value of kimball grand

[Pianoman]

I have not heard of a Kimball of that vintage ever having a cracked lid. 
Certainly could not be the soundboard as it is plywood.  If they want to 
call me I can talk to them about it as I am in St. Louis.
James
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David West" <dwestpiano at msn.com>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 5:57 PM
Subject: value of kimball grand


Hi all, Can any one tell me the approx. value of a Kimball Grand, model 5250 
Ser. # D83509 Pierce shows it approx. 1984. This is my Mother-in-laws piano 
(recently passed) and she is near the St. Louis area (MO.) I know condition 
factors come to play, basically it was just a piece of furniture for her, 
she bought it new, and rarely played it, gloss ebony.  I have not seen it 
for about 10 years, but my brother-in-law says there is a crack in the lid!! 
(ouch) and he just wants to get rid of it.  I have an idea of the value in 
my area, but possibly more near a larger city?

Thanks in advance,

David West
PTG assoc.