Help, need some advice on buying a used saxophone.

[Quick1]

I?m going tonight to look at a used Alto Sax for my 7th grader. The sax is a local Craig?s list offering. The pictures of the sax look promising, but I need some advice. Since I don?t play, I?m at a bit of a disadvantage here. Are there any specific things that I should be watching out for? Any red flags?

 

[Mallow]

Make sure you ask for the used reeds b/c they get better with age and crusted saliva