Posted by Respectfully on 9/27/2024, 7:33 am, in reply to "Eastman Flutes"
Eastman is a higher-quality Chinese brand - which puts it on par with mid-quality traditional brands. The black "corrosion" is likely due to imperfections in the metal. Clean it and make sure it's put away dry. It may also be flecks of the case sticking to the wet instrument.
They've also got a decent guarantee and product support, so I'd reach out to the retailer.