Spinet Advice

[David Renaud]

BSimon1234@AOL.COM wrote:

> "I am calling a number of piano tuners for their
>  advice.  I am looking at buying a used Baldwin
> spinet piano, for $1000.00, from a musical family
> that has it tuned every six months. I would like
>  your advice as to whether to buy it now, while
>  we have the money, or hold out for an upright
>  for more money later? "
> For the sake of this inquiry, that is her entire question.  To limit the
> inquiry, you cannot ask how old it is ( she doesn't know) , etc., just
> respond to the limited question as it stands.

1) It may or may not be a good deal, depending on many factors
that can only be evaluated during an estimate.

2) If she can afford a greater budget, there are better pianos
she might aim for later......but........

3) If the instrument is truly worth $1000, it still will be worth
$1000 in a couple years, she can sell it and put all her money
towards a bigger, better instrument. So, there is no loss to
buy now and upgrade later......if..if..if..
So please have it looked at.

4) If she paid me for an estimate she would have my undivided attention,
during a service call, to educate her about pianos, service, care, moving
the market, resale , expectations. In the long run this could save her
allot of heartache.

                                     Dave Renaud
                                     RPT
                                     Canada