Kolstein Music, a prominent Long Island music store, has come under legal fire as owners of high-value bass violins allege they were not compensated for their instruments sold on consignment. The lawsuits involve valuable pieces, including two bass violins from the estate of famed double bassist Marvin Topolsky, along with several other instruments owned by individuals from Japan and Massachusetts. The attorney for the plaintiffs claims the instruments have disappeared without payment, prompting concerns over the store's practices and ownership accountability.
An internationally-renowned Long Island music store sold valuable bass violins on consignment but failed to provide the owners the millions in proceeds, according to lawsuits.
Kolstein Music, its owner Manny Alvarez, and some consignment owners allege that valuable instruments disappeared without payment, prompting lawsuits for misappropriation.
Attorneys representing owners claimed that as the instruments were never returned or paid for, they were left without recourse and struggling for reimbursement.
The lawsuits raise questions about accountability and transparency in the consignment process, particularly for high-value items like bass violins.
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