Ebay

chaos0008 · Post by **chaos0008** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 4:29 am

Just a request from me to those who buy flutes from ebay, or other online webs. Do you have any tips or advices you could give me? Like things to look out for, etc... being in asia, i have very limited choices and would like to try to get my flute online as an alternative.

I'll probably be playing for at least another 5 more years? either as a hobby or in band most probably.

fluttiegurl · Post by **fluttiegurl** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 8:04 am

Try online web sites that offer a return option or trial period before trying ebay. Many will ship worldwide, though some will not.

If you buy from an individual, stick to name brands and ask lots of questions.

john101 · Post by **john101** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 8:27 am

Ask age and date of last padding and get lots of hi rez photo's. Be cautious, many people on ebay are resellers and don't know anything about the instruments condition. You know, pawnshops and people who pick up stuff at garage sales and then resell the stuff on ebay. Your not getting a bargan if the thing has to be overhauled before being usable.

John

Phineas · Post by **Phineas** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:57 pm

Chaos

Check this out!

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Phineas

chaos0008 · Post by **chaos0008** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 7:22 am

thanks for the help!

does anyone know if any seller that has a trial period of which the shipping fee does not go very high? like perhaps not next day shipping or something like that.

fluttiegurl · Post by **fluttiegurl** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 7:34 am

You will just have to look. Start by pulling up specific brands (such as Gemeinhardt, Yamaha, etc). Ask the seller is you are not sure.

chaos0008 · Post by **chaos0008** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 8:07 pm

okay! thanks for all the help!