HankC

Someone posted that shipping charges are high and a detriment to selling guitars. Actually, it's all about knowing the "inside secrets". I just shipped a large electric guitar (box: 42x18x6) from central Florida to New York for just $23. (PirateShip.com) and I pay about $6 per box - but only on about 1/4 of my sales. Most guitars I ship in reused boxes from new or used guitars I've bought online. Yes, I said "new". I sometimes buy inexpensive new guitars, mod them, set them up, etc. and resell. I have enough local sales to get "free" boxes from the new guitars, which I use for shipping. In my spare time (which isn't a lot) I'm posting all my tips and stuff I've learned buying, selling and repairing guitars, on the GuitarFlipper website.

(Hey Moderator - this post ain't spam! Honest. Please read and see for yourself. Thanks!) I know I'm a decade late, but this thread is near the top in Google for people interested in flipping (buying & selling) guitars and people are checking it out everyday, so I'd like to add some pertinent info - there is a new website dedicated to helping people get into the guitar flipping business - or other related like guitar service, repairs, setups, etc. They don't seem to be selling anything or wanting your money - just free advice - and more useful, indepth advice about buying and selling guitars than you've seen anywhere else. GuitarFlipper.com check it out!