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Pedler Oboe

Clgann

Hello! I’m look for age and estimated value of an old looking Pedler oboe. Case is red velvet lined and has a metal tag on it reading The woodwinds. Pedler
Elkhart, Ind. the oboe had 2006 on the bell. Any information would be appreciated??
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I am no expert on oboes. Back in high school as a senior in early 1970's, I played the school's oboe for Concert Band and with formed reeds, that is all.

EBay has one: Oboe - Pedler & Co Elkhart Indiana - Serial No. 864
GBP 175.00 or Best Offer, Approximately US $230.34

It is sold by a UK seller posting to US EBay. Has also estimated importation fees and shipping fees. Why US and not UK EBay? I know this is speculative, but generally one prefers selling locally unless they got no profitable bites.

Pete, the forum owner has posted 2 threads on determining an instrument's worth. He has a short version:
pete

Thread 'How YOU Can Determine Horn Value'

This is an abbreviated version of this thread.

1. Go to eBay. Register.
2. Look for *closed* ads with pictures for the same make and model instrument as yours in the same condition as yours. That last part's important. Condition can add or subtract a LOT of value.
3. You're going to want an average. Write down a list of #2. The larger the list, the better.
4. Fire up Google or your favorite search engine. Start searching dealers for the same make and model instrument as yours in the same condition as yours. Use dealers that have pictures on their websites.
5. You're going to...

and a longer one:
pete

Thread 'Global FAQ: Horn Value'

EDIT (11/10/2018):
I realized that I never posted this. I'm surprised I didn't. So, here it goes: don't expect your horn to be worth thousands of dollars. That's also regardless of age. So, please don't be mad at us when we tell you this.

EDIT (09/17/2021):
Repeating what I've posted below: I will no longer help people determine value. That's a me only thing. I'm not speaking for other WF members. The posts I've made in this thread on how to determine value is what I'd do on your horn(s), anyway.


Now, back to the show:

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The most often asked question I get...
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