In a message dated 7/26/2001 5:08:17 PM Central Daylight Time, drose@dlcwest.com writes: << They are referring to Steinway suggesting that a piano will appreciate significantly in value. I.e. A piano purchased 25 years ago would almost certainly cost much more to replace with a new piano. Therefore (in theory) the "used" piano is an "investment" as it might sell for more than you orginally paid for it. IMHO another tempest in a teapot--just like the "National" convention thread. >> Don: Sorry to contradict you, but this thread has nothing to do with Steinway as an investment quality instrument; you need to have read the previous parts of the discussion to answer the question properly. It has all to do with their marketing practices. PR-J
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