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.
Don't take chances with eBay, Facebook, or Craigslist. Brass instrument sales are our specialty.
Reputation
We've been in the game for a long time. Our name is trusted across the brass playing community.
Expertise
As a pro shop that specializes in brass instruments, we know the ins and outs of the equipment and the biz.
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.
Selection
At any one time, we have over 40 pre-owned brass instruments in playing condition, ready for trial and purchase.
Security
We provide secure transactions through PCI compliance and the latest encrypted technology. Your instrument will be displayed securely online and in our shop.
Trust
When you make the decision to consign your instrument, let the pros handle it. Brass instrument sales are our specialty.
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!
25% Consignment Fee of the total final sale price
⚠ Unfortunately, due to high tariffs, we cannot currently accept international instruments for consignment.
Whether you visit us in person or ship your instrument, the consignment process is straightforward.
Schedule an Appraisal
Schedule an appointment to bring the instrument in for an appraisal. We will quote you an estimated sale price for free.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here are the key points of our consignment agreement. The full text is available below.
Click below to view the complete text of our standard consignment agreement.
I. Right to Sell
The Consignor grants Houghton Horns LLC an exclusive right to sell the Instrument under the terms of this Agreement. The Consignor agrees to deliver to Houghton Horns LLC, on consignment, the Instrument. All sales prices and terms of sale shall be determined by mutual consent of the parties.
II. Proceeds of Sales
Houghton Horns LLC shall charge a consignment fee of the agreed-upon percent of the proceeds from the sale of the Instrument. Payment of the net proceeds from the final sale, after deducting applicable fees, shall be made to the Consignor within thirty (30) days following the conclusion of the buyer's trial/return period.
The Consignor is encouraged to opt for electronic payout via BILL. If the Consignor disregards the invitation, a paper check will be mailed. Houghton Horns LLC shall not be liable for any loss from paper checks. A $25 fee applies for reissuing checks.
III. Title to Merchandise
Consigned merchandise shall remain the property of the Consignor until sold.
IV. Loss and Insurance
Houghton Horns LLC shall be responsible for all shortages, loss, or damage while the merchandise is under the control of Houghton Horns LLC. Houghton Horns LLC shall maintain insurance in adequate amounts to pay for replacement.
V. Payroll Taxes
Houghton Horns LLC shall be exclusively liable for all employee payroll taxes and insurance arising out of wages payable to persons employed by Houghton Horns LLC in connection with this Agreement.
VI. Dispute Resolution
The parties will attempt to resolve any dispute through friendly negotiations. If unresolved, the dispute will be submitted to mediation. If mediation is not successful, outstanding issues will be submitted to binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
VII. Warranties
Neither party makes any warranties with respect to the use, sale or other transfer of the Instrument by the other party or any third party. The Consignor will not be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages related to the Instrument.
VIII. Transfer of Rights
This Agreement shall be binding on any successors. Neither party may assign its interests without prior written consent of the other party.
IX. Termination
This Agreement may be terminated by either party with written notice. A $100 fee applies if the Consignor terminates within three (3) months. Houghton Horns LLC may terminate if the Instrument does not sell within one (1) year, except for specialty instruments (single horns, descant horns, triple horns, natural horns, right-handed horns, rotary trumpets, alto trombones, etc.).
If consignment concludes without a sale, the Consignor is responsible for any unpaid cleaning/repair costs and the cost of returning the Instrument.
X. Entire Agreement
This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes any prior written or oral agreements.
XI. Amendment
This Agreement may be modified or amended if the amendment is made in writing and signed by both parties.
XII. Severability
If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions continue in effect. Courts may limit invalid provisions to make them enforceable.
XIII. Waiver
Failure to enforce any provision shall not waive that party's right to subsequently enforce strict compliance.
XIV. Applicable Law
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
XV. Preparation of Instrument
Houghton Horns LLC may take one (1) to four (4) weeks to prepare the Instrument for sale. All consigned instruments must be brought to "good" or better condition, as determined solely by Houghton Horns LLC. Payment for services is due upon completion.
XVI. Stolen Property
If Houghton Horns LLC becomes aware that any instrument has been reported as stolen, the instrument will be surrendered to law enforcement authorities. It will not be returned to the Consignor.