price guides to new and used pianos

[Don]

Hi Wim,

There is in fact a blue book for pianos.

At 08:42 AM 07/07/2001 EDT, you wrote:
>In a message dated 7/7/01 1:50:50 AM Central Daylight Time,  
>davidlovepianos@earthlink.net writes: 
> 
> 
>List: 
>  
>What are the current guides to the prices of new and used pianos and how  
>can I get them? 
>  
>Thanks 
>  
>David Love 
>
> 
> 
>As far as new prices are concerned, subscribe to the Ancott Music Product  
>Directory, Acoustic Piano Edition. For $45.00 per year you get 2 editions,  
>fall/winter and spring/summer. ($80.00 for 2 years). You can call them at  
>513-772-2282.  
> 
>As far as used pianos are concerned, unlike a blue book for cars, there is
no  
>guide in the piano industry, at least not that I know of. There are so many  
>variables when it comes to pianos, it is difficult to put a "formula" on  
>determining the value of a used piano. The variables include, but are not  
>limited to: area of the country, age and use of the instrument, over all  
>condition, style and model, case damage.  
> 
>I have been appraising pianos for over 20 years, and it is still a
challenge.  
>You really need to know the value of new pianos, and what the piano you are  
>appraising sold for new, to determine the value of the used piano.  
> 
>Wim 

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