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Bocal Majority offers in-person trials at our
Richardson, TX shop and also shipped trials
via UPS shipping. Here is information about
both options. Walk-in trials without
appointment will not be accommodated.
Prior appointment required to try
instruments or bocals.
In-Person Trials
All in-person trials must be scheduled
ahead of time by contacting our
instrumental sales manager. You can call
for an appointment or fill out the contact
form below. We are unable to
accommodate walk-in trial requests.
Although rare, we may be able to
accommodate requests made on the day
of the trial request, but you must call ahead
and we will see you IF we have an available
spot (not guaranteed). We do offer trials on
Saturdays, however those must be
arranged at least 5 days ahead of time. Our
inventory may be out on trial and this will
allow us to ensure that we have a staff
member available to assist you for the trial
and that we have the instruments in the
shop that you wish to try.
Trials Shipped to You
We offer instruments for a 7 day trial period
from the date of receipt. We do allow time
at the end for shipping back to us. On a
trial, up to 2 bassoons, up to 4 oboes, and
up to 8 bassoon or contra bocals can be
sent in the same shipment (depending on
availability). On the day you receive the
instrument(s) your 7 day trial window will
begin. By the 7th day, you should decide
how you wish to proceed and whatever
you're not keeping must be sent back on
that 7th day. It is a good idea to carefully
consider how you will be paying for your
instrument since payment will be due for
any selected instruments at that time.
Bocal Majority does not require a down
payment on any instrument for a trial;
however, we do require a valid credit card
on file as a security deposit in order to do a
trial. We will also charge that card for
shipping when we ship the instrument(s). If
the instrument on trial is not purchased
and is not returned on time, the credit card
number provided will be charged for the
full amount of the instrument. You can opt
to use either the same credit card on file or
a different form of payment (bank transfer,
check, other credit card, loan
disbursement, etc...), and that can be
provided at the end of the trial. We accept
Visa, Mastercard, Discover to secure trials,
but we do not accept American Express.
The customer will be responsible for all
return shipping charges. Bocal Majority will
send a label for return shipping. Retain all
shipping boxes and materials to ship back
in similar fashion. We typically ship UPS
ground with signature required. We cannot
accommodate requests to send without
signature. Here are the typical prices for
shipping each way (based on UPS ground).
It does vary depending on where it is being
shipped. If you would like expedited
shipping, please state that in your request
and we will quote you the price for that
(next day air, second day air, etc...)
1 Bassoon - starting at $35 each way
1 Oboe - starting at $25 each way
1 English horn - starting at $35 each way
1 Contrabassoon - starting at $250 each way
1 to 8 Bocals - starting at $20 each way
SHIPPED TRIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND
REPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
During the trial period, the customer
accepts full responsibility for loss or
damage. After the trial period, the
instrument must be either returned or
purchased and paid for in full. Once an
instrument has been purchased, the sale is
final, and the instrument is not returnable.
The customer is responsible for all
instruments, including accessories, sent on
trial. With a brand new instrument, please
do not open the swabs until you have
decided to purchase the instrument –
please use your own swab. If Bocal
Majority does not hear from the customer
at the end of the trial period, or if there is
any failure to communicate or to return
trial instruments, Bocal Majority will charge
the held credit card number for the full
value of the instrument. All accessories
included with any instrument must be
returned unused; any missing or damaged
accessories will be charged to the
customer’s credit card. Returned trial
instruments must be returned in the same
condition as they were received, and all
instruments will be inspected upon their
return.
*Please note that we do not accept
American Express - kindly use a different
type of card.
To start your trial, submit this form:
Trial Request Form
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