Used Irish flutes are often a smart choice, especially for beginners. If they've been well cared for, used flutes sound every bit as good as a new one ... and sometimes better!

Here are some of the best spots on the Web for finding used Irish flutes:

• Chiff & Fipple's flute discussion forum (hint: search or browse for discussions whose subject lines include "For Sale" or "FS").
  
• The Irish Flute Store's pre-owned instruments section.
• woodenflute.com's Forfor Salesale section.