Place to sell used instrument?

*kermie* · November 2010

I recently moved and in going through old boxes I found my flute from 6th grade! My parents bought it brand new back then and I only played for 1 or 2 years. It needs some cleaning and has a small dent in one of the connecting pieces but I imagine it still works just fine.

Is there a music store/school/place I can take this and sell it to them? I have no clue what it's value is so I don't know that I'd want to do Craigslist.

Thanks!

huwehotaling · November 2010

Music Go Round buys used instruments

Mrs.Izzy · November 2010

Music-Go-Round will take it, but they will only give you about half of what they will be able to turn around and sell it for. You will get the most $ using Craigslist. Look for the brand name and a model number if possible and google it, that will give you a good idea of what people are selling it for on eBay etc...if you need any more help figuring out the value, PM me, I am a flute teacher and I also have quite a bit of music retail experience. I can definitely help

Schools will also take it, but usually only as a donation. HTH! (sorry for lack of paragraphs...I'm on my iPhone...)

*kermie* · November 2010

Mrs.Izzy:
Music-Go-Round will take it, but they will only give you about half of what they will be able to turn around and sell it for. You will get the most $ using Craigslist. Look for the brand name and a model number if possible and google it, that will give you a good idea of what people are selling it for on eBay etc...if you need any more help figuring out the value, PM me, I am a flute teacher and I also have quite a bit of music retail experience. I can definitely help Schools will also take it, but usually only as a donation. HTH! (sorry for lack of paragraphs...I'm on my iPhone...)

Thanks! I know it's an Emerson but I'll have to look and see if I can find a model number. I'll PM you if I have any more questions!

MrsKizdoodle · November 2010

I had two flutes and ended up donating one to my high school's band program. It turns out it wasn't worth much at all in a sale so I thought donating was a good idea.

If you don't want to go that route you could call a couple of music stores and just see what they think. Chances are you won't get as much as you'd hope but it might be worth a few bucks! :-)

Good luck!

Jennylenny · November 2010

A to G Music in Osseo does consignment. The best time to bring instruments to them is in September because of rental season, so they may advise you of that. Because its a mom and pop store, they won't give you the run around and will help you figure out what the instrument is worth. I suggest giving them a call in advance so you don't come by when they're busy. There number is 763-420-5500.

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