Cigar Box Nation2024-03-29T07:52:18ZHillbilly Jeffhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Jeffeakerhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/364757633?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topic/listForContributor?groupUrl=sell-those-puppies&user=1l3opxdjy99xh&feed=yes&xn_auth=noShops selling 'Local Art'tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2024-03-19:2592684:Topic:38186542024-03-19T15:48:12.040ZHillbilly Jeffhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Jeffeaker
<p>I live in western North Carolina, near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There are shops in several mountain towns which cater to tourists. Some specialize in 'local art'. I have consigned instruments to about 5, and all have sold some. They think I'm an artist. [Please don't tell them!] Most dealers need a 25%-40% commission when something sells. I like that I don't have to deal with the public, I only have to forge a relationship with the dealers. I like that I don't have to do…</p>
<p>I live in western North Carolina, near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There are shops in several mountain towns which cater to tourists. Some specialize in 'local art'. I have consigned instruments to about 5, and all have sold some. They think I'm an artist. [Please don't tell them!] Most dealers need a 25%-40% commission when something sells. I like that I don't have to deal with the public, I only have to forge a relationship with the dealers. I like that I don't have to do events [paying entry fees, schlepping the stuff, setup and tear-down]. Its pretty informal although one dealer supplies me with a 1099 each year, impacting my taxes. The dealers like that they don't have any cost of goods as its a consignment deal. Typically I try to consign 3 instruments per location so they have a bit of variety without being overwhelming. I tried an antique shop but that didn't produce any sales. If you have similar shops in your area, give it a go. :-) </p>
<p></p> Selling in Canadatag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2020-01-10:2592684:Topic:34310832020-01-10T12:51:27.118ZHillbilly Jeffhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Jeffeaker
<p>Hello fellow CBGers, I have made close to 15 CBG's , acoustic, acoustic/electric and electric. I have sold 2 acoustic/electric's(one with preamp), and 2 electrics so far. I havn't done a show/market and really don't want to. 2 were sold a place I worked at and the other 2 were sold online. Pricing seems to be the most difficult part of the process. I compare my guitars to others selling online, build quality, type and demographics come into play. I think major cities can demand more $ due…</p>
<p>Hello fellow CBGers, I have made close to 15 CBG's , acoustic, acoustic/electric and electric. I have sold 2 acoustic/electric's(one with preamp), and 2 electrics so far. I havn't done a show/market and really don't want to. 2 were sold a place I worked at and the other 2 were sold online. Pricing seems to be the most difficult part of the process. I compare my guitars to others selling online, build quality, type and demographics come into play. I think major cities can demand more $ due to a larger market although competition can drive that price down. Out in the sticks it's tougher to sell them. That's where I am. I believe I am fair in the market value for the area I am in. I am considering selling by consignment through a music store but that may chew into what I consider a small profit range already. Just my thoughts. I love to build these instruments in my little shop. Keeps my retirement hobbies active.</p>
<p>Cheers, Robbie</p> Cigar box guitar luthier wagestag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2017-05-08:2592684:Topic:28621602017-05-08T00:12:00.892ZHillbilly Jeffhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Jeffeaker
<p>Do you realize a small child working in a sweat shop in a third world country probably has a greater hourly earnings potential than a large child building cigar box guitars for resale in the US of A....:)</p>
<p>Do you realize a small child working in a sweat shop in a third world country probably has a greater hourly earnings potential than a large child building cigar box guitars for resale in the US of A....:)</p> Shipping Coststag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2017-03-18:2592684:Topic:28256972017-03-18T15:31:41.168ZHillbilly Jeffhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Jeffeaker
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<p>I've been shipping my pickups(small packages) all over the world and didn't really have an issue with shipping costs, until now.</p>
<p>A customer contacted from Canada and asked me if I would sell one of my Whiskey Crate Stompers. I thought, sure, why not? I gave him a fair price and told him free shipping. It cant' cost that much to ship a .4 lb item from the states, right? Well, best price I could do was $45. Anyone have tips on reducing shipping costs? I do ship about 15 items…</p>
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<p>I've been shipping my pickups(small packages) all over the world and didn't really have an issue with shipping costs, until now.</p>
<p>A customer contacted from Canada and asked me if I would sell one of my Whiskey Crate Stompers. I thought, sure, why not? I gave him a fair price and told him free shipping. It cant' cost that much to ship a .4 lb item from the states, right? Well, best price I could do was $45. Anyone have tips on reducing shipping costs? I do ship about 15 items each month.</p>
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<p>Thanks,</p>
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<p>Wade</p> Cigar Box Banjo, Cookie Tin Banjo, Canjo, Dulci-jo, Diddley Bow Banjo, Gas Canjo, Etc... Jo! - What sells and why?tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2017-03-01:2592684:Topic:28079952017-03-01T19:34:07.209ZHillbilly Jeffhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Jeffeaker
<p>So... I have been building handmade musical instruments for about 2½ years, or so, now. I primarily build Cigar Box Guitars ( 2, 3, and 4 stringers), as well as some Diddley Bows (up to around 50+ instruments). I have build a few dulcimer scale cookie tin guitars and two string canjo type instruments. </p>
<p>I recently was given a farm-fresh, real-deal Banjo. This thing came to me with 4 rusted strings, fragile tuners that feel like they will break at the slightest hard tweak, and a…</p>
