u/FigureFeeling

Hi all, I just bought a new flute and I think I’m a bit disappointed. I haven’t played in about 30 years and wanted to get back into playing so bought a new pearl, but it appears to be scratched on the joints and has some swirls on the outside. For a start I wouldn’t expect this on something new, but then I thought maybe if people try things out etc it may be normal in the flute world, but I just wanted to see if this is expected or a concern before I email the store.