[pianotech] manufacturers/pricing

[Mike Spalding]

http://pianobuyer.com/

Scott Helms, RPT wrote:
> Hi Terry -
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> You need Larry Fine's book, "The Piano Book", which includes an annual
> supplement which lists MSRP for currently produced pianos. Actually, he
> has a new website that has this info on it, but unfortunately the name of
> the site escapes me right now. I believe the website is being published in
> lieu of a new Annual Supplement (which is the part that listed MSRP). The
> book (and I'm sure the site too) is full of VERY useful information, not
> just pricing but other info about various piano makers. Good luck!
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> Scott
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> Scott A. Helms, Registered Piano Technician
> www.helmsmusic.net
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>> I'm newly on the list so don't know protocol here about discussing
>> manufacturers and pricing. I have a school choir director I
>> occasionally tune for who is involved in purchasing a 6' grand and two
>> local distributors with competing Japanese manufacturers are after the
>> sale. I don't know current appropriate pricing for the pianos being
>> considered and wonder if anyone here could put prices into context.
>> Could someone contact me directly if have experience with new Japanese
>> piano values?
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>> Terry Sheetz
>> PTG Associate
>> Twin Cities
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