I got this flute with a larger lot of AV gear and instruments. I thought I had a high end instrument until I got home to research it. Turns out this model is targeted at the intermediate player, body and joints are sterling silver, keys are silver plate.
Have a student who is ready to move up from a beginner instrument? This bad boy is ready to go.
NOTE: eBay automation forces shipment with "signature required" on higher dollar sales. Before placing your order, give some thought to arrival date and tweak your ship to address to insure someone is there to sign for the delivery. Nothing good seems to come from delivery drivers having to attempt re-delivery or route to a depot for pickup.