Donations Appraisal

[David Forman]

Avery,
I'd check to see if there is an office in your university that handles
donations. We've had donations in the past few years, and we had to have
then appraised by an independent technician. Also, there are different
rules from the IRS if the piano is appraised below $5000, or above
$5000. Someone who handles donations to your university should be able
to handle this.
Dave Forman
Westminster Choir College of Rider University

Avery Todd wrote:

> List,
>
> We've had two pianos donated to us in the last few weeks and I need
> to arrange an appraisal for the donor's (for tax purposes). I've
> been away from retail for too many years and was wondering what
> would be the best way to do this.
>
> The pianos are both Kawai's, a UST-7 (1981) and a KG-1C (1981),
> both a Walnut type of finish and both in very good shape, inside
> and out. Since we're already associated with the Kawai dealer
> because of our lease program, would asking him to do that be a good
> way to go?
>
> I could also call a technician here but I'm not real sure who would
> be up on all that. Any comments/suggestions? Thanks.
>
> Avery
>
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