ToneTrade
South Africa's Trusted Online Marketplace
Buyers get what they paid for, and sellers are guaranteed payment.
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Secure Escrow
TradeSafe holds your payment
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Safe Delivery
Track your courier order
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Trusted Community
Verified sellers across SA
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Support
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Protected escrow
How ToneTrade Works
Secure escrow for musical instruments — funds stay protected until the deal is done.
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Buyer pays into escrow
Payment is held by ToneTrade / TradeSafe — not sent directly to the seller.
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Seller ships the gear
The seller dispatches the instrument via their chosen courier.
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Buyer receives & inspects
The buyer confirms the instrument arrived and matches the listing.
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Funds released to seller
After confirmation, escrow pays the seller — deal complete.
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Guitars, amps, mics, drums, keys, and more — find gear by instrument type.
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Fresh gear from sellers across South Africa — escrow-backed and ready to ship.
ToneTrade protection
Buy and sell with confidence
What Does It Cost?
ToneTrade uses licensed escrow and payment partners so money only moves when the deal is complete.
ToneTrade: 1% + R10 per successful order. TradeSafe escrow fee is separate and seller-paid (rate depends on payment method).
Courier fees are set per listing and paid by the buyer. See Fees for the full breakdown.
Disputes are reviewed case by case. See our buyer & seller policy for details.
What is Escrow?
ToneTrade holds payment safely until both sides are covered — protecting buyers and sellers of musical instruments.
- Buyers get the gear they paid for.
- Sellers get paid once delivery is confirmed.
- Every ToneTrade checkout includes TradeSafe escrow.
Seller Verification
Sellers can submit identity and business documents for ToneTrade review. Profiles show Verified, Pending review, or Not yet verified. Every ToneTrade checkout includes TradeSafe escrow protection.