[pianotech] Appraisal

[James Grebe]

What brand of piano is it?
James
James Grebe Est. 1962
Piano Tuner-Technician
Creator of Custom Caster Cups
Creator of fine Writing Instruments
Theatre and Theatre Organ Historian
www.grebepiano.com
1526 Raspberry Lane
Arnold, MO 63010
(314) 608-4137
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Noah Frere" <noahfrere at gmail.com>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 12:31 PM
Subject: [pianotech] Appraisal


> Yesterday I recieved a call from someone representing the church piano
> asking me to come and look at their grand piano purchased about a year 
> ago.
> There are string breakage problems and the company from whom they bought 
> the
> piano has been out twice to repair broken strings, but now will no longer
> answer the phone, although the warranty is not yet expired. There are now 
> 8
> broken strings.
>
> They intend to sue the piano store, get the money back and purchase a
> different piano. They intend to use my evaluation, possibly in court, to
> back up their case.
>
> I see red flags. I remember attending a lecture by a tech a couple years 
> ago
> about the importance of some sort of government license needed for
> appraisals. I am going to go read up on this matter, but if anyone has any
> knowledge or advice I sure would appreciate it. I only tentatively booked
> the appointment, and I plan on confirming, or more likely, canceling,
> tonight after I know more.
>
> -Noah Frere
>