• About Our Business

    About Us:
    MARGATE, LTD. is a sales and management firm established for the purpose of offering vintage and collectible assets for sale throughout the world.
    Specialties:
    We specialize in the sale of vintage musical instruments. Every item that we offer for sale is in our possession. We have a staff of trained technicians and professional luthiers who set up each instrument prior to sale.
    Our Website:
    margateltd.com
  • Our Business Policies and Services

    Shipping:
    For domestic shipping within the USA we charge a flat rate (additional charge applied for deliveries to Alaska and Hawaii). Shipment charges outside the USA are based on actual costs. For international buyers, the cost of import fees, duties, and other charges are paid by buyer.
    Policies:
    GUARANTEE: NO REFUND. BUYER HAS 48 HOURS TO HAVE THE INSTRUMENT INSPECTED BY A PROFESSIONAL GUITAR REPAIR PERSON OR LUTHIER. IF ANY DEFECTS ARE FOUND IN THE MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION OF THE INSTRUMENT (NOT DISCLOSED IN THE AUCTION AD), BUYER WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHIP THE INSTRUMENT BACK TO US BY EXPRESS SHIPMENT USING THE ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIALS AND ANY ADDITIONAL PACKAGING TO INSURE ITS SAFE RETURN. IT MUST BE FULLY INSURED. BUYER PAYS ALL COST TO SHIP THE INSTRUMENT BACK TO US. WE WILL REPAIR THE INSTRUMENT WITHIN TEN DAYS OF RETURN RECEIPT AND SHIP IT BACK TO THE BUYER AT OUR EXPENSE. THIS ASSURANCE DOES NOT APPLY TO KNOBS, STRINGS, HARDWARE DISCOLORATION, STRAPS. CASES, OR ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE THAT MAY OCCUR AFTER RECEIPT BY BUYER. IT IS THE BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY SELLER IMMEDIATELY IF THE INSTRUMENT HAS INCURRED ANY DAMAGE DURING SHIPMENT. IN THE EVENT OF SUCH DAMAGE, PLEASE RETAIN ALL SHIPPING MATERIALS FOR INSPECTION.
    Payment Methods:
    • Money Order/Cashiers Check,
    • Personal Check,
    • PayPal
    • PayPal
    Tax Information:
    For sales within the state of North Carolina, buyer must pay appropriate State and County Sales tax.