Rave Reviews For Oboe Purchases!
It's so much fun to read our mail, and we thought we would share some of the colorful feedback we have received…
I couldn’t be happier with everything you’ve done. It’s been a real pleasure—and an honor—dealing with you. Is there anything else you think you might be able to sell me? Because I WON’T buy anything from anyone else but you!
Durham, North Carolina
Hi Nora,
This oboe plays so easily and just sounds so awesome. It’s about as effortless as is possible for an oboe, I think! Thanks again.
Toledo, Ohio
I got the oboe this morning. And it is fantastic!!! Such a beautiful sound. I have no words to express my happiness.
The Ukraine
Nora,
I would like to thank you for making our oboe buying experience so easy. This was something I dreaded, but you really made it fun. I will send everyone I know looking for an oboe your way! Thank you.
Beaverton, Oregon
Hi, Nora:
I’m not sure how many “doublers” ever get back to you to let you know how much they appreciate all that you have done for them…in this case, for ME!!
I can’t tell you how much I enjoy playing the oboe and my new English horn!! That might sound strange coming from someone who has been a clarinet player most of his life, but you really introduced me to some wonderful instruments, and guided me in the right direction to make my playing these instruments so enjoyable. I cannot thank you enough.
Hollywood, Florida
Dear Nora,
Your graciousness and kindness are deeply appreciated. It is a profound pleasure to have the opportunity to converse with an individual of your talent and expertise. We look forward to maintaining a cordial relationship with you in the future.
Houston, Texas
Dear Nora,
My oboe d’amour and I are very happy thanks to you. You made a great match! Thanks again.
New York, New York
Dear Ms. Post,
I wanted to say thank you so much for all your help in selecting the particular oboe you sent me to try. I am not a very patient person, so I had started to get frustrated when we couldn’t find just the right oboe. But I have to say that when I played my new oboe for the first time and realized that I had finally found the perfect oboe for me, it was a moment I will never forget. The new oboe has already made a huge difference in the way I play, and it’s all thanks to you. Thank you again.
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Dear Nora,
The Rigoutat is a definite keeper!!! My teacher LOVES it! We both love the tonal qualities of the instrument, and my teacher likes the fact that the intonation is so well done! You did an amazing job with the servicing and tuning…thank you!!! You don’t know how much I appreciate everything you’ve done for me!
Newfoundland, Canada
I love you for understanding and being patient. You are a class act, Nora Post.
Portland, Oregon
WOW. What a BEAUTIFUL sounding instrument. We were all blown away by the sound and the look and the feel of this instrument. Katie’s oboe teacher might be contacting you this year to buy one, too. Thanks so much for your help, the care & service you put into the instrument before shipping it, and the very helpful information on your website.
Rochester Hills, Michigan
Hello Nora!
Just wanted to drop you a note on some great news! Our daughter just tried out Saturday for All State band. She made it—first chair! She is a senior this year. I think we purchased her Lorée from you when she was in the 8th grade. It was a big decision to spend that much money on an instrument for an 8th grader—but we’ve never regretted it! She LOVES to play & this morning—she was still walking around with a big grin on her face! Music has opened so many doors for her in her life! Thanks for selling us a fabulous oboe & for always being there to repair or tune it up for us! And thanks for letting me brag a little!
Lexington, Kentucky
Dear Ms. Post,
It was a pleasure doing business with you. I felt that I was dealing with a compassionate and helpful friend. The experience was a delight and I look forward getting down to business with my new oboe!
Jacksonville, Florida
Nora,
Your service was the best out of anyone I dealt with. Bravo!
Santa Fe, New Mexico
You make buying an oboe an elegant experience.
Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Nora,
You are a genius!!!
Glen Ridge, New Jersey
Many thanks!
