I have a violin a couple years old that I bought new. I want to sell it, but I don't know how much it would go for. It is in great condition, and I want to sell the case, too. Though it smells rather funky, as it has spent most of its life in a closet. I removed the strings, and two of the pegs don't really move, I can't get them out. It's still very shiny and clean. How much could I get for it? I don't know what size it is. Tell me what other information I should put up about it.
2007-07-06 11:53:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Classical
I measured it, and it is a 3/4. The maker is CK Violins, and I think I bought it in about 2003 or 2002.
2007-07-06 12:01:39 · update #1
It says it was made in 2001 inside
2007-07-06 13:08:14 · update #2
By the way, I was able to get the pegs out and clean them, now they can move.
2007-07-06 13:22:04 · update #3
Take it to a luthier shop and have them appraise it. There's no way to determine the value of a violin via verbal description, IMO.
2007-07-08 01:20:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the best sources of information is ebay.
Take a look on ebay for items similar to yours. After reading the ads for your type of violin, you can see what type of descriptions are given. That may give you a clue as to how to advertise yours. and what information buyers are looking for. If you, or a friend of yours has an ebay account (it only takes a few minutes to sign up for one) you can also find out what violins that are already sold have sold for.
2007-07-06 12:06:13 · answer #2 · answered by Larry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very old violin ?
Look through sound holes, See any stamp,printings or anything about builder/date ?
I Know a bit about those, we have a 'Stradivarius' & 'Steiner' at home; none authentificate :( lol
First step is to keep it at a 'living temperature' .
2. Avoid abrupt change in temperature
3. Find a 'REAL' evaluator
Oups! Just a few hundreds maybe...
Have a good musician test it!!!
2007-07-06 12:12:31 · answer #3 · answered by Alain M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should be able to sell it for the purchase price ..... it does not sound as though the things you say are wrong are serious ...the only problem is with the funky case... and I am sure that can be solved; check with an instrument dealer about that ...
2007-07-06 12:43:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
who the maker is ? how old it is ? if it smells you should have it cleaned . I m sure someone does not want to buy it when it smells . I loved my violin when i had it . I got a divorce and had to sell it . so you have tugged at my heart with this one question . good luck to you . i want a violin for christmas this year and I dont think I will get it . good luck to you anyways.
2007-07-06 11:58:49 · answer #5 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, probably 100 to 300 dollars. It would be more but it will cost the people about 200 dollars and over to get the pegs fixed and set it up.
2007-07-06 13:12:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My violins are bought for 100 pounds (not used, brand new). I sell mine for 60 pounds (about). Hope this helps!!! and good luck! ps please play the violin again! it's fantastic and a great experience! go for it!!!
2016-05-20 01:22:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ebay will probably be your best bet... you might even be able to find a similar violin in similar condition so you can figure out what to start your bidding at
most local instrument resellers are ripoffs (and it doesn't matter where you live... they buy it from you for a couple of bucks and resell it for a hundred or more)
2007-07-06 11:56:40 · answer #8 · answered by rudegrrl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Violin for sale. No strings attached.
2007-07-06 11:58:13 · answer #9 · answered by shane c 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
$100.
2007-07-06 12:24:38 · answer #10 · answered by Redeemer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