So I'm looking at this Hans Kreul oboe that a private party is selling and they say it isn't marked as MIRAFONE or GORDET. If I understand the other threads on this forum correctly that means it was made for sale in Germany and then made it's way to the U.S. somehow. Is this a more or less desirable oboe than a MIRAFONE or GORDET model? Or does it not mean anything at all?

All it means is it was made by Kreul & sold under their name. As to quality & price it probably depends on whether Gordet & Mirafone bought normal Kreuls stamped with their name or or had them made made to their specification.
Kreul oboes are excellent instruments IMO.

Hi, Did you end up purchasing the Kreul Oboe ? If so what do you think of it ?

I would appreciate hearing your opinion.

Thanks