Handcrafted was built from the ground up specifically to facilitate sales between verified shops, dealers, and makers in the bowed instrument trade.

Wholesale pricing is sensitive. When players or others outside of the trade see wholesale prices -- or even worse, can purchase at wholesale prices -- it throws off the market for everybody. That's why nobody on Handcrafted can see prices or make purchases until they are verified by our team.

Whether its dead stock, a new offering, or a mixed lot without a clear price, sometimes you just want to say "make me an offer." With Handcrafted, sellers can set fixed prices or allow offers straight from the product page. When they do, you'll get a dedicated chatroom with to negotiate, agree on a price, and complete the transaction. Simple.

Reasonable seller fees and no buyer's premium. There's no double-dipping here.

It is free to create a store and list items for sale. There is a platform fee of 10% when an item is sold (plus payment processing fees), and no additional fees as buyer when you make a purchase.

One of the worst parts about looking at instruments online is that you have absolutely no idea what they sound or play like. What good is knowing it's an "1880 Mittenwald, German Violin" when you don't know whether it's warm or metallic; thin or rich; resistant or responsive? Sellers on Handcrafted can provide instrument characteristics to help give you confidence before you buy.

We happily allow sellers from anywhere in the world. However, buyers must be located in the US for tax reasons. We hope to expand in the near future.