SCHACK’s 2ND HAND PURCHASE CHECKLIST

MARK IT!
A = OK,
GOAL/ EXAMPLES/
1. TAKE THIS INTO CONSIDERATION B = So-So,
REASON RESOURCES
C = “Mèh/
NOPE”
REPLACEMENT? Something you already own cracked, crashed or broke. You feel guilty and sad -> A
A double pedal could be an A.
You want to expand. But will you also hit it as much as the other Crash But if you already have 2
ADD ON?
or Tom? crashes, give it a B. You DON’T
need a third floortom, ever.
Can you play that next musical genre with your current setup or do you
You will start playing Jazz in a
just need to replace the drumheads to get a better sound? A bass
MUSICAL NEED? combo and only have a 24” kick
computer or specific laptop software you can use for continued practice
drum —> A
is always an A!
You have money to spare and you want to make more money from it. But you are planning to play it in
INVESTMENT?
Musical need = nill…. public? OK, it gets an A
You want to organise exhibitions or see musical instruments as art In case you need to rent space
COLLECTOR? decoration or want to complete a selection you already own. Or, it really fo storage, arrange extra
already is a collector’s item… insurance etc., NO A!!

AGE &
2. GET SOME FACTS FIRST
CONDITION
CITES -> Bubinga wood shells,
Rosewood fingerboards now
MATERIALS Made of woods, metals or plastics that are currently CITES protected/
need specific export/import
USED? forbidden or restricted?
papers or product detail sheets
—> http://www.cites.org
Listen to it on your regular
Seller has an online clip or genuine, dated recording available online?
SOUNDCHECK? headphones or speakers. Read
Whatsapp helps!
reviews!

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 Roland TD-10 V-Drums released
Check the first YouTube or online promo videos, go find out on in 1992, Roland SPD-S in 2003
RELEASE DATE
www.notsomoderndrummer.com , check Facebook Groups and Reddit. but SPD-SX black version in
2011 already
Roland TR-808/909 still spare
parts somewhere, but not
SPARE PARTS Is it discontinued by the original brand manufacturer? Are there 3rd party allowed to be distributed or
AVAILABLE? copy spare parts available? reproduced. Some older
instruments still in stock need to
be destroyed by manufacturer.
Be careful when buying a “ B-
MAINTENANCE Are you buying from a trader? “B-Stock” items could also be interesting. Stock” electronic drumset from
Guitar Center’s store floor.

3. PRICE YOU ALWAYS HAVE NEGOTIATING POWER

A brand new car which leaves
COMPARED TO the dealer garage by only 10
Check official brand price vs. online dealer prices for new item FIRST!
RELEASE PRICE meters loses already 20% of
value.
WARRANTY Is the product still under warranty? Really? Then -> A
Seller deserves an “A” for this
PAPERWORK Can the seller share the original invoice or purchase receipt? as it’s also a condition for
current warranty as well.
Is current owner willing to send you a DATED picture? (back panel or Check displayed product picture
STATE
insides included) for authenticity
Trustworthy/caring sellers
ALL-IN-ONE Does it come with the original box? Cables and small parts? Manual? usually keep these items in
possession -> A
You will NOT become a better
drummer when you are
A new item will most likely increase your playing cost… (extra sticks,
LOAN NEEDED? increasing your monthly
heads, noise insulation)
financial stress. KEEP PLAYING,
NOT PAYING!

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 Keep your money in your pocket
Cash on delivery is always A! If you feel the seller out-powers or stalks till you are closer to 100% sure.
PAYMENT?
you, give it a C. You are the buyer so you are
ALWAYS in control!
Go for a partly payment for 2nd hand goods : 1st half on order, 2nd half “Payment Protection” doesn’t
PAYPAL?
on delivery. ever cover a possible “bad buy”
Walk away. If seller doesn’t have a proper bank account and even
WESTERN UNION? doesn’t want to go through PayPal, sound of scam alarm gets quite Risk of fraude is simply too big.
loud…

TRANSPORT
4. DON’T GET RIPPED OFF!
COST
B-Stock comes with an included
Compare the extra for transport cost to the current discounted or B-
DISTANCE? warranty policy, so might still be
Stock price at a dealer.
better than 2nd hand….
A seller always wants to sell. A
When seller is willing to cover for transport cost, including tracking
INCLUDED IN genuine seller also wants you to
option, then ask him or her to include that in the negotiated price. You
PRICE? be a happy customer. Service is
can bargain this way!
key!
Go fetch if possible! Especially when the cost of petrol is less than the If seller is willing to BRING it to
PICKUP?
stress for delivery. you, give it an A!
Seller leaves all cost to you? No
COURIER? Is seller willing to pay for tracking cost or delivery insurance?
tracking either? give it a C!!

5. TAXES CAREFUL - THIS MIGHT SABOTAGE “THE DEAL”

Within the EU is good (no import
INTERNATIONAL Check country of origin and the intracommunity VAT and IMPORT TAX mostly), in between UK and EU
IMPORT? deals with your country of residence now is SH*T/a mess. US to EU
can be tricky too.
You know someone there, so
COURIER If you have a professional account with a courier for your business, use when there’s a problem you can
ACCOUNT? that one! contact your own customer
service person.

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 AGAIN : IMPORT When you feel that “I’ve been
TAX MIGHT Check Facebook, ask questions, check review of seller or the platform scammed a bit” popping up
NEUTRALISE you’re buying from. If you are for instance VAT exempt eligible and seller every few times you hit that
YOUR “NICE still calculates VAT, WALK AWAY! instrument, go in defence mode
DEAL”… next time!

in case of a tie : look MORE A’s?

6. VERDICT HOW MANY A’s compared to B’s & C’s?
further. IT’s A GO!