Kimball value

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 Greetings;
Glenn writes;

> This piano is slated for a garage sale.  They are trying to
>decide to sell it as it stands or have me work on it and perhaps get more
>money for it.  It would help to know what it is worth.

>It is an upright, at least 100 years old.  It says Kimball Chicago on the
>fallboard.  I didn't measure but it is approximately 5' high.  It has a
>strange finish.  Something between  stain and paint.  Almost like a
>"whitewash" finish except it is red.  The serial number was stamped in wood
>on the back.  11321.

I think you should advise them to sell it as is,  this is a money pit, and
whoever's name is associated with it will have an albatross. Run, don't walk.
 If they get $100 for it, you should congratulate them.

Regards.
Ed Foote