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Oboe Market Prices

Analysis of 856 oboe listings to determine current market value by brand, material, and skill level.

What you'll usually pay

$363 typical price
Most are between$20$2,696
Brand new$69.99
Used$700
On sale now856

💡 Used ones cost about 900% more here.

👉 In short easy summary

High-end professional brands like Fox and Buffet Crampon command the highest premiums, with deltas of 520% and 451% respectively. Value for beginners is found in new listings at a median of 69.99, while advanced models see a 50% increase over the market median.

💚 Best value for your money

Not Specified 710 on sale$350 · 4% cheaper

Price by experience level

Not Specified
$350-4%
Beginner
$480+32%
Expert
$493+36%
Advanced
$545+50%

Why? Prices scale with complexity, ranging from 350 for unspecified levels to 545 for advanced models.

Price by brand

Larilee
$575+58%
Selmer
$700+93%
F.Lorée
$1,500+313%
Buffet Crampon
$2,000+451%
Fox
$2,250+520%

Why? Professional prestige drives the gap between Larilee at 575 and Fox at 2250.

Price by body material

Cherry Wood
$431+19%
Composite
$481+33%
Rosewood
$563+55%
Plastic
$590+63%
Ebony
$776+114%
Grenadilla
$1,220+236%

Why? Material rarity and density affect cost, from plastic at 590 to grenadilla at 1220.

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the price difference between new and used oboes?

New oboes have a median price of 69.99, while used oboes have a median of 700.

Which oboe brand is the most expensive on the market?

Fox oboes have the highest median price at 2250.

How does the material of the oboe affect the price?

Grenadilla oboes are the most expensive material at 1220, whereas cherry wood is the lowest at 431.26.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $20$2,696, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 4, 2026.