In a message dated 02/13/2000 1:31:28 PM Central Standard Time, pneely@thegrid.net writes: > David what about older like in the forties and 50's I'm wanting pick one up > to rebuild what price range , one in the condition that was described hear > Pat Neely > Pat, If you are referring to the value of Steinways I am not sure what you mean by "older." If what you are referring to is a later "L" Steinway, I have found the figures I stated earlier to be right in the ballpark, though the "L" is considered to be a better piano and will generally command a couple more thousand retail. I can relate to the sticker shock of the value of older Steinways needing full restorations. I wholesaled Steinways across the country at a time when I could buy a truckload (literally) for $2500 apiece and they would sell for $5500 apiece in California to rebuilders (1978 to 1985). When I started paying attention again to wholesale prices I almost had a heart attack. David Koelzer DFW TX
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