Do you think it is feasible, to sell trade violins?
I would buy broken old trade violins, those german strads and guarns, then bring them back up to play and resale them on eBay? I know how to do the work, just wonder if people would buy into that?
How much do you think they pay for those? I would post them a sound sample.
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susanb1872
·1 year agoDon't take photos on your desk where I can see your keyboard, scissors, rose, yarn etc. Looks very unprofessional.
chevymontecarlo88
·1 year agoViolins are really tough to sell online unless you are dealing with vintage/collectable models. If you work on violins, you are aware of the problems shipping them (bridge removal) and of course how each player responds differently to each instrument. (will need set up upon arrival)
A lot of risk for little reward. IMHO Adding a video of the condition and sound (subjective) is a good idea.
So yes, they can be sold online but typically if you add your time (labor) it will be a wash. (for low to low/mid value)
I would stick with flipping bows rather than bodies. (space and value) IMHO
chariot_badges
·1 year agoSeriously.
Look at the stuff I sell ... who'd of thought.
LoL
inhawaii
·1 year agoIs it feasible to sell violins?
Is it feasible to sell shoes?
Is it feasible to sell toys?
Is it feasible to sell widgets?
It depends what you buy and sell them for and how much profit you make.
itsjustasprain
·1 year agoI buy vintage items needing repair/restoration and resell them here for profit. If you have a niche market with not a lot of competition then you can do well.
But you must have good listings that will SHOW that your items are better than the others. At minimum I think you should try to determine the maker of the instrument as well as document with clear photos what its current condition is.
In the example you have listed right now there are a number of significant flaws that would discourage anyone who is not able to make the necessary repairs. If you can make those repairs then I think you should do so. Then you can list your item as finished and ready to play and that will get more attention.
In general I think you might be taking a lot of risk in trying to ship these instruments safely. You will have to gamble on other sellers being able to pack them safely when you buy them but you have the Money Back Guarantee to fall back on in case of disaster. When you are the seller the risk is your own. You might want to consider selling your restored violins as Local Pickup Only. Good luck.
pickapaper
·1 year agoAgree with @stainlessenginecovers . There is always going to be a market for musical instruments, whether it be learner ones for little kids or professional ones for the ones who have progressed to that.
Look at the sold listings to get an idea of what is selling and for how much. If there are any there that catch your eye and are ones of the type you work on, then why not bring a couple of yours back to life, list them and see how it goes.
You won't know until you try. And if, for some reason, selling yours on eBay doesn't work out, you can always list them other places (other venues or locally) or even perhaps consign them through any musical instrument stores in your area. I can see lots of options for what you are wanting to do.
playwithitagaintoys
·1 year agoNot to be rude, but the pictures of your violin are atrocious. You greatly lower the value you can get with those horrible pictures. You need will lit, sharp pics, without all that clutter in the background.
musicinttree
OP1 year agoI do like quality feed back like this. So I will look into making better pictures of it. I want wait until I cut a new bridge for it.
Yes, I think I was lazy with those pictures.
stainlessenginecovers
·1 year agoLook up previous and current sales for violins, that may give you some clue.
Like most things in this world, there is probably a WIDE variance in pricing for the 'same type thing' due to quality, name brand, age, condition etc.
I'm sure there are Violins for $100 and some for $8000- you'll simply have to research.