At Rare Guitars, we're always interested in hearing about exceptional instruments. Whether you're looking to trade in, sell outright, or consign with us, we offer a straightforward, honest process with no obligation.
Put your guitar towards one of ours
We sell it for you
We buy it from you outright
Trade-In
If you're looking to purchase one of our guitars and have an instrument to trade, we'd love to hear from you. Fill in the form below with details of both the guitar you're interested in and the one you'd like to trade — we'll come back to you with a valuation typically within 48 hours.
- We only accept quality instruments that are a good fit for our collection
- Amplifiers and digital equipment are not accepted
- Get in touch if you wish to trade in or sell multiple instruments
Consignment
Prefer to let us do the selling for you? We offer a consignment service for quality instruments that are a good fit for our collection.
Up to £10,000
25%
commission
Up to £50,000
20%
commission
Up to £100,000+
18%
commission
We only accept guitars on consignment that:
- Are a strong fit for our collection and customer base
- Have a minimum sales value of £2,500
What the commission covers:
- Payment processing fees (approx. 2–4%)
- Third-party platform fees, e.g. Reverb (minimum 5%)
- Packaging (approx. £30)
- Shipping (approx. £40–£250)
- Processing costs (min. £250) — restringing, photography, description & prep
Direct Purchase
We also buy guitars outright, provided they are the right fit for us. Get in touch to receive a purchase valuation — no obligation.
Important
Trade-in, consignment, or purchase only becomes final once we confirm the guitar has been received in good order.
Trade-In Enquiry Form
Fill in the details below and we'll get back to you with a valuation within 48 hours.