I think N.........N..N....Neeeige's comment, "but I think that the prices there are high right now, since many people are looking for a flute for school.", is the crux and you may want to just grab the one that is less than the rental for now and do your scouting until the time frame shifts. You'll still have less cash-out-of-pocket now and can through it in the closet if interest wanes.

I do know a 'flautist' ...... and can ask about entry level instrument recommendations.



(aren't you proud of our restraint from going for the skin flute puns? )

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