With the recent launch of the new and improved Gear Exchange, music makers of all kinds have the reputation, expertise, and incomparable customer service of Sweetwater behind them when buying and selling used gear! Our marketplace is a great way to list any instrument or accessory that’s collecting dust on the shelf from guitar pedals to cymbals, microphones, and beyond. Read on for ways that Gear Exchange is optimizing the used-gear marketplace experience by catering to the customer’s needs — just like Sweetwater always has.
A Used-gear Marketplace That Meets the Reach and Reputation of Sweetwater
If you decide to sell through Sweetwater’s Gear Exchange, then one thing is certain: your gear will be seen. Each day, thousands and thousands of potential customers visit the Sweetwater website looking for modern and vintage gear, and many of them are already making their way to the Gear Exchange landing page to look at the available gear. Glance at the used-gear offerings on any given day, and you’ll be met with drum sets, amps, keyboards, studio gear, brass and woodwind instruments, guitars, and so much more. This all-encompassing approach to selling ensures there’s something for everyone in the Gear Exchange, and our Staff Picks section lists cool, unique, and interesting items endorsed directly by our on-staff experts.
Get Paid Your Way
Once you sell your first piece of gear, Sweetwater makes it easy to receive payment according to your preferences. Choose direct deposit to a bank account, Venmo, or PayPal for your payout option, and that ensures the money hits your wallet with a nominal 7.5% fee taken out — this fee is smaller than other comparable used-gear marketplaces, ensuring you keep a larger cut at the end of the deal. That said, choosing Sweetwater Gift Card at payout will result in zero fees, meaning you receive 100% of the profit to put toward the Sweetwater gear of your choice!
Buy and Sell Safely with Sweetwater
When it comes to used gear, a stigma persists in some circles that, unless an individual can see and hear the instrument or tool for themselves, a potential purchase is off the table. With Gear Exchange, Sweetwater is tackling this mindset the only way we know how: by ensuring every customer is as comfortable and satisfied as possible with their purchase and sale. To start, listing your gear on the Gear Exchange couldn’t be easier — just look up your gear in the search bar and, if carried in store, our database will fill in the blanks with brand and item name, category, and even a full sheet of specs to accompany your listing. Once the buyer submits payment for the listing, Sweetwater will hold the money for an additional three days (there is an additional two-day hold for first-time sales being paid through Hyperwallet, for a total of five days) as an extra layer of security. This should offer you peace of mind to know that Sweetwater is effectively acting as a broker between buyer and seller. Receive a good review after delivery, and you can bypass either of these holds! Known Sweetwater customers will also receive a “badge” attributed to their account, Sweetwater’s “certificate of approval” that a buyer or seller is a trustworthy source. From start to finish, the Gear Exchange strives for safe and transparent transactions for everyone.
Browse Gear Exchange, Post Your Listings Today!
From ample payout options to lower fees and a growing gear selection, buying and selling used gear the safe way has never been sweeter. To get started with Sweetwater’s Gear Exchange, be sure to visit Sweetwater.com/used and log in to your Sweetwater account. Still have questions about the program? Give the Gear Exchange Admin team a call at (888) 221-0033, and you’ll be well on your way to buying and selling used gear like a pro!