Lashof Violins occasionally accepts instruments for sale on a consignment basis. What this means is, at our discretion, we will accept instruments for sale that have been sold either by our store or by another dealer.  For this service, on instruments that we have previously sold, we will charge a commission fee for the sale and deduct from the original sale price any devaluation due to market changes, physical condition and repairs that are needed. (Other conditions may apply for instruments originally sold through another store.)

It is impossible to say when an instrument will sell. We are at the mercy of the customer that comes in through the door. We equally show stock and consignment instruments based on the request of the customer. Some instruments sell in a matter of days and others might take several years to find the right home.

When a consignment instrument is accepted for sale, we will determine its value, decide on a fair selling price, deduct the commission and the repair costs, and the remaining balance will be the net amount the consignee/seller will receive when the instrument has sold. A consignment contract will be issued when the instrument is dropped off for sale.

Please note the following conditions:

We can modify our policy: We reserve the right to cancel or modify this policy at any time. All prior contracts  will remain valid as written.

Limitations and terms: This policy applies to our instruments only.  
Not all instruments will be accepted for sale on a consignment basis:  Please inquire prior to bringing in an item for consignment. All instruments sold through our store must meet the construction and playability standards of quality required of our stock and, as a result, not all instruments brought to our store will be accepted for sale on a consignment basis.

Not Part of the Purchase Agreement

By accepting an instrument for sale on a consignment basis, we do not offer to purchase the consigned items when they are dropped off or in the future. We can exercise our right to exclude any instrument from this program at any time.  All aspects regarding consignment sales are entirely at our discretion.