Returns for online purchases must be requested within 48 hours of receipt of instrument. All refunds are subject to a 3.5% credit card processing fee. In-store purchases, international orders, merch, and accessories are not eligible for returns. International orders are subject to duties and taxes at time of delivery.

Carter Vintage Sells More Guitars On Consignment Than Any Other Vintage Dealer In The World

Let us help you get the most value for your instruments. When you consign with Carter, you get access to our dedicated sales team, leading authentication professionals, and world-class repair shop. Each instrument is authenticated, setup, given professional photography, specs, and descriptions, and featured in our Nashville showroom and on our website, where we sell to collectors and players across the world.

We offer the industry’s lowest consignment rates:

            •           Below $3k = 20%
            •           $3k to $50k = 15%
            •           $50k to $100k = 12.5%
            •           $100k and above = 10%

We charge an authentication/listing fee of $85 per instrument to cover authentication, setup, fresh strings, photos, and thorough specs/description. There are no upfront costs, all fees are taken after the sale of the instrument.

We offer shipping for guitar purchases to your specified address. Once you’ve selected your guitar and completed the transaction, we’ll arrange for safe packaging and reliable delivery through trusted shipping carriers. You can also inquire about expedited shipping options for faster delivery.