Artley 5-0 Open Hole Flute & Piccolo (Set - both sterling silver)

[bslattery84]

I'm in need of assistance, so hopefully I'm in the right place.

My family has come on hard times and sadly I must sell my flute/piccolo set - however - I have no idea what it's worth or the history of it. Also, where is the best place to sell this?

The information that I have is:
Artley 5-0 Sterling Silver Open Hole Flute & Piccolo (both in the same case - accessories included)
Serial# 39 28275 (flute)
Serial# 40 18566

They're both beautiful instruments that play gorgeously even today - however they're in need of a few new pads and a polish. I've always taken good care of them, cleaning them after every use, polishing when necessary but they have been in storage for a bit. I'm incredibly sad to have to sell these but unfortunately paying my mortgage is my top priority right now.

If anyone could help, I'd greatly appreciate it.

[Gandalfe]

Looking at recent listings on eBay might give you some ideas: Artley Listings on eBay

Good luck!

[pied_piper]

Amazon has an Artley 5-0 flute for sale for $350. http://www.amazon.com/ARTLEY-OPEN-HOLE- ... B00CNFKQEU
Unfortunately, Artley flutes are not in high demand and that is on the high end of Artley flute prices these days. Being sold through Amazon, I would assume it's in good working order. So, to "ask" that much for it, it would need to be put it tip-top condition. Most Artley flutes on eBay sell for much less than that. You have stated that it needs some pads and cleaning. A Clean, Oil, Adjust (COA) can run from around $100 to $300 or more. This is probably not the news you were hoping for, but selling it (IFit sells) is probably not going to make your mortgage payment.