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pierangler · ‎10-31-2022

I am considering listing for auction a 1949 King Super 20 Alto Saxophone. I've owned it since around 1970. I see them selling for around $2000. Haven't sold a musical instrument or anything over $500. I know that I would need to have the package insured, tracking, and signature required.

Want to know if there is anything else I should consider. I have considered selling it to a local music store, but I think I could be more selling it on eBay.

You're insights would be appreciated.

soh.maryl · ‎11-01-2022

Uh, no. All a buyer has to do is open an item not as described case and nothing about the seller's previous record will matter. He'll be required to send a prepaid return label and to refund in full upon receipt of the returned item.

m60driver · ‎11-01-2022

@ednkarens wrote:
The receipt and the warranty are from a business that has been servicing instruments for 20 years. If there is a "Not As Described" dispute then the buyer would have to be pretty specific. Doesn't eBay take in account a proof of service from a business to help settle disputes?

No.

paraquip · ‎11-01-2022

List it on reverb.com

It's a better marketplace for MI than ebay

pierangler · ‎11-04-2022

Thank you everyone for your thoughts on my plans to list my vintage saxophone. I have decided to take it around to some of the local music stores. I took it to one store and they are interested and will get back to me. Another store said that they could sell it for me as a consignment and take 25%, but they think they can get close to $4000 for it. So, it may take awhile, but I am in no hurry. This is a rare instrument in really good shape - it will only get more valuable as time goes on.

pierangler · ‎12-15-2022

I tried working with local music stores and found that the process was difficult. They did not seem interested in working with me. So, I took paraquip's advice and set up a Reverb account and listed it there. I sold it within a few days for $3,300. After fees and shipping, I netted $2960. A musician purchased the saxophone and was really excited when he received it. Turned out to be a great experience.