>On what basis do you guys decide it's time for a client to buy another >piano, Umm, isn't that the client's decision?? Value to the client is not the same as value to the rebuilder or dealer. I've seen a case, probably not too uncommon, where someone asks "what is this old upright worth that my great grandma bought new?", only to be told immediately zero by both rebuilders and dealers. That simply means that neither the dealer or rebuilder can make a profit from it. It doesn't mean that it's not a perfectly serviceable instrument (well, OK - I know the odds are against that). Kind of like that old '89 Taurus the insurance company won't give you more than $1000 for, even though it's perfectly maintained and runs like a top. If you wreck it, try to find another car in as good condition for that price and you'll have a hard time. -Mark
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