David Kerr Violin Shop, Inc
  • Instrument Selections
    • Violins
    • Violas
    • Cellos
    • Baroque and Classical Instruments
  • Bow Selections
    • Violin Bows
    • Viola Bows
    • Cello Bows
    • Baroque and Classical Violin Bows
  • Services Offered
    • Repair and Restoration
    • Appraisals, Consignments, Trades, Buy Backs, Loans
  • Rental Program
    • Rental Prices
    • Short Term Rentals
    • Rental Policies and Requirements
    • Instrument Care
  • Our Staff
  • Calendar/Links
    • Oregon Orchestras
    • String Links
  • The Luthier's Library
  • Shipping Instructions
  • Contact Us

Verbal Appraisals 
     An approximate verbal estimate typically is free.  For appraisals that require research, there will be a charge that may be applied toward the cost of a written appraisal.

Written Appraisals
     We can provide written appraisals to satisfy all insurance, tax or probate requirements. Please call for pricing.
Appraisals include precise valuation, identifying description, and consideration of condition for instruments,
bows, and cases.
We also provide appraisal updates. All appraisals are archived.
Please bring your instrument and bow into the shop along with any documents or certificates.

Certificate of Authenticity   
     We can provide certificates of authenticity for all instruments we sell. A certificate will guarantee the authenticity of an instrument and will include a description of condition, color, varnish, and other details.
Included are measurements and photographs. 

Trade-in Policy  
     We offer full trade-in value for instruments and bows purchased from us. We deduct the cost for
a set of strings for instruments and a rehair for bows.

Buy-Back Policy
 
    We will buy back instruments and bows, in good condition, purchased from us at 50 percent of the purchase price.

Trial Period
     We understand that choosing an instrument can be a difficult and long process. This is why we offer a one-week trial period for instruments and bows. Customers can check out as many as two instruments and three bows for one week to play at home or other settings.  At the end of the week, a customer can make a purchase or return everything and continue searching.


We are happy to ship instruments and bows on trial to players who cannot visit Portland.  Customers pay for shipping both ways.  If a customer chooses to buy an instrument or bow, we refund the cost of shipping.




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