<p>So... I have been building handmade musical instruments for about 2½ years, or so, now. I primarily build Cigar Box Guitars ( 2, 3, and 4 stringers), as well as some Diddley Bows (up to around 50+ instruments). I have build a few dulcimer scale cookie tin guitars and two string canjo type instruments. </p>
<p>I recently was given a farm-fresh, real-deal Banjo. This thing came to me with 4 rusted strings, fragile tuners that feel like they will break at the slightest hard tweak, and a nasty-twisted neck. Surprisingly enough, I was actually able to tune the rusted strings to a quarter step below F (f-C-F-A) and the thing actually hold tune (for the most part). It still has a great sound, despite the condition this thing's in.</p>
<p>Knowing of 4-string "Banjuitars" and even 4 string Dixieland-style banjos... What do people prefer? Is it okay to mix things up (doing a 4-string Banjo-like instrument, but fretting it like a Dulcimer)? Should a Cookie Tin Banjo have 4 or 5 strings? I see where there's a guy (pretty sure a member here) who shows on YouTube how to add the 5th string shelf and tuner to a 4-string Banjo. </p>
<p>I like to make and sell these instruments I make (even though I now crave having a few different ones of my own and need to stop selling some of the ones I have made for myself). This banjo, as roached as it is, is still really cool and still sounds great to me (you might say amazing if you saw it in the condition its in). I plan on keeping it for sure, just will use it for measurements to make some other cool stringed instruments.<br/><br/>I know the whole thing of "no rules". I'm just looking to see what folk's thoughts are on the different instruments reminiscent of a Banjo, or other handmade instruments with the letters, "Jo" associated with them. </p> consignment advicetag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-01-12:2592684:Topic:24871502016-01-12T11:44:29.356ZHillbilly Jeffhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Jeffeaker
Hello all,<br />
I recently contacted a local coffee house/pub/music school, that is all under one roof. Looks pretty cool.<br />
I'll be meeting with one of the staff of instructors to show him some of my builds. He's excited to explore the possibility of teaching students how to play them and consigning them. Any advise you have would be great such as what is the typical percentage split.<br />
Should I leave one on loan to see if he can promote them?
Hello all,<br />
I recently contacted a local coffee house/pub/music school, that is all under one roof. Looks pretty cool.<br />
I'll be meeting with one of the staff of instructors to show him some of my builds. He's excited to explore the possibility of teaching students how to play them and consigning them. Any advise you have would be great such as what is the typical percentage split.<br />
Should I leave one on loan to see if he can promote them? consignment advicetag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-01-12:2592684:Topic:24870802016-01-12T11:44:26.473ZHillbilly Jeffhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Jeffeaker
Hello all,<br />
I recently contacted a local coffee house/pub/music school, that is all under one roof. Looks pretty cool.<br />
I'll be meeting with one of the staff of instructors to show him some of my builds. He's excited to explore the possibility of teaching students how to play them and consigning them. Any advise you have would be great such as what is the typical percentage split.<br />
Should I leave one on loan to see if he can promote them?
Hello all,<br />
I recently contacted a local coffee house/pub/music school, that is all under one roof. Looks pretty cool.<br />
I'll be meeting with one of the staff of instructors to show him some of my builds. He's excited to explore the possibility of teaching students how to play them and consigning them. Any advise you have would be great such as what is the typical percentage split.<br />
Should I leave one on loan to see if he can promote them? Market saturation point?tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-01-06:2592684:Topic:24819912016-01-06T23:16:46.469ZHillbilly Jeffhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Jeffeaker
<p>Long time lurker, first time poster. i see a lot of vendors of CBG on places like eBay, Etsy, etc. Not being a long time CBGer, I have to ask the experienced sellers here; Is the market in the USA on the upswing, down swing or still untapped potential? </p>
<p>Is CBG market saturated or is there enough demand to increase the supply and still hope to make a buck or two? </p>
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<p>market trends anyone?</p>
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<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Long time lurker, first time poster. i see a lot of vendors of CBG on places like eBay, Etsy, etc. Not being a long time CBGer, I have to ask the experienced sellers here; Is the market in the USA on the upswing, down swing or still untapped potential? </p>
<p>Is CBG market saturated or is there enough demand to increase the supply and still hope to make a buck or two? </p>
<p></p>
<p>market trends anyone?</p>
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<p>Thanks!</p> Transporting CBGs......tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2014-07-27:2592684:Topic:20635342014-07-27T15:02:09.679ZHillbilly Jeffhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Jeffeaker
A friend of mine is going to his first craft show in October. He will be taking 20 cbgs with him. He would like to know how he they could be packed without getting any scratches or dings on them.<br />
Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated.<br />
Thanks in advance,<br />
-W.T.
A friend of mine is going to his first craft show in October. He will be taking 20 cbgs with him. He would like to know how he they could be packed without getting any scratches or dings on them.<br />
Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated.<br />
Thanks in advance,<br />
-W.T. Cold Wartag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2014-04-19:2592684:Topic:19686342014-04-19T19:46:45.476ZHillbilly Jeffhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Jeffeaker
<p>Just shipped my first guitar to Russia. I've shipped all over Europe, Asia, Australia and such. But this is the first to Moscow. Just want to see if 3-strings can prevent another cold war.</p>
<p>Just shipped my first guitar to Russia. I've shipped all over Europe, Asia, Australia and such. But this is the first to Moscow. Just want to see if 3-strings can prevent another cold war.</p>