The flutes I sell are carefully inspected, and any defects are always reported so my customers don’t have to worry about surprises. Therefore, I report small cracks, missing links, and minor mechanical issues. If there are flutes requiring major repairs, I point out this so the customer can decide whether to restore them. In this section, I describe and document instruments that, in my opinion, require expert attention, and for this reason, the price of the instrument is significantly lower. These flutes may also be of interest to repairers who might purchase an interesting instrument, restore it, and resell it.