I am a retire band director and have been around instrument all my life. All beginning student horns have been play tested by me, or by someone in the shop. The keys, valves, slides, pads, and corks work as they should and the horn responds on all notes. I buy and sell brand name horns that have a proven record of performance and reliability. The beginning students horns are all ready to play with the mouthpieces cleaned and disinfected and include cases.  Other items included in the sale will be visible on the photos.  I try and describe any blemishes, dings, dents and scratching as possible.  Shipping in the continuous US is free. I will ship internationally.  I ship through US Postal Service parcel post (6 to 10 days), flat rate (3 to 5 days) if it fits or express (3 to 4 days) if you choose to pay the difference for that service.  If the price for priority is close between Parcel post and priority I send it priority.  This is usually with small interments like flutes especially.I accept all returns regardless of reason.  Please put that it was returned because you changed your mind.  All other reasons will be taken as poor service.  Before you return a horn make sure it is returned to the proper address.  I ship from different locations so to get a fast refund you must ship it to the address where I am located at that time so check with me before shipping.  If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase please let me know right away. I generally do not pay for repairs after shipping.  I prefer to have it repaired so I know what went wrong.  Sometimes I can fix it over the phone if it is a spring that has disconnected.  I will give feedback after you receive the instrument and are satisfied with your purchase.  I also sell intermediate, pro, shop, and wall hanging instruments. These are not beginning student instruments. These instruments will be as described. These instruments are intended for advanced players, schools, music stores, repair shops, collectors or for art projects. If you don’t know what it is, you probably shouldn’t be bidding on it. Collectible horns may not sound like modern instruments. My E-bay store is located at stores.ebay.com/musicInstrumentsdirectorapproved.Payment is expected at the time of sale.  If for any reason it may take some time to make payment please let me know.  If I haven’t heard from you after three day of sale I will re-list the instrument. California residents will be charged 7.25% sales tax.