Just and FYI for interested parties.
There’s a <a href=http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1491031400>keyless blackwood Hammy Hamilton flute on Ebay.
Its at $318 and has a little more than a day left of bidding.
Awesome instrument. Brent, you should snap this up.
Chris
Hehe I was aiming for that instrument until it kinda got outta budget…
I had this guy in my sights too, all the way up to just 15 minutes to go before I was outbid. Looks like I will have to be a little more patient for my Copley to be completed. 
The only downside to buying a flute like this on e-bay is that it’s often pretty much a no-return policy ( I asked this seller, and he said only if the flute is “defective”) and for that kind of money with a used flute, it may turn out to not be right for you… better, I think, to go through someone like David Migoya where you’ve got a chance to try it out. BTW, I’m also having trouble waiting for my Copley order… Tod
Well, he ended up buying it at the same cost you can get one directly from Hammy in 5 months. As much as I would like to get on a blackwood flute, I would rather waite and deal directly with the Maker or reputable dealer as in D.Migoya’s case for the same price.