Boesendorfer Cracks

[robert sadowski]

Dear list,
     The D'Angelo School of Music here in Erie has a Boes. (92 note) with
cracked
plate.  The cracks are in three places where the struts terminate at the
tuning pin
end, directly beside the understring felt.  The uppermost strut shows a
small
amount of shifting on either side of the crack.  This is not an old piano. 
The soundboard, bridges are in good shape.  They want to sell it but the
nearest broker doesn't want it.  Since a trip to Germany would coast
$30,000 - 40,000, Has there been much success repairing this kind of
problem?  They're hoping to get at least $5 to $7K
for the piano.  We would appreciate any opinions.  Any inquiries about
purchase can be directed to:  Glen Kwok
                  Director, D'Angelo School of Music
                  Erie, PA 
                  PH. 814-824-2394
Thanks, Bob Sadowski RPT