Turn an unused bocal into cash — quickly, safely, and with expert guidance.
With over 40 years serving the double reed community, we connect quality bocals with the players actively looking for them.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
We welcome oboe d’amore, English horn, bass oboe, bassoon, contrabassoon, baroque bocals, wooden bocals, and pretty much any other double reed instrument bocal you have.
We have customers looking for every level and type of bocal.
No. If you clean and recork it before it arrives here, we may offer you more, but we welcome bocals in just about any condition.
To give you a firm quote of what we would pay, we must see and play the bocal.
Send us an email with good quality photos and a solid description, so that we can estimate the value before you ship. Once the bocal arrives here, we’ll appraise it at no cost and email you with exact details.
Typically, we offer about 40% to 60% of retail value.
Shipping is safe and efficient using UPS, USPS, or FedEx services. We’ve done it every day for 40+ years.
Pack your bocal in a box at least 3″ bigger than the bocal on all sides. Wrap the bocal with foam, bubble wrap, or similar protective material and stuff the box full so the bocal does not shift around.
Assume that the box will be tossed around on the way here, and pack accordingly.
When it first arrives, it will be unpacked and examined. You will receive an email letting you know it arrived safely.
Brian personally examines and play tests every bocal to determine value and condition. When we’re very busy, dozens of bocals might arrive in a week so our response to you can take 2 weeks or more depending on how busy we are.
When an assessment of value is complete, Brian will email you full details and offer options and advice on the best way to move forward.
We will issue you a business check for the agreed amount within 10 to 12 days after completion of the sale.
Email us, call (845) 334-0145, or submit the form to let us know your bocal is on the way.
Please place a printed note inside the box with:
• Your name
• Mailing address
• Daytime phone number
• Email address
This allows us to immediately identify your shipment when it arrives.
Ship Your Bocal
UPS or FedEx (recommended):
Charles Double Reed Company
Consignment Department
516 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401
If you prefer to ship by U.S. Mail (USPS), please send it to:
Charles Double Reed Company
Consignment Department
PO Box 1802, Kingston, NY 12401
Your bocal is received directly by Brian Charles, double reed specialist with over 40 years of professional experience.
Our shop is:
• Secure and video monitored
• Temperature and humidity controlled
• Fully insured for instruments in our care
Every bocal is carefully logged and confirmed when it arrives.
Tell us a little about your instrument or bocal. There’s no obligation — we’ll simply review the information and get back to you.
We typically respond within one business day.
