[pianotech] Appraisal

[Noah Frere]

I don't know. I don't think to ask (weird, right?) though I don't see how
it's relevant. Is it?

On Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 2:52 PM, James Grebe <jamesgrebe at charter.net> wrote:

> What brand of piano is it?
> James
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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
>>
>>
>
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