAxe on March 6, 2013 at 5:59am: Has anyone had any luck selling locally on craigslist?

Comment by Scott aka Farmer Ted on February 17, 2013 at 8:00am: Hey there,

Thought I would post this link to my auctions on Ebay...selling some of my stuff to make room and cash to fund my next project(s). You can see the other items listed by looking at this one and then clicking on "see other items"...cheers and thanks.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/121066318697?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_...

Comment by Madurobob on January 23, 2013 at 11:09am: I use UPS because 1)no material price difference 2) $100 insurance built into the price 3)open when I am able to stop by (like MLK day) and 4) easy shipping tracking.

The only time I use USPS is for shipping out of the country. UPS rapes you on the brokerage fees, USPS is often half the price.

Comment by OldNick on January 23, 2013 at 11:05am: Get yourself a UPS account. You print your own labels, get billed monthly, and you can simply drop the package at any of their pickup points, or have them pick it up (for an additional fee).

Comment by Suspect Device on January 23, 2013 at 10:09am: Trouble is, the people at my post office are nice and the people at my UPS store are total a-holes.

Comment by Suspect Device on January 23, 2013 at 10:07am: Didn't know that about the USPS insurance claims, as I haven't had anything lost/damaged... yet. Looks like I should start shipping via UPS, tho.

Comment by OldNick on January 23, 2013 at 9:56am: USPS insurance is worthless, IMHO. When you make a claim, you need an "expert" to validate the value of the item, and if they do approve it, it takes up to a year to get paid. I'm not kidding. Good luck with one of a kind items like CBGs. I've been through it. UPS and FedEx include insurance with the shipping cost, and there are no hassles getting paid, and they are cheaper than the post office unless it's something very light.

Comment by Suspect Device on January 22, 2013 at 11:29pm: I use the same U-Line boxes Madurobob is referring to. They are indeed the perfect size for most CBGs. I just pack mine in bubble wrap and bogus paper or newspaper and ship them via US Post Office. Normally $16-$30 after adding insurance. I like the idea of packing them with the rigid pink foam insulation sheeting. I may start doing that. Thanks for the tip, Madurobob!

Comment by Madurobob on January 22, 2013 at 11:18pm: I found a place that sold me a bundle of 25 boxes 36X10X6 that open along the length so its easy to lay a guitar in. I think I paid about 1.00 each after a discount they offered (here is the link: http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-18428/Corrugated-Boxes-200-Te...). They are perfect for my CBGs. Inside the box I use that pink foam insulation they sell in 4X8 sheets, 2 inches thick. Since my guitars are generally about 2" thick that means I can have one layer of foam on either side of the guitar and it perfectly fills up the 6" depth of the box. I Cut a piece to fit in the bottom of the box, cut a few small pieces to hold the guitar in place, then another piece to go on top - sometimes I need to modify the top one depending on the guitar. The end result is super strong (perhaps overkill), but lightweight. Just about anywhere in the contig US I can ship to via UPS for about $16. A 4X8 sheet of 2" foam insulation costs about $35, but I get a good 10+ boxes out of it so its not too bad if you plan to ship several guitars.

Comment by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars on January 21, 2013 at 5:46pm: Large box, priority mail, have not had one damaged yet. Make sure to buy the extra insurance just in case.