Thanks Terry, that's about the ballpark I was thinking but due to the age I just wasn't sure, I suppose the valuation will depend on whether a family member takes it or they decide to sell it. The guy's a lawyer but it's his family. On 8/23/07, Farrell <mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com> wrote: > > From the information given, I'll assume the piano is in "average" or > "good" condition. > > IMHO: > > A private sale midwest USA price might be around $4-5K - maybe as high as > $6K. > > A dealer midwest USA price with some cleanup might be around $6-7K > > Terry Farrell > > ----- Original Message ----- > This is a 5'10" oak finish Kawai grand in remarkably good shape > considering it's age. Tuning pins are tight, action could use a regulation > and hammer shape but it doesn't appear to have been played much. The finish > has some sun fade, and was "touched up" in places on corners and around the > fall board which now stand out with the sun fade. I was asked to look at it > for the family the owner is in a nursing home, the house and contents are > being either split among relatives or sold. If taken by a relative it must > have a fair market value placed on it. I'm open to opinions/suggestions. > Mike > > > -- > Michael Magness > Magness Piano Service > 608-786-4404 > www.IFixPianos.com <http://www.ifixpianos.com/> > email mike at ifixpianos.com > > -- Michael Magness Magness Piano Service 608-786-4404 www.IFixPianos.com email mike at ifixpianos.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20070823/6d37c61d/attachment-0001.html
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