Rent-to-Own Program Terms & Conditions

Our Rent-to-Own program is designed to make getting started on a quality string instrument easy, transparent, and worry-free. Below you’ll find a clear overview of how the program works, followed by the full Rental Contract Terms and our Maintenance & Replacement (M&R) Agreement.

FAQs

Yes. The principle that you have paid toward the purchase price of the instrument(s) will roll over to the next rental or can be used to discount the price of an instrument purchase. The maintenance and replacement fee, however, does not roll over. This trade-in credit will be subject to the returned condition of the rental.

Yes. You can bring it by anytime during our normal business hours- no appointment necessary. Provided there are no serious damages done to the instrument upon its return, the deposit will be refunded back to the card on file.

All rentals include an appropriate case and bow for violins and violas, or bag and bow for cello and bass. Rentals DO NOT include any other accessories, i.e rosin, shoulder rests, rock stops, sheet music, etc. Every instructor has a preference on what they would like their student to have. For this reason we do not include this items.

Instruments sold on consignment cannot be rented. The full cost of the instrument varies on the rental level selected. This price will be listed on your rental contract. We typically offer two rental price points (beginner and intermediate) for violin, viola, cello and one for bass (Beginner)

Rentals are billed on the first of each month and are charged to the debit/credit card on file. If the account falls delinquent, a late fee is charged.

Refund Policy

Thanks for shopping at Violin Shop Tampa Inc. If you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, we're here to help. You have 7 calendar days to return an item from the date you received it.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be undamaged in any way and in the same condition that you received it. Your item must be in the original packaging. Strings must be in original packaging and have never been installed on any instrument. Your item needs to have the receipt or proof of purchase.

Once we receive your item, we will inspect it and notify you that we have received your returned item. We will immediately notify you on the status of your refund after inspecting the item. If your return is approved, we will initiate a refund to your credit card (or original method of payment). You will receive the credit within 7 days after the approval of the return, depending on your card issuer's policies.

You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item.