Dear Nora,
When I played the pre-loved Loree English horn you sent to me in California, thought it was one of the most beautiful musical experiences in my musical life. I went on to enjoy a rising career that largely depended upon my English horn. Ten years down the track, greater demands required a new instrument. I never expected to be as thrilled as that first memorable encounter, but as usual, I was wrong. The new Loree dazzles in sound, appearance and touch. The perfectly balanced key work improved my technique 100%--without practicing. My worst reed sounded like a magic reed; my magic reed played itself. The high notes leaped out effortlessly and sweetly. Playing was fun again.My most satisfying and enduring relationships have been with my oboes, so my gratitude to you is more than just as a happy customer. I feel like a celebrating bride!
Thanks for the great service, the personal treatment, and the expertise. The world would be a better planet if there were more people like you helping to promote double reeds.
Solana Beach, California
Dr. Post,
I wanted to take a minute to let you know how thrilled I was not only with the Lorée oboe I purchased from you. . . but I wanted to also thank you for the way in which you dealt with me throughout the whole process. Talk about going the extra mile: from carefully explaining to me the "Ins and Outs" of international oboe shipments to telling me just how to break-in a used oboe, I cannot thank you enough. I know you probably repeat yourself over and over many times a day to many customers, who approach you with similar questions, but you took the time to answer ALL my questions and you made sure I was at ease with every step of the trial and purchase process. You truly are an asset to the oboe community and I wish your business the greatest success in all it does. I am totally sold on Nora Post Inc. and look forward to doing business with you again in the future. Again, thank you for all you have done. God bless.
Raleigh, North Carolina
Hello, Nora Post,
I just bought a new oboe from you. I just wanted to thank you! It's wonderful. I love it so much. Mr. Turner loved it too, and he wants to know how you get the E natural to play so low and in tune. My other oboe plays so much better since you worked on it, and my English horn is a big hit down here at Peabody. Once again I thank you for selling me the greatest instruments!
Baltimore, Maryland
I bought a used Rigoutat two summers ago, and I absolutely love it. I think the Rigoutats have a beautiful rich sound that is quite distinctive. I also recently bought a Rigoutat oboe and if has the same awesome sound. I bought mine through Nora Post who was very, very easy and pleasant to work with!!
(From a forwarded email from we know not whom!)
Dear Ms. Post,
Some years ago we purchased an oboe from you for our son, who loves the instrument and is playing it in the orchestra at Georgetown University. We have just read your recent newsletter and applaud you for your thoughtfulness and service to your customers. It is an approach that has become all too rare nowadays. We wish you all the best for your business future.
Flagstaff, Arizona
Dear Nora,
Thanks so much for the help you gave me last week. You zeroed in on exactly what I was looking for...I guess it meant something when everyone I spoke to mentioned your name! Thanks again.
New Brunswick, New Jersey
You have made our daughter's life--at least for the next few years! Her level of frustration, her personality--everything has changed by having the right instrument. We can't thank you enough!
Sparta, New Jersey
Dear Nora Post,
I just wanted to thank you for helping me buy my new oboe. It is nice to know that the people selling you a product really do care. I know that this instrument will take me far in life, and I will cherish it.
Jackson, Tennessee
Dear Nora,
I wanted to thank you again for selling me such a great oboe, and being so congenial throughout the entire process. It is helping me prepare for districts and my future auditions for college more than you can imagine. It sounds absolutely fantastic, and I love playing it. I've never felt so enthusiastic about practicing before! I wish you tons of luck with your business in the future. If I meet anyone looking for an oboe, I'll be sure to refer them to you. Thanks again, and take care!
E. Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Dear Nora,
Thanks again for all your help. I appreciate the quality of the instruments you send me, and the great setup work you do.
Redmond, Washington
Nora,
It was a pleasure visiting you (and Boris!) today to purchase an English horn for Kristin. I wouldn't trust anyone else but you with this purchase. Thank you for the unexpected and thoughtful extras (extra bocal and oboe pad repair on her Loree). It's this kind of service and the obvious enjoyment that you get from your work that sets you apart from the rest of the pack out there!
Bristol, Connecticut
Dear Nora,
Diana and I cannot thank you enough for your professionalism and patience in our search for an oboe. Not only did our trip serve as an education in finding the right oboe, but it also relieved our fears and uncertainly in that decision. After playing more than ten oboes, Diana felt that the oboe she selected was the perfect oboe for her. As a clueless parent I left feeling enlightened and secure with the investment we made in both this instrument and Diana's future. Again, many thanks for making this such a positive experience for both of us.
