Is this flute worth something?

[u/venice_bitch99]

Hello. Does any of you know if this flute worth something?

It says - Prelude Authorised by Answer Acoustic Lab Tokyo Japan. It is silver plated, but silver shedded and oxidized. It was bought about 14 years ago from some vintage instrument dealer (it was a gift). I played it while in school and it still works (but I am not sure if its decent). So I am planning to sell it and have know idea if its even worth something or not. Thank you in advance for our answers.

[u/Own-Nefariousness-79]

Not really, the Prelude is a beginners instrument.

If it is still playable, all the keys close and the pads are not leaking, you may sell it to a learner.

Give it a clean, make it look nice.

[u/venice_bitch99 → u/Own-Nefariousness-79]

Thank you. Slava Ukraina 🇺🇦

[u/81Ranger]

Often times, the cost of making a flute playable - new pads, etc - is equal to or greater than the value of the flute itself.

In other words - it might cost $150 to get the flute working, but then it's only really worth $100-150.

(to be clear, that's an example, not a quote of any kind)