hi i curentyl have an emerson student flute but im looking to upgrade to and intermediate flute. but heres the problem mum doesnt want to spend to much money on it so i think i will have to opt for a 2nd hand again... anyway i was wondering if anyone knew a shop in australia victoria which would be helpful or any preferences when it some to second hand flutes?

This site has a fairly complete listing of used flute listings, plus articles on shopping for and buying a used flute:

http://www.jennifercluff.com/used.htm

Some of the flute listings are international in nature. I've been poking around on them over the past month, and I've seen instruments listed for Australia. www.harpsong.org has some dealer listings in Australia, and you might be able to track down some used instruments through them. At a minimum, you should have a repair person ready to check out the instrument for you before you purchase it.

Do you have a flute instructor? A school band director? I would ask those people, too. You might also call the flute instructor at a local college/university when you are seriously ready to buy, and let that person know that you are looking around. University-level students might be upgrading to a professional flute, and looking to sell their perfectly good intermediate flute.

Good luck! --Judy

WoW thankyou so much to everyone those who have sent me messages to but if u have anything else all coments are welcome!!!!!!!

Thankyou once again Maddy

You should try an armstrong flute they are good.