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Olwell cocuswood six key D flute on E-bay
Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 12:59 pm
by Steampacket
There's a, as new, cocuswood Olwell six key D flute on E-bay just now. Looks to be a Pratten model, silver keys. Only for sale in Europe (I assume EU countries, CITES):
https://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/OLWELL-IRI ... SwHola7YSe
Re: Olwell cocuswood six key D flute on E-bay
Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 1:09 pm
by kkrell
The seller is misinformed. Cocus is not a CITES-restricted wood, and they can ship it internationally if they wished to.
Re: Olwell cocuswood six key D flute on E-bay
Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 3:46 pm
by AaronFW
And they’ve updated it, in case anyone is interested. It now says “It seems that Cocus doesn't apply for Cites. So International mailing is possible.”
Re: Olwell cocuswood six key D flute on E-bay
Posted: Wed May 23, 2018 8:43 am
by ryarbrough
It says payment by bank transfer only, so no PayPal. Once you make the transfer the money is gone with no recourse. I'd be very leery of this transaction unless I was sitting across the table from the seller.
Re: Olwell cocuswood six key D flute on E-bay
Posted: Wed May 23, 2018 9:26 am
by Mr.Gumby
I'd be very leery of this transaction unless I was sitting across the table from the seller.
A bit of trust goes a long way, used with care.
I believe the seller is a member here (an informed guess based on sales history).
Re: Olwell cocuswood six key D flute on E-bay
Posted: Wed May 23, 2018 10:06 am
by Peter Duggan
Mr.Gumby wrote:I believe the seller is a member here (an informed guess based on sales history).
He is (I've seen him named on Jem's Facebook). All totally above board.
Re: Olwell cocuswood six key D flute on E-bay
Posted: Wed May 23, 2018 12:58 pm
by MarkP
I've played the flute and can vouch for it and for the seller, it is what it says it is.
Re: Olwell cocuswood six key D flute on E-bay
Posted: Wed May 23, 2018 3:13 pm
by rama
I've sold a flute to this seller by the same means, it is a customary way of doing biz.
Re: Olwell cocuswood six key D flute on E-bay
Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 1:59 am
by radcliff
I can vouch for the seller as well, lovely fellow and well known through many flute festivals.
Re: Olwell cocuswood six key D flute on E-bay
Posted: Wed May 30, 2018 9:37 am
by Steampacket
There is a blackwood keyless Olwell flute for sale on the session.org. $1800 plus shipping. Originally purchased sometime between 2002 & 2004. (€1555)
Re: Olwell cocuswood six key D flute on E-bay
Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2018 2:51 pm
by Uni Flute
For those who missed out on this rather special Olwell flute, I have a feeling that another special example may be appearing on the market in a couple of weeks time.
Re: Olwell cocuswood six key D flute on E-bay
Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2018 12:12 pm
by RudallRose
the little RB stamped in red on the edge of the case lid should have been a dead giveaway as to its seller.
Glad he got a nice price.
this one, aesthetically, is a dead ringer for my own that Pat made custom, including the first use of the stylized rings, a lovely touch.