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Consignments

Ready to sell your instrument? Let the pros handle it. With decades of experience, a nationally renowned repair shop, and a secure online storefront, Houghton Horns is the premier destination for brass instrument consignment.


The HH Advantage
Why Consign with Us?

Don't take chances with eBay, Facebook, or Craigslist. Brass instrument sales are our specialty.

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Reputation

We've been in the game for a long time. Our name is trusted across the brass playing community.

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Expertise

As a pro shop that specializes in brass instruments, we know the ins and outs of the equipment and the biz.

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Repair & Warranty

Our in-house repair shop is nationally renowned and capable of any service necessary. They can get any instrument into like-new playing condition, address cosmetic issues, and provide warranties and appraisals.

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Selection

At any one time, we have over 40 pre-owned brass instruments in playing condition, ready for trial and purchase.

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Security

We provide secure transactions through PCI compliance and the latest encrypted technology. Your instrument will be displayed securely online and in our shop.

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Trust

When you make the decision to consign your instrument, let the pros handle it. Brass instrument sales are our specialty.

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Control

Our consignment agreement gives you absolute control over the outcome of the sale. Feel like changing the price? No problem. Agreement expired? Take back your instrument or begin another agreement. You're the boss!

⚠ Unfortunately, due to high tariffs, we cannot currently accept international instruments for consignment.

The Process
How It Works

Whether you visit us in person or ship your instrument, the consignment process is straightforward.

1

Schedule an Appraisal

Schedule an appointment to bring the instrument in for an appraisal. We will quote you an estimated sale price for free.

2

Sign the Agreement

Once we have tentatively agreed on a sale price, we will email you a DocuSign contract of our consignment agreement. Please fill it out before you release the instrument to us.

3

Cleaning & Prep

You will need to pay for an ultrasonic cleaning. We will contact you via phone or email for approval if further repairs are needed to get the instrument into salable condition.

4

Listing & Display

We will photograph your instrument, add it to our website, and display it in our showroom and at music shows. We appreciate your patience, as this may take a month, depending on the availability of our repair technicians and photographer.

5

Get Paid

Approximately four weeks after the sale of your instrument we will contact you to send you an e-payment for the sale price of the instrument minus the consignment fees.

1

Submit an Appraisal Form

Fill out our consignment appraisal form. We will quote you an estimated sale price for free. Unfortunately, we cannot accept international consignments at this time.

2

Sign the Agreement

Once we have tentatively agreed on a sale price, we will email you a DocuSign contract of our consignment agreement. Please fill it out before you ship your instrument.

3

Ship Your Instrument

Ship the instrument to Houghton Horns, 137 Hill St., Keller, TX 76248. Include the signed consignment agreement in the box so we can identify the instrument. Please remove mouthpieces, cleaning supplies, and other accessories from the case — these will not increase the sales price but can bounce around and damage your instrument during shipping.

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Cleaning & Prep

You will need to pay for an ultrasonic cleaning. We will contact you via phone or email for approval if further repairs are needed to get the instrument into salable condition.

5

Listing & Display

We will photograph your instrument, add it to our website, and display it in our showroom and at music shows. We appreciate your patience, as this may take a month, depending on the availability of our repair technicians and photographer.

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Get Paid

Approximately four weeks after the sale of your instrument we will contact you to send you an e-payment for the sale price of the instrument minus the consignment fees.

Key Terms
Agreement Summary

Here are the key points of our consignment agreement.

Exclusive Right to Sell
Houghton Horns has the exclusive right to sell your instrument. You deliver it to us, and we both agree on the sales price.
Payment & Proceeds
Houghton Horns charges a consignment fee. After the fees, you'll get the net proceeds within 30 days after the buyer's return/trial period. You'll get a link to sign up for electronic payment via BILL, our accounting software. We recommend using this method. If you ignore the link, BILL will send a paper check. There's a $25 fee for reissuing lost checks.
Loss & Insurance
Houghton Horns is responsible for any loss or damage while the instrument is in our care, and we'll maintain insurance to cover replacement costs.
Termination
Either party can end the agreement with written notice. If you end it within three months, there's a $100 fee. Houghton Horns can end the consignment if the instrument doesn't sell within a year, except for specialty instruments. You'll pay for any unpaid services and return shipping if the consignment ends without a sale.
Instrument Preparation
Houghton Horns may take about one to four weeks to prepare the instrument before posting photos on our website. We require all instruments to be in "good" or better condition, as determined by us. We can perform the necessary services, which you'll pay for upon completion.

Ready to Consign?

Start the process today — in person or from anywhere in the U.S.

Schedule a Drop-Off Submit Appraisal Form