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The Loft Violin Shop

The Loft Violin Shop’s “Trade-in/Trade-up” policy allows a musician a flexible, affordable way to exchange instruments as their musical needs change. Whether it is changing sizes or stepping up to a better instrument, “Trade-in/Trade-up” keeps the musician in the instrument best suited for them.

Here’s how it works:

1. Trade-in/Trade-up applies only to the original purchaser. It is not transferable nor assumable by a third party.
2. Trade-in/Trade-up assumes the instrument or bow is in fine working condition. The Loft Violin Shop reserves the right to assess maintenance and damage costs, adjusting the percentage of allowable Trade-in/Trade-up accordingly.
3. Customers may use the Trade-in/Trade-up policy for any similar (e.g. violin - violin; cello - cello) instrument or bow. There are no limits on how much (or how little) the equity difference. No cash refund is given should the customer choose an instrument or bow that is less than their equity. However all of their equity will carry over for their next Trade-in/Trade-up.
4. Trade-in/Trade-up may not be applied toward the purchase of strings or other accessories. Cases and other “consumable items” are not considered part of the Trade-in/Trade-up policy.
5. Certain sales are exempt from the Trade-in/Trade-up policy such as carbon fiber bows, electronic instruments, special “as-is” sales or sales to schools and organizations.
6. The Trade-in/Trade-up policy does not make any provisions for nor imply that The Loft Violin Shop will “re-purchase” an instrument or bow.

The Loft Violin Shop