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Instrument Rental and Purchase
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Used Rental
(w/ Purchase Credit)		 New Rental
(w/ Purchase Credit)		 Outright Purchase Financed Purchase
What Performance Levels** are Available? P1 and P2 P2 P1 to P5 P2 to P5
New or Used? Used Only New Only New and Used New Only
     
Initial Cost $ $$ $$$$ $$$
Overall Long-Term Cost $$$$ $$$ $ $$
Returnable Yes Yes Buy-Back Guarantee* Buy-Back Guarantee*
Minimum Rental Term 2 months 4 Months N/A N/A
Rental Builds Purchase Credit Yes Yes N/A N/A
Credit Applies To Similar New Instrument Starting Instrument N/A N/A
Credit Card Required Yes Yes No Yes
Free Servicing Yes Yes 1 Year (6 months on used) 1 Year
Free Insurance Yes Yes No No
* Buy-Back Guarantee
If for any reason you return your instrument, The Bandstand will refund your purchase price less a rental fee and any repair cost which exceeds normal wear and tear. The monthly rental fee is equal to 5% of the cash price, plus GST, minimum 3 months (15%).
 

**Instrument Performance Levels

P5 - Professional
P4 - Semi-Pro (College)
P3 - Intermediate (Senior High)
P2 - Better Student (Junior High)
P1 - Beginning Student
P0 - Sub-Standard (Not even suitable for beginners, and not sold by The Bandstand)