The seller field guide
From instrument case
to its next player.
A strong sale starts before the listing: identify the instrument, document its condition, set an evidence-based price, and prepare a safe handoff.
The complete path
Seven deliberate steps.
Your listing can be submitted before Stripe onboarding is complete. It cannot become publicly purchasable until the review is approved, payout setup is ready, and its connected Shopify product is published.
- 01
Identify
Record maker, model, year, serial status, category, and everything included.
- 02
Inspect
Test every function and document wear, repairs, modifications, and service history.
- 03
Photograph
Use even light, a quiet background, multiple angles, close-ups, and honest flaw details.
- 04
Price
Compare completed-sale evidence, current asking prices, condition, rarity, and included accessories.
- 05
Submit
The Exchange reviews clarity, category, condition, price, safety, and missing information.
- 06
Connect
Complete Stripe onboarding before publication so a verified payout destination is ready.
- 07
Ship
Pack, insure, add tracking, preserve the handoff record, and follow the inspection timeline.
A listing buyers trust
Specific beats promotional.
“Selmer Paris Mark VI Alto Saxophone — 1967, Original Lacquer” tells buyers what to evaluate.
Describe every mark or repair in the same order the photographs show it.
Useful provenance answers who used it, what changed, and what a technician last addressed.
State local pickup or shipping availability and any case, size, insurance, or signature needs.