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"From a shop keepers perspective, (which I have been), I would much rather do consign…"

Orcabait replied Jan 13, 2016 to consignment advice

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Jan 13, 2016
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"I work in a used good store and we sell a lot on consignment, including a lot of ele…"

Orcabait replied Jan 12, 2016 to consignment advice

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"Thank you all. This has been an interesting discussion. As with selling anything, kn…"

Orcabait replied Jan 11, 2016 to Market saturation point?

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Selling in Canada

Started by Robbie. Last reply by the anonymous pick Jan 13, 2020. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Cigar box guitar luthier wages

Started by John Rivers. Last reply by Hollis Fenn Sep 4, 2018. 8 Replies 2 Likes

Shipping Costs

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Market saturation point?

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Cigar Box Banjo, Cookie Tin Banjo, Canjo, Dulci-jo, Diddley Bow Banjo, Gas Canjo, Etc... Jo! - What sells and why?

Started by Brian Revels Mar 1, 2017. 0 Replies 0 Likes

consignment advice

Started by Justice Crafted. Last reply by Justice Crafted Jan 13, 2016. 6 Replies 0 Likes

consignment advice

Started by Justice Crafted. Last reply by Orcabait Jan 12, 2016. 5 Replies 0 Likes

PayPal Here

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Transporting CBGs......

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Cold War

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Slowpaw Cigar Box Guitars up and running again in 2014 (-:

Started by Slowpaw Steve T Jan 16, 2014. 0 Replies 0 Likes

music store sales of your instruments

Started by bairfoot cajun. Last reply by Julian Fitton Oct 29, 2013. 5 Replies 3 Likes

Selling Canjos and Amps

Started by John Hersey/Hersey Collectibles. Last reply by Pete Turner Aug 25, 2013. 6 Replies 0 Likes

Do You Take Credit Cards?

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Facebook page for cbg's

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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, 2013. 9 Replies 2 Likes

want to buy a cbg in uk

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