I found that usually it helps (or at least they are less offended) if there is a simple policy that makes it inappropriate to consider anything smaller than studio uprights, or older than ____. ...... Still, we did end up with one Sohmer console- but that's ok I guess. We also had a major donor in the past who wanted their gift of a 19th odd wood-framed upright with no plate at all (forgotten name) to be restored for a "prominent" location in our hall. I suggested the local Schubert Club keyboard museum might be a better home, and no less "prominent". That gift resides somewhere in the back of one of our dorm chapels. good luck- dennis johnson
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