| Are you the parent of a child who would like to | | | | instruments in your area. |
| play a musical instrument? Whether your child | | | | 3 - Read Descriptions |
| wants to join the school band or pay an | | | | If you search at the right time, you may find as |
| instrument for fun, be ready to fork over some | | | | many as 20 for sale musical instruments or more. |
| cash. Unfortunately, music isn't the cheapest | | | | Don't opt for the first drum set you see. Instead, |
| hobby to get into. As a parent, you could easily | | | | read and compare all your choices. Ensure you are |
| spend hundreds of dollars or more outfitting your | | | | buying an item that works and does not need |
| child with an instrument, such as a trumpet, | | | | repairs, as repairs increase the cost. Your goal is |
| trombone, or drums. Luckily, there is good news. | | | | to spend as little as possible. |
| You can save money in 5 easy steps. | | | | 4 - Make Contact |
| 1 - Visit Craigslist.org | | | | If you find a musical instrument, like a flute, that |
| Craigslist is a popular online classified website | | | | you like, contact the seller. Reread the listing to |
| where many items are bought and sold, including | | | | see if you should make contact by phone or |
| musical instruments. You are likely to find used | | | | email. It is your decision as to whether you want |
| instruments, including trombones, flutes, clarinets, | | | | to agree to buy right away or arrange a quick |
| drums, and more. Buying used is okay, as long as | | | | inspection first. |
| you and your child take the time to properly clean | | | | 5 - Trade Money for the Product |
| first. | | | | Once you agree to buy an item on Craigslist.org, |
| 2 - Perform a Search | | | | you will setup a meeting with the seller. This can |
| To search Craigslist.org, find your state and city. | | | | be at your home or theirs, although most buyers |
| On the left side of the page, you will see a search | | | | opt for a public place. Simply just exchange the |
| box. Search with the instrument you are looking | | | | money for your child's new musical instrument |
| for, such as a drum set, flute, and so forth. You | | | | and you got a great deal! |
| will then see a list of all qualifying for sale musical | | | | |