Primo Sankyo Artist Flute bought in 1992-Value???

[daynavarga]

Hello-

I used to compete and be very involved with my flute. However, I have a Primo Sankyo Artist series solid silver B foot flute that I am looking to sell and trying to find out the value. It has an NSR-1 solid silver head joint and both the body and B foot joint are 925 silver. It is open whole and in great condition. I am having all the pads changed and the cork replaced and fully serviced. When I wrote to Sankyo Flutes they said the Artist became the CF 401, however I do believe that the head joint was upgraded from what originally came with that model.

I live in Nashville, TN now. Does anyone know of where I could take the flute to get it appraised and also if there would be anyone interested in buying this flute?

Thanks!

[Kaylyn]

Appraised value will likely be higher than what you can actually sell it for. I did a quick search on eBay, and the newer 401's (the model that replaced the Artist) go for more money than their predecessors. I would guess you may be able to sell it in good condition for somewhere around $2500 or less, provided it doesn't need repairs and is in good adjustment. This is just my opinion, as someone who has owned and sold a Silver Sonic (the model below yours) recently. Good luck!