Why is it so expensive to ship uniforms? You probably know the answer to this already: they are very heavy and bulky. Shipping charges can run from $100 for a small set to over $1,000 for a large set. Price also depends on where you are in relation to the seller, how fast you want the uniforms to get to you, whether the set includes hats, which, although relatively light, are very bulky, the choice of shipper, etc.

How long does it take to complete a transaction? A customer may pay via check (5 business days to clear), a cashiers check (no clearing restrictions) or PayPal (also no clearing restrictions, but does incur a 2.7% fee that PayPal charges us). As soon as payment clears, we instruct the sellers to ship. It may still take up to a week for the seller to package and ship the uniforms.

How long does it take to receive my uniforms? Shipping times vary according to the distance between buyer and seller, but generally takes about 3 to 5 business days for freight, which is usually the cheapest option for heavy sets of uniforms. Expedited shipping can usually be arranged with the seller, but will of course be more expensive.

How can we link to MarchingLinks.com? Please use this to place a link to MarchingLinks.com on your web site. The more links we have, the more we can strengthen our community and bring qualified buyers to our site, benefiting all our listing schools.

MarchingLinks.com-a marching band and performing arts resource featuring economical used band items for sale. www.marchinglinks.com

How can we get a link at MarchingLinks.com? Just fill out this form and submit. We will post your link with our next link update.

Our band is not quite sure about listing (or purchasing) our band uniforms. Can you provide more details and references? Sure! We are happy to provide references from hundreds of happy buyers and sellers. We have a community of enthusiastic and satisfied customers from all over the country ready to spread the word about MarchingLinks.com and help you with your questions and concerns. They were in your position once and know exactly how you feel. We at MarchingLinks.com are also available to discuss your listing via phone at 814.244.3532, via conference call during a band parent meeting or by written follow-up. We know that this is a big decision for your band organization and we want to help you feel as comfortable as possible about listing your uniforms or purchasing a set of uniforms. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

Do you ship to other countries? This depends on the seller. Some are willing to do the extra work to ship outside the US, some aren't. If you are interested in purchasing uniforms and reside outside the US, please contact us and we'll find out.

What kind of guarantee does MarchingLinks.com provide? We guarantee that you will be happy with your purchase or we will make it right. We retain your funds until you receive the uniforms, inspect the shipment and release the funds. If there is a problem, we will negotiate the discrepancy with the seller and work out a deal that is agreeable to all involved. In 20 years, knock on wood, we have never have a major problem. Occasionally a shipment will be a few jackets or pants short, but we are able to resolve this with a prorated credit to the buyer. There is never any risk to purchasing through MarchingLinks.com. We guarantee it.

What does +/- mean in the item description? With large sets, it's difficult to get an exact count for every item and so we list most lots as +/-. You will receive a lot that is close to that amount, perhaps a bit more, perhaps a bit less.

Why should we send a photo with someone wearing the uniform? Uniforms that are pictured on a model tend to sell faster than uniforms shown on a hanger or draped over a couch. We want to sell your uniforms as fast as possible, and we bet you do too!

What is the price to list an ad? There is no initial price to list an ad. We will list as much text and as many photos as you feel necessary to properly represent your item. MarchingLinks.com does take a 33% commission upon sale of the item. This commission is deducted before the sale funds are forwarded to the seller.

Why is it so expensive to ship uniforms? You probably know the answer to this already: they are very heavy and bulky. Shipping charges can run from $100 for a small set to over $1,000 for a large set. Price also depends on where you are in relation to the seller, how fast you want the uniforms to get to you, whether the set includes hats, which, although relatively light, are very bulky, the choice of shipper, etc.

How should I price our old marching band uniforms? Asking price depends on popularity of color and style, condition of the uniforms, size of the entire set and how fast you want to sell the uniforms. Typical prices per uniform run from $15 to $30, which you then multiply by the number of uniforms in your lot. If you have an odd number of pants versus jackets, take the lower number as the number of full sets and then list the "extras" included in the sale. You may want to put a price on the extras or just throw them in as a bonus. If you have some pieces that are in poor condition, you may want to also exclude them from the full uniform count, but include them as a bonus item to be used for parts.

Does another school actually want to buy our used uniforms? Yes, yes, yes!!! It may be an old set of uniforms to your band, but to another band, it's the opportunity to get out of jeans and t-shirts and into a real band uniform. Please don't throw out your band uniforms! Give them a new life at another school and return much-needed funds to your own band program.

