Is age a factor?

[Farrell]

Yes, I don't know, you are right.

Terry Farrell
  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Clyde Hollinger" <cedel@supernet.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 1:39 PM
Subject: Is age a factor?


> Friends,
> 
> An ad in the local paper lists a Yamaha console for sale in walnut,
> "mint" condition.  Since I keep watch for pianos that I think might
> interest some of my clients, I called the seller, asking the model,
> serial number and age of the piano.  She said she didn't have the model
> or serial numbers at hand and declined to give the age, saying that for
> a better quality piano that is not a factor.  She did mention it was one
> of the last consoles made by Yamaha in Japan.
> 
> What do you think?  Is age a factor?  I would have thought so, along
> with condition, of course.  When did Yamaha stop making consoles in
> Japan for the USA market?  I'm interested in any information or
> opinions.
> 
> By the way, I did not discuss the piano any further with the owner.  I
> feel that if someone is trying to hide pertinent information, I'm not
> interested, regardless of how nice the piano might be.  Am I right or
> wrong?
> 
> Regards,
> Clyde Hollinger, RPT
>