Secondhand Instrument Service Contacting the Shops Banjos Concertinas Secondhand Instrument Service Hobgoblin has always specialised in old and rare instruments, as well as modern secondhand items. There is always a wealth of interesting stock to see. We do trade ins, take goods on consignment, and in some cases we buy outright. Please call for advice when you have an instrument to sell, we can often give you a good idea of its value and saleability over the phone. We also do written valuations for insurance purposes at 10 a time.
People are sometimes surprised to find secondhand items priced higher than new ones.
Some of the instruments we sell are very unusual, and the rarity is reflected in the price. The increasing cost of restoration is also a factor. An important factor to remember when trading up is that once an instrument is used, even if for only a few months, it is worth much the same as one several years old. All the depreciation takes place at the outset. Luckily though, after a few years many instruments start to appreciate in value again.