Consignment at Garrett Park
Sell Your Vintage Guitar for Maximum Value Through Trusted Consignment
At Garrett Park Guitars, our consignment program is designed for owners who want to maximize the sale value of their vintage guitar while reaching serious collectors and professional musicians worldwide.
If you are selling a high-end instrument—such as a vintage Fender, Gibson, or Martin guitar—consignment often achieves a higher final sale price than a direct sale.
Why Choose Guitar Consignment?
Consignment is ideal when your goal is not speed, but maximum market value. Instead of a quick buyout, your instrument is professionally marketed to collectors and enthusiasts who understand its true worth.
- Higher potential sale price compared to direct sale
- Exposure to a global network of serious buyers
- Professional presentation and marketing of your instrument
- Secure, insured handling throughout the process
How Our Consignment Program Works
- Evaluation: We assess your guitar based on originality, condition, provenance, and current collector demand.
- Agreement: We agree on a listing strategy and pricing approach tailored to your instrument.
- Marketing: Your guitar is promoted through our website, trusted marketplaces, and collector networks.
- Sale & Payment: Once sold, you receive your payout within the agreed timeframe.
Consignment Terms
Our standard consignment structure is designed to be fair, transparent, and competitive within the vintage guitar market.
- Seller Proceeds: You receive 80% of net sale proceeds after standard selling expenses such as marketplace and payment processing fees.
- High-Value Instruments: Commission structure may be negotiable depending on the instrument.
- Payment Timing: Payments are issued within 30 days after sale completion, unless otherwise agreed.
- Condition Requirements: Instruments should be properly set up and prepared prior to consignment unless otherwise arranged.
How We Sell Your Guitar
We actively market consigned instruments to reach the right buyers through multiple channels:
- Featured placement on our website
- Listings on trusted marketplaces such as Reverb
- Direct outreach to collectors and dealers
- Industry events and private client networks
All consigned instruments are fully insured while in our care.
Ending a Consignment
Either party may end the consignment agreement in writing. In most cases, we require a short processing period (typically up to 72 hours) to safely retrieve and prepare the instrument for return.
Is Consignment Right for You?
Consignment is best suited for:
- Rare or collectible vintage guitars
- High-value Fender, Gibson, and Martin instruments
- Owners seeking maximum market exposure and pricing
If you are unsure whether consignment or a direct sale is the better option, we can evaluate your instrument and advise on the best path forward.
Contact us to discuss your guitar and receive a professional evaluation.