Analyze instrument retailer terms for trial periods, shipping damage claims, and what happens with vintage and used gear.
Expensive instruments need careful policies. Know the trial period, damage claims, and what "as-is" really means.
Guitar arrived with a cracked neck? You often have 24-48 hours to file a damage claim with photos. Open packages immediately and document everything.
Used and vintage instruments may be "as-is" or "no returns." That $3,000 vintage guitar's quirks are yours to keep once you buy.
30-day trial periods often require instruments returned in original condition with all packaging. Missing the pick guard? Return denied.
0% financing for 48 months sounds great—until you miss a payment and deferred interest (often 20%+) kicks in retroactively.
Instruments bundled with software have separate license terms. Return the keyboard, but you can't return the registered software—and you're still bound by its terms.
Trade-in quotes are estimates until inspection. That $500 quote becomes $200 when they find "undisclosed wear." Once shipped, your leverage is gone.
Paste the terms of sale to understand trial periods and return policies.