Value of old S&S B

[A440A at aol.com]

Fenton asks: 

<< old 6'10" Steinway s/n 68xxx, 85 note with intact ivory, 

original finish was ebony now ugly antique white with all original case 

parts in reasonable condition. Piano is basically a rebuildable shell 

needing a board along with everything else but it is playable and usable as 

is.

In trying to advise my client I would like to give them some idea as to it's 

as is value and potental completely restored value. >>

Greetings, 
         As a rough guide, I think Steinways needing total everything are 
usually selling for about $1,000 per foot. If it is a natural wood finish, about 
$ 1,500 per foot.  If it has some custom cabinet work, $ 1,700-2000 per foot. 
Perfect ivory adds about $ 500,  significantly loose veneer subtract $ 1,000,  
and if there is sentimental value, none of the above numbers apply.  
     These are mid-America prices here in Gnashville,  the East and West 
coast numbers may be different. 
Regards,  



Ed Foote RPT 
http://www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/index.html
www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/well_tempered_piano.html
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