We want to donate our band uniforms, rather than sell them. Can we do that at MarchingLinks.com? Yes, we can list uniforms to be donated rather than sold, but we do charge a fee to the buyer as it takes the same amount of effort to list, market and ensure a secure transaction for a donation as it does for a regular sale. The fee will be determined based on what would have been the usual selling price for your set and the buyer will pay that fee. Please contact MarchingLinks.com for more information.

How long does it take to sell a set of uniforms? It depends. A sale could take a month or it could take over a year. It all depends on the color, style, condition, number, price and who is looking at the ad.

How long does it take to complete a transaction? A customer may pay via check (5 business days to clear), a cashiers check (no clearing restrictions) or PayPal (also no clearing restrictions, but does incur a 2.7% fee that PayPal charges us). As soon as payment clears, we instruct the sellers to ship. It may still take up to a week for the seller to package and ship the uniforms.

Can we list items other than band uniforms? Sure! We'll list any band/music related item. We have a lot of marching band traffic that responds well to any kind of music or marching item offered for sale.

How many hits does your site get? How do you market the items listed for sale? We get about 25,000 highly targeted hits per month. Additionally, we advertise in music education magazines, indoor and outdoor show programs, other web sites and direct market postcards, letters and phone calls.

How can we link to MarchingLinks.com? Please use www.marchinglinks.com to place a link to MarchingLinks.com on your web site. The more links we have, the more we can strengthen our community and bring qualified buyers to our site, benefiting all our listing schools.

MarchingLinks.com-a marching band and performing arts resource featuring economical used band items for sale. www.marchinglinks.com

How can we get a link at MarchingLinks.com? Just fill out this form and submit. We will post your link with our next link update.

Why do we need a release from our band director, principal or superintendent to sell our uniforms? We want to make sure that the uniforms are being lawfully offered for sale and we ensure this by requiring a release from your band director, principal or superintendent sent from the school email domain.

What sells best? Blue, red, white and black are the most popular colors and sell the most quickly. Uniforms that have little or no identifying marks also sell faster than those with mascots or words prominently displayed. Traditional military styles sell well, as do modern drum corps-style uniforms. But please don't let this limit your listing. We once sold a set of black and turquoise marching band uniforms that we never thought would go. They sold in less than a month. And a set of old fashioned tunic style uniforms also sold quite quickly. It just takes the right band looking at the right time and we offer the best exposure to make that match as quickly as possible.

Will you buy our uniforms? Yes, we will consider that. Please contact us with the specifics for your set.

Our band is not quite sure about listing (or purchasing) our band uniforms. Can you provide more details and references? Sure! We are happy to provide references from hundreds of happy buyers and sellers. We have a community of enthusiastic and satisfied customers from all over the country ready to spread the word about MarchingLinks.com and help you with your questions and concerns. They were in your position once and know exactly how you feel. We at MarchingLinks.com are also available to discuss your listing via phone at 814-244-3532, via conference call during a band parent meeting or by written follow-up. We know that this is a big decision for your band organization and we want to help you feel as comfortable as possible about listing your uniforms or purchasing a set of uniforms. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

How do I place an ad? Visit this link, read the info and follow to the form. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 814-244-3532.

How can you find a buyer for our uniforms? We've been online for over 20 years. This longevity, our accumulated following, personal contacts and our varied marketing efforts allow us to find buyers for 95% of the items we list.

What kind of guarantee does MarchingLinks.com provide? We guarantee to our sellers that we have the cash in hand before we ask you to ship your items. This is why we require 5-business days for checks to clear, regardless of whether the buyer is an individual, a band organization or a school district. (If your item does not sell - very unlikely - you do not owe a penny.) We retain the funds until the buyer receives the items, inspect the shipment and releases the funds. If there is a problem, we will negotiate the discrepancy with the buyer and work out a deal that is agreeable to all involved. In 20 years, knock on wood, we have never have a major problem. Occasionally a shipment will be a few jackets or pants short, but we are able to resolve this with a prorated credit to the buyer.

What does +/- mean in the item description? With large sets, it's difficult to get an exact count for every item and so we list most lots as +/-. You will receive a lot that is close to that amount, perhaps a bit more, perhaps a bit less.

How long does it take for my baton to arrive? Generally, shipping takes 3 to 5 business days for the continental United States.

Will you ship batons internationally? Yes, it's possible. Please contact us to discuss your location and time requirements.

Does our school have to be in your geographic area? No! We can ship anywhere in the U.S.