We Buy and Consign

We offer two consignment options: Certified Pre-Owned and Pre-Owned.

Certified Pre-Owned

Flute World Certified Instrument qualifications include:

• Cleaned and polished body, headjoint, footjoint
• Cleaned keys
• Springs in great condition
• New headcork
• Pads, bumpers are in great condition and well-positioned
• All mechanisms (including rods, rod screws, rollers and hinge tubes) are clean and oiled
• Pads are properly shimmed
• Key to key adjustments, key height and lost motion are regulated to exact standards
• Instrument plays in excellent condition

Many of these qualifications can be attained with a Master Service.

Repairs must be completed and paid for before the instrument is listed for sale.

All Flute World Certified instruments are fully maintained throughout the consignment period.

Pre-Owned

Our Pre-Owned option offers a consignment on your instrument without the repair work. Flute World will sell your instrument in the current condition it is in.

The characteristics of non-certified instruments vary. Some are like new, some may need a little work, some may need more extensive work. Some may have been serviced or restored recently by other technicians.

Each instrument has a full write up of the work that is necessary to put it into certifiable condition.

Pre-Owned instruments are not maintained during the consignment period.

Flute World’s commission rate is 25%, with a $500 minimum commission.

Shipping Insurance is to be covered by the instrument owner when shipping to Flute World.

We will cover shipping insurance while the consignment agreement is active (this includes any shipments made for trials, in-store appointments, repairs, festivals and conventions).

If the instrument owner decides to cancel the consignment and take back possession of their instrument, they must cover the insurance on that shipment.

Can I ship my flute to you without calling?

While we love the element of surprise, shipping an instrument without the proper protocol can create confusion.

How can I check in on the activity of my flute?

We offer periodic check-ins via email to let you know how our customers are responding to your flute.

What address will I ship my instrument to?

Flute World

7025 Smith Corners Blvd.

Charlotte, NC 28269

What Brands and Models does Flute World look for?

Here’s a short list of flutes we’re looking for:

1. Altus 907 and 1107
2. Brannen All Models
3. Burkart Professional and Elite
4. Haynes Q Series and Handmade
5. Miyazawa 202, 402, 602, Vision and Elite
6. Muramatsu EX, GX, DS
7. Nagahara All Models
8. Powell Conservatory and Custom
9. Sankyo 201, 301, 401
10. Yamaha 577, 677, 777 and 877
11. Azumi AZ1, AZ2, AZ3
12. Sonare 505, 601, 705, 905

We are also looking for alto flutes, bass flutes and piccolos. Here are some of the brands we’re looking for:

Alto/Bass Flutes: Altus, Amadeus, Kingma, Kotato, Miyazawa, Pearl, Sankyo, Trevor James and Yamaha

Piccolos: Bulgheroni, Burkart, Hammig, Haynes, Powell, Yamaha

What features does Flute World look for?

A few of our favorite features include Offset G and B-Footjoint. We also love C# Trills.

How will my instrument be marketed?

We will professionally photography your flute, piccolo or headjoint and list it on our website. Many, but not all consignment instruments are featured in email campaigns or social media posts.

1. Tell Us About Your Instrument

Fill out our Request to Sell Form or call us at 248.855.0410 and ask to speak with our Pre-Owned Instrument Specialist, Becca Smith.

2. Ship Your Instrument

We will ask you to send your instrument to us with a printed copy of the Request to Sell Form. Alternatively, you may drop off your instrument in-person at one of our locations (Charlotte, Detroit or San Francisco).

3. Evaluate Your Instrument

Our Master Repair Technicians will evaluate your instrument’s condition. Afterwards, we will be in touch with our purchase offer.

4. Sell Your Flute to Us

We will send our Purchase Agreement via email for you to e-sign. After the processing period is over, your payment will be on the way!

Shipping Insurance is to be covered by the prospective seller on any shipment from the prospective seller to Flute World and any shipment from Flute World to the prospective seller.

Can I ship my flute to you without calling?

While we love the element of surprise, shipping an instrument without the proper protocol can create confusion.

What address will I ship my instrument to?

Flute World

7025 Smith Corners Blvd.

Charlotte, NC 28269

What Brands and Models does Flute World look for?

Here’s a short list of flutes we’re looking for:

1. Altus 907 and 1107
2. Brannen All Models
3. Burkart Professional and Elite
4. Haynes Q Series and Handmade
5. Miyazawa 202, 402, 602, Vision and Elite
6. Muramatsu EX, GX, DS
7. Nagahara All Models
8. Powell Conservatory and Custom
9. Sankyo 201, 301, 401
10. Yamaha 577, 677, 777 and 877
11. Azumi AZ1, AZ2, AZ3
12. Sonare 505, 601, 705, 905

We are also looking for alto flutes, bass flutes and piccolos. Here are some of the brands we’re looking for:

Alto/Bass Flutes: Altus, Amadeus, Kingma, Kotato, Miyazawa, Pearl, Sankyo, Trevor James and Yamaha

Piccolos: Bulgheroni, Burkart, Hammig, Haynes, Powell, Yamaha

What features does Flute World look for?

A few of our favorite features include Offset G and B-Footjoint. We also love C# Trills.