'Grey Market' Yamahas- again

[Wimblees@aol.com]

In a message dated 98-07-27 13:09:03 EDT, you write:

<< Just *why* would Yamaha stand behind a piano that is off warranttee?


It is my undestanding that Yamaha might not pay for the parts, or even the
labor, but they will give technical advice. And in some cases, I have heard
they might actually pay for the part, if they think it is worth it to them to
keep the customer happy. 

With grey market pianos, they don't even want to talk to you, much less give
you advice. 

Wim.


 At 12:46 AM 7/27/98 EDT, you wrote:
 >In a message dated 98-07-26 22:31:32 EDT, you write:
 >
 >The second part of my post simply stated that dealers will most likely not
 >stand behind the piano they sell, because Yamaha will not stand behind the
 >dealer. And this might be the most important reason to be wary of these
 >instruments. Unless the dealer will guarantee the piano for a number of
years,
 >then the customer should consider buying another instrument, either new or
 >used, sold by a store or technician who is willing to stand behind the
 >instrument in the case something happens to it.
 >
 >Willem Blees RPT
 >St. Louis >>