Sell, Trade, or Consign Your Instrument
At The Brass Exchange, we offer several ways to help you move forward with your brass instrument — whether you’re looking for a direct sale, consignment, or trade-in toward another instrument.
If you’re searching for where to sell a trombone, trumpet, or other brass instrument, The Brass Exchange works directly with players, families, and collectors to provide clear options and honest guidance.
Many visitors contact us while researching an instrument they already own or are considering selling — often after viewing our Archive of Sold Instruments. 🔎 Our goal is to help you choose the option that best fits your instrument, timeline, and goals.
Sell Directly to The Brass Exchange
We can take the hassle out of selling an instrument on your own by purchasing it directly from you. If your instrument is a good fit for our inventory, we may make an offer to buy it outright. We can also assist with packing and shipping, and in many cases provide a prepaid shipping label.
The best part is that you get paid quickly once everything is finalized.
To get started, please complete our Sell • Trade • Consign Form, or feel free to give us a call.
Note: Every request is reviewed individually. While we can’t make an offer on every instrument, we’re always happy to discuss your situation and offer guidance to help you make the best decision.
Sell on Consignment
Consignment can be a good option for higher-value instruments or collections. If your instrument is valued at approximately $2,500 or more, we’d be happy to consider it for consignment.
For sellers with multiple instruments, consignment may also be appropriate when the aggregate value of the collection meets this range — even if individual pieces vary in value. Each situation is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
For instruments or collections that fall below this range, a direct purchase may be a better fit. While consignment is not available for every submission, we’re always happy to review your details and help you determine the most practical path forward.
When consigning with The Brass Exchange, we handle the entire process, including:
- Professional photography and listing on our website
- Detailed descriptions highlighting your instrument’s features
- Exposure to a growing, highly targeted customer base
- In-person and online buyer inquiries
Our audience continues to grow, which increases visibility and the likelihood of a timely sale.
Consignment Fees & Services
We charge a 20% consignment fee based on the final sale price. Any additional expenses — such as shipping to us, repairs, or cleaning — are discussed and approved in advance.
If your instrument requires service before sale, we can help coordinate that as well.
Trade-Ins
We also accept trade-ins, which can be applied toward another instrument from our inventory. This can be a flexible and convenient option for players looking to upgrade or change direction.
Getting Started
To begin, simply complete our Sell • Trade • Consign Form or contact us directly. We’ll review your submission and help guide you toward the best path forward.
If you decide at any point that you’d like your instrument returned, just let us know and we’ll arrange shipment back to you and cancel the agreement.We can take the hassle out of selling an instrument on your own, by purchasing it directly from you. If it is an instrument that we are interested in, will make an offer to buy it from you. We will even help you with shipping. The best part is that you will get paid quickly. To get started, please fill out the Exchange-Brass form, or give us a call. Note: Every request for a direct sale to The Brass Exchange will be reviewed on an individual basis, and that we cannot promise to make an offer on every request. However, we are still happy to speak with you about your situation and make a recommendation that will assist you in making the best decision.
Sell On Consignment
At The Brass Exchange, we make it easy for you to sell your brass instrument through our hassle-free consignment process. Whether you have a single instrument or a collection, we’re here to help.
Consignment Policy
- If your instrument is valued at approximately $2,500 or more, we would be happy to consider it for consignment. Simply send it to us, and we’ll handle the rest.
- For instruments valued below $2,500, we may still be able to help with a direct purchase. While we can't buy every instrument, we are always interested in hearing from you and may still be able to make an offer.
- Our goal is to provide a seamless buying experience for our customers. We accept trade-ins and offer flexible payment options for buyers, ensuring a smooth transaction all around.
- If your instrument requires repairs, don't worry — we can assist with that too.
How to Get Started
To begin the consignment process, simply fill out our Sell-Trade-Consign form or give us a call. We’re here to make selling your instrument as easy as possible!
Consignment Fees
We charge a 20% consignment fee on the total sale price, with deductions for any applicable expenses such as shipping in, repairs, or cleaning (if approved in advance).
We look forward to working with you and helping your instrument find a new home!
Our customer base is growing rapidly, which means that your horn will be more likely to be seen by prospective buyers, and that you will have a better chance of selling it quickly.
Shipping
We will help you with packaging and shipping labels. In most cases we will send you a prepaid shipping label.
Listing Service
We will photograph the horn and list it for you on our website, with a comprehensive description and review of the instrument, highlighting it's features and attributes. Buyers shop online and visit in person.
Cancellation
If you decide that you want your horn back, simply notify us and it will be shipped back to you, and we will cancel the consignment agreement.
