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At Bernhardt House of Violins, we offer many services to help our customers such as Financing, Trade-in Programs, Consignments, and Insurance Appraisals. Learn more below about each program. If you would like additional information about our programs, feel free to contact us and we’re happy to help!

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Interest-free Financing | Layaways| Trade-In Program| Consignment Application| Insurance Appraisal Application

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Interest-Free Financing

We offer fast and easy financing to help make buying an instrument, bow, or accessory affordable and convenient when purchasing in-store. Synchrony Financial makes Interest-Free Financing for In-Store Purchases Possible! Synchrony Financial offers flexible promotions and competitive interest rates.

  • Bernhardt always offers 6 month interest-free payment plan for purchases
  • Simple application process
  • No annual fee
  • Fast credit decisions

* Please note, at this time, Synchrony Financial can only be used for In-Store purchases and is subject to approval by Synchrony Financial.

Layaways

  • Layaways are 8 weeks
  • A credit card is required for automatic payments which will be drafted every other week
  • Customers must pay a 20% nonrefundable deposit which goes toward their purchase

Trade-In Program

We offer 100% trade-in value on any intermediate or professional-level instruments purchased from us.


*subject to inspection for repairs and not including the cost of installing new set of strings.

Consignment Application

  • Violins, Violas, and Basses must be worth at least $5000.00. Cellos must be worth at least $8000.00.
  • Bows must be worth at least $800.00.
  • The consignment must come with a current appraisal (within 5 years) or have us do an Appraisal at $100.00 per item.
  • It must be in very good condition with new strings/hair.
  • Repairs must be completed and paid for before it is placed on display.
  • 80% of the agreed sale price goes to the owner. 20% goes to Bernhardt House of Violins.
  • If the owner picks up the consignment, they will not be able to put it back on consignment.
  • Consignments should be left for a minimum of 3 months, and will be returned, if not sold, at the end of 12 months.
  • Consignments can only be returned to the owner who consigned it.
  • Bernhardt does not take accessories with the consignments unless it will help sell it.
  • Please fill in the form below and then Submit.
  • If you have any other information please email paperwork to: joyce@bernhardtviolins.com
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Insurance Appraisal Application

  • A one page insurance appraisal is $100.00 per item (bow & instrument are separate)
  • Instrument and/or bow are to be left for two weeks for study. We will call if completed earlier.
  • Provide paperwork; such as, sales receipts, previous appraisals, and a written history of how it came into possession.
  • The more information provided, the stronger the appraisal.
  • Please fill in the form below and then submit.
  • If you have any other information please email paperwork to: joyce@bernhardtviolins.com
Please Note
  • There is no charge if a Bernhardt House of Violins appraisal is lost and another is printed and signed with the original date.
  • For an update on a previous Bernhardt House of Violins appraisal (7 years or older), whether the appraised value changes or not, there is a charge of $100 per item and the instrument/bow must be brought in for examination.
Please type in any information you have on your instrument. If you have receipts or other paperwork please email to joyce@bernhardtviolins.com
Appraisals can only be written for the owner of the instrument/bow
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Making an appointement will ensure our strings specialists are available to assist with choosing the perfect instrument for you.

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Joyce Miller is an Accredited Member/supporter of:

Appraiser Association of America

The Violin Society of America

Bernhardt House of Violins is a proud member/supporter of:

 

American String Teachers Association 

National Association for Music Education 

South Carolina Music Educators Association

NAMM Top 100 Dealer in 2020

Recognized as one of the industry’s most outstanding retailers