Trying to ensure good marketing practices and customer confidence is very important. Of the 65 instruments I have sold already, only ten or so were in person. Many of those were paid for by check, in my living room... a show of faith on my part. Most folks who buy off the website also do so with a personal check. It shows a lot of faith in me. I take that confidence very seriously. Lately we have been using PayPal, which I have used mostly in the past to pay out, to receive money in. It worked great. Gave us both a margin of safety and accountability. And more importantly, it is fairly instant. So if you have more confidence using PayPal then we can do that.
Cash works; in person of course. Personal checks, Money orders, and Bank Transfers will all work. When the check clears,and I can be sure it's good... immediate shipping. This can take some time, as clever scammers are always trying to steal honest merchants' goods.
Shipping Costs are Included. Insurance During Shipping is Included. Prices reflect the total cost of the Instrument... No extra charges to consider.
It is indeed a rare thing to find a custom instrument ready and available off of the shelf... Most are made specifically for singular tastes. But I do continue to build them even if I have no other orders. So, it does happen. If you see something you like, move quickly! They usually don't last long. E-mail me at ravensart@ymail.com It's time we got to know each other better. Mahalos, Raven J. Ravary