Instrument and Bow Tryout and Approval Policy

There is no charge to try violins and bows on approval in the United States other than the return (air-shipment, insured) shipping cost. I do require basic contact information, a shipping address, and a valid credit card (Visa or MasterCard) before sending items on approval.

An approval period of up to ten days is allowed for players to evaluate the playing characteristics and sound of instruments and bows. Up to three bows and two violins are allowed out on approval at the same time. This approval period is for the player to closely examine and play the items with the intent of purchasing an instrument or bow that will suit the player's preferences, both in playability and sound production. It is encouraged for students to seek the advice of their teacher when playing and selecting instruments and bows.

All bows and instruments which are not selected for purchase must be returned at the end of the ten day tryout period and shipped according to the Shipping Guidelines. Please keep the box and packing material from the approval shipment to use in return shipping.

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For International Purchases:

For international clients, I offer a seven-day return option on purchases. Instruments and bows must be paid for in full in advance of shipping, and a shipping charge of $50 for bows and $125 for violins will be added to the purchase price. Upon receipt, the buyer has 7 days to decide to keep the item or to return it for a full refund (less the shipping charge). The buyer will be responsible for any return shipping charges as well as any import duties and VAT taxes. Bows that are made with prohibited materials like tortoise shell, ivory, and baleen (whalebone) cannot be shipped internationally.