Refinishing fiasco (story)... Wim

[btrout@desupernet.net]

Hi Wim,

How would you come up with an idea of what damages were actually done?   I
suspect it wasn't a Steinway 'S' in excellent condition for $750.  At least some
of the 'evidence' would likely have been 'erased' by the refinisher in doing his
thing.

I was just thinking about some of the "used grands" I've seen that were sold for
$1500 - $2000 and most of them weren't much.

It would definitely be difficult to establish the condition of the piano before
the 'refinish'.

Was it a tired old grand gasping for it's last breath?  Or was it still 'pretty
good' overall?  The big question:  Can he do $3000 worth of damage to a piano
that really is only worth $750?  Or was it really worth more than $750?  If so,
ho much?

AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!  It gets deep doesn't it?  : - )

Any thoughts?

Brian Trout
Quarryville, Pa.

Wimblees@AOL.COM wrote:

> I hope Mr M either has about $3000 laying around, or an insurance policy that
> covers mistakes. Don't blame Mr M too much. He is only a refinisher, not a
> piano technician. He didn't know the extent of the damage he did. After this
> experiment, I'll bet he won't look at a piano again.
>
> Willem