ToneTrade

How does it work?

Buy and sell musical instruments safely — payment stays in escrow until the gear is confirmed.

For buyers

How buying works

Buy musical instruments with escrow protection — your payment stays safe until you confirm the gear is right.

Find gear & checkout

Browse listed instruments, pick what you want, and pay securely at checkout.
Payment held in escrow

Your money is held by ToneTrade / TradeSafe — not released to the seller yet.
Seller ships the instrument

The seller dispatches your gear with a courier and shares tracking where available.
Inspect on arrival

Check that the instrument matches the listing — condition, accessories, and description.
Confirm or raise a dispute

Confirm receipt to release funds to the seller, or open a dispute if something isn’t right.

For sellers

List your gear, ship after escrow is funded, and get paid when the buyer confirms — no chasing payments.

List your instrument

Draft on desktop, then add at least 3 live phone photos of the actual item. Seller approval unlocks publishing.
Buyer pays into escrow

When someone buys, payment is locked in escrow so you’re covered before you ship.
Ship with a courier

Pack securely and send via your chosen courier. Keep proof of postage and tracking.
Buyer confirms receipt

The buyer inspects the gear and confirms it matches what you listed.
Get paid from escrow

After confirmation, escrow releases your payout — deal complete.