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A group to discuss selling the instruments and accessories we build. Where to sell, how to display, what works and what doesn't. Where do you find your buyers?

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Shops selling 'Local Art'

Started by T-Gripped Mar 19. 0 Replies 1 Like

I live in western North Carolina, near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There are shops in several mountain towns which cater to tourists. Some specialize in 'local art'. I have consigned…Continue

Selling in Canada

Started by Robbie. Last reply by the anonymous pick Jan 13, 2020. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Hello fellow CBGers, I have made close to 15 CBG's , acoustic, acoustic/electric and electric. I have sold 2 acoustic/electric's(one with preamp), and 2 electrics so far. I havn't done a show/market…Continue

Cigar box guitar luthier wages

Started by John Rivers. Last reply by Hollis Fenn Sep 4, 2018. 8 Replies 2 Likes

Do you realize a small child working in a sweat shop in a third world country probably has a greater hourly earnings potential than a large child building cigar box guitars for resale in the US of…Continue

Shipping Costs

Started by Wade. Last reply by the anonymous pick Mar 18, 2017. 4 Replies 0 Likes

I've been shipping my pickups(small packages) all over the world and didn't really have an issue with shipping costs, until now.A customer contacted from Canada and asked me if I would sell one of my…Continue

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Comment by Chris Carlson on January 11, 2014 at 12:07pm: After visiting Wayne's website I observed that he really only specializes in just a couple of very similar designs with just 3 strings only. Which is good if you want to rely on a particular sound and a repetitive production type model. After 20 plus years in the manufacturing arena ... This is a "Safe" and reliable pursuit which really closes the gap on failure of a single production unit - but your creativity to create something artistic and unique starves to death! It's a double edged sword for sure! So I guess it boils down to what you really want to do ... most customers want a certain sound and reliable playability rather than a unique one of a kind guitar at a fancy artisan price! I have to go with Wayne on this one ... But he also needs to build and market some really "One of a Kind" projects or he'll burn himself out building the same three production models over & over & over again. Just my thoughts ... We as a group have a passion for music & individuality in our pursuit.

Comment by Muddy Creek Guitars on January 11, 2014 at 11:43am: James, saw your stuff on eBay. Looks NICE! Not sure why it's not selling.Very reasonably priced. I guess sales could be bad this time of year because everyone just finished Christmas shopping.
Good luck!

Comment by james taze bennett on January 11, 2014 at 6:58am: usersname taz975

Comment by james taze bennett on January 11, 2014 at 6:54am: Cool website Wayne. Thanks fo shering this. Sounds like the ticket.

Comment by Chris Carlson on January 11, 2014 at 4:41am: I like your website Wayne - very nicely done! I'm maybe thinking along the same lines but in specializing in Hubcap guitars? I'm laid off every year for 6 months during the winter and this just might be the ticket!

Comment by Wayne Bigler on January 11, 2014 at 3:43am: The biggest favor I did myself was to start a website (www.biglerguitars.com). I sold my first few guitars on ebay and quickly moved away from them. Their commission rates are ridiculous. The website costs 12 bucks a month and its not hard to generate traffic to it.

Comment by Muddy Creek Guitars on January 10, 2014 at 2:58pm: James, what's your eBay username? I want to see your stuff!

Comment by james taze bennett on January 10, 2014 at 12:47pm: Hi all my first time in this site. ebay is flooded with CBG right now. I have 3 on there at rock bottom prices and the are not doing well. Sold a hubcap cuitar on there last month and did ok with it.

Comment by Alan "Poor Boy" Ackerson on October 26, 2013 at 7:39am: Thanks Reeds! Will look into it some more.

Comment by Reeds Taylor on October 25, 2013 at 7:02am: Alan. I think if you were to go to Ebay and/or Etsy you could set and average price for your style build...and go from there. Just offering ideas. I been selling my rod peizo builds for 160.00 can....that's my general asking price...