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where to sell a clarinet in nyc?

Author: ld5000
Date: 2004-04-05 03:09

Hi,
Can anyone recommend a good store in NYC that buys clarinets?

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Re: where to sell a clarinet in nyc?

Author: John J. Moses
Date: 2004-04-05 03:34

Hi ???:
If it's a quality professional clarinet, you might try contacting Jimmy Yan at:

Jimmy Yan - JY Woodwinds
250 W 54th St. (between Broadway and 8th Ave.)
Room 801
New York, NY
212-581-9765

JJM
Légère Artist
Clark W. Fobes Artist

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Re: where to sell a clarinet in nyc?

Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2004-04-05 12:39

Just don't expect to get much for it...

Want a good price for your gear?

- eBay -

The NYC stores have HUGE overhead and can't afford small margins.

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Re: where to sell a clarinet in nyc?

Author: DougR
Date: 2004-04-05 13:01

I know for a fact that Perry Ritter (156 W. 55th St., 212-956-6174) takes horns on consignment--I sold a soprano sax through him that way. He's a great repairman and a no-BS, straight-shooter kind of guy, so why not contact him? It's possible that Jimmy Yan, Roberto, Alexander, and some of the other repair guys also sell on consignment (and may outright buy your horn, but you'd have to check on that).

My experience was that it took a while for the horn to sell, but I got a good price (not a GREAT price, but a good price) and Perry made some money too.

Good luck; keep us posted.

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Re: where to sell a clarinet in nyc?

Author: ld5000
Date: 2004-04-05 14:29

Thanks everybody for your suggestions. I'll probably contact all of them and maybe even settle on ebay.
Leesa

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