Hi Wim, You wrote: > Brian. A carcass value of $10K? A 7' Steinway can > get that much. Don't > forget, this is a piano valued new at $175,000. I > would put a carcass value > of around > $40,000 -- $50,000. You may very well be right. The Bose might indeed have a much higher carcass value... I could indeed be convinced otherwise at some point in the future, but the words "white elephant" keep coming to mind. Yes, it's a wonderful piano. But what it's worth in dollars depends upon who wants it and what they're willing to pay. If the carcass value is placed at $50K and the cost to totally rebuild is (let's just say) $25K, that's $75K which is awfully close to the price of a NEW Steinway concert grand. (I didn't say the Steinway is better. But I believe many would perceive it to be.) Such a 'sticky wicket' we've engaged, huh? :-) Sincerely, no offense intended. Just spouting off a bit. Back to work... Brian ===== Brian Trout Grand Restorations 3090 Gause Blvd., #202 Slidell, LA 70461 985-649-2700 GrandRestorations@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/
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