Sterling silver flute

[tattooedmomma]

He wanted 400 I offered 200 has anyone ever bought one for melt value?

[bazinga]

You want to sell something for scrap that is worth more in collector value? I don't get it.

[rwsnc]

Just be sure that it's sterling silver and not silver plated.

[tattooedmomma]

It is marked solid silver. I would love to sell it for the collector value.. Thing is I really really need the money back and cant wait on ebay..

[creeper71]

It is marked solid silver. I would love to sell it for the collector value.. Thing is I really really need the money back and cant wait on ebay..

that is a dumb move... why you want to lose money is beyyond me

you could be losing thousands

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=solid+silver+flute

[tattooedmomma]

I bought it. its beautiful. I am trying to sell it to a dealer or collector..

[creeper71]

can we get a clear very close up of the writing at the one end of the flute.. also are you sure it's a flute an not another instrument?

[tattooedmomma]

Yes its a flute. I have talked to dealers and googles. Its a Gemheimhardt solid silver 3sp 1960's model

[tattooedmomma]

another marking see where is says solid siilver. On all three pieces.

[creeper71]

Yes its a flute. I have talked to dealers and googles. Its a Gemheimhardt solid silver 3sp 1960's model

yeah I figured this out by googling the town made in... what model is it? there is a huge price difference in some models

[tattooedmomma]

model 3sb serial number 624111

[trdhrdr007]

I don't know doodly about flutes. On your picture it looks to me like it says M3S. Is it possible that's the model? I did a search of completed listings on ebay for Gemeinhardt M3S. There were several completed sales in the $290-350 range.

[tattooedmomma]

3sb is on the registration card.

[trdhrdr007]

An ebay search for Gemeinhardt 3SB pulled up completed listings that sold in the $295-405 range.

[Tuberale]

The time to sell musical instruments is right after school has started. Start advertising in your local paper a week before school starts, to 2 weeks after school starts. You will sell it. It should go for $400-$500 minimum, if in good operating condition. If not, you will need to spend some bucks NOW to get the instrument in shape to sell it.

You should also prepare now for telling prospective buyers that the flute has X ounces of silver in it, which is also a precious metals investment.

I used to be a band teacher. I know a little about instruments.

[tattooedmomma]

Thanks so much.. unfortunetly I dont have that much time. Anyone want to make an offer on it??

[creeper71]

how much does it weigh? also you should never spend money on anything you really can't afford...

[2Minnesota]

Maybe you could do a one or three day auction on ebay and start the price at what the minimum you would take for it (include what ebay fees whould be). Just an idea.... Good luck!

[tattooedmomma]

Sold on ebay for 350.00 Not bad. Made 150. If I had more time It could have been better. Still excited!

[DFW_THer]

Sold on ebay for 350.00 Not bad. Made 150. If I had more time It could have been better. Still excited!

You don't pay eBay royalties?!?! show me how!!!!
Lol just givin you hard time. Glad to see you made a buck.