Maywood, New Jersey
Nora,
There just isn't a way to express our pleasure in doing business with you. Buying this instrument was a very big event in Jeff's life as he had worked and saved for several years to pay for half himself. You treated him with such respect and made the process so educational for him. He is a serious kid and this instrument means everything to him. I don't think we could have done better anywhere, and for him to now have a working relationship with an oboe specialist will serve him well for many years to come. In this day and age where price seems to always speak louder than service and knowledge, you are truly amazing. You manage to provide both. As I mentioned to you, we had seen Howarths in national catalogues for more than we paid you--and I'm sure they never leave the shrink-wrap before going to the customer. And we would have been lucky to get $600 for Jeff's old oboe at the local music store. With the price you were able to sell his old oboe for, it all totaled an $800 savings--considerable for anyone, especially a 12-year-old!
Newtown, Connecticut
Nora,
I came to your shop about three years ago to try oboes, and bought a Marigaux. Since then I've had six students buy oboes from you. I send them to you because you're great to work with! Most of the time, if we send something back for one reason or another, you send something better! You are prompt and give thorough instructions. Thanks again!
Overland Park, Kansas
Nora-
Thank you for the oboe. My private teacher and I were very impressed by your presentation of these two instruments. Much thanks to you; you are truly a tribute to your craft.
Respectfully yours,
Austin, Texas
I can't thank you enough for your kind, patient, and courteous assistance in helping me to acquire my beautiful oboe! I am only an amateur who finally realized in mid-life that maybe I could find joy and pleasure in studying the oboe, rather than just sitting and listening to CD's--but I feel treated with as much respect as if I were a real musician! I also meant to mention on the phone how much I appreciated all the accessories, CD, and most specially the wonderful case cover. I never expected that, and it feeds my fantasy of hopping on a plane someday and flying off to music camp for adults somewhere! I hope to meet you someday--maybe when it's time for a check-up, I'll drive the oboe out. Again, thank you so much.
Romeo, Michigan
Dear Nora,
Thank you so much for your informed, valuable help choosing an oboe for our daughter, Miriam. She was pleased to have a variety of instruments to try. We all appreciated your patience and supportiveness as you helped Miriam choose an instrument that was both comfortable and pleasurable for her to play. Once again, we thank you for making our daughter's choice of an instrument so enjoyable.
Rock Tavern, New York
Dear Nora,
Again, we appreciate all of your patient help, instruction, and genuine interest in our purchasing an oboe for Claire. She is thrilled--we did not have that much money set aside, and it's as if God simply dropped the finances in our lap! We are all excited and thrilled at the opportunities ahead for Claire. You have been a part of a story in Claire's life that is unforgettable.
Southlake, Texas
As a fellow businessperson, let me give you unlimited positive feedback about the nice little extras that arrived with our oboe, such as the free CD of the Quarteto Gelato. Two of my children are now out in the world of work and I've tried to stress to them to look for those times-whether they have 'customers,' 'clients,' 'patients,' or whatever-when they can do a small $5 thing that adds $50 in value. You are a master at that!
Richmond, Virginia
Hi, Nora!
I just wanted to let you know how happy I am with my choice of oboes. I’m still often thinking of how much fun you made it to shop-you taught me to listen for the sounds, and made it easy to relax. I especially appreciate that you played the short list for me to hear. That helped so much.
Milford, Pennsylvania
Dear Nora,
I just wanted to let you know that I am thoroughly delighted with my Marigaux. I have gotten used to the instrument and have really fallen in love with the sound that I get from it. It was a pleasure working with you during the selection process.
North Augusta, South Carolina
Dear Nora,
I wanted to thank you for guiding me through the daunting task of selecting exactly the oboe I love. I know that I could not have had the experience that I had with you last Friday anywhere else--it was transcendent. I couldn't believe it took little over an hour.
Thank you again, and I do love my Marigaux!
Gratefully,
New York, New York