STEINWAY Upright Value

[Clyde Hollinger]

I think my input isn't worth a lot when it comes to evaluating the value
of pianos, but I'll give it anyway.  

First thing that comes to mind:  I service a 1907 Steinway upright
serial 128692.  When purchased by a church it was in very nice condition
and had been well taken care of, but there wasn't much of the hammers
left.  It was evaluated by someone else at US $2,000, but the owners
sold it to the church for $850 because no one else was even interested.

Second thing:  I asked a dealer once about placing a value on pianos. 
He said, "A used piano is worth what you can get for it."  We all know
there is more to it than that, but there is an element of truth, as
well.  Your client may need to take a great deal less; all depends on
whether you can find a buyer or not!

For what it's worth,
Clyde Hollinger, RPT
Lititz, PA

Jim Kinnear wrote:
> 
> Dear List;
> 
> I need your help.
> 
> I have a customer with an upright Steinway # 132889, c 1908  with matching
> bench.
> Photo (poor, sorry )is on my website if you're interested.
> 
> As there are few of these units in this area, and even fewer sold, it is
> very difficult to help her fix a price for sale.
> 
> She is convinced that it is worth at least $5,000 CAN, and who knows, she
> may be right! The piano is in immaculate shape, all original, great tone and
> action, and tight pinblock.
> 
> Any ideas will be welcome
> 
> Thanks a whole lot
> 
> PS, I really enjoy reading the ideas of the 'masters'. . . I consider myself
> a beginner, only been at it for about 12 years.
> 
> Jim Kinnear... 'The PianoGuy'
>       www.pianoguy.com
>    jkinnear@pianoguy.com