Yamaha U1, Grey market and all that

BH bholden@wave.co.nz
Wed, 7 Feb 2001 09:20:48 +1300


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As I am the person who started off all this correspondence regarding the =
suspect age of my customers newly acquired U1, I thought I would make a =
few comments.  I have told him the true age of the instrument and that =
he should mention this to the dealer, as they really should have been =
aware of this.  The difference between their 10 year estimate and the =
true 37 year age is not acceptable.  Quite frankly, he paid too much for =
it and a partial refund is in order.  I have advised him to do this, but =
should he decide to pursue the matter, is entirely up to him.

I have not told my customer about the Gray Market aspect (how can you =
kick a guy when he's down) and I don't think he would have any luck =
taking the dealer to task on that issue.  I have come into contact with =
a lot of Yamahas over the last 25 years and this one is on a par with =
the usual standard - mellow tone (as opposed to tinny), nice to tune, =
appears to be stable and requires minimum regulation.  It really is a =
lovely piano.  Bottom line - the customer is delighted with it.  With =
the little tip I gave him regarding the piano's age, I think that's all =
he needs to know. =20

Thanks for the replies to my initial query.

Brian Holden, Piano Tuner, New Zealand       =20

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