STEINWAY Upright Value

[Wimblees@aol.com]

In a message dated 98-06-17 22:31:24 EDT, you write:

<< 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' >>


A very simple solution to the problem with which you are faced. Advertise the
piano for $5000. If someone buys it, then it was worth $5000. If no one
answers the ad, reduce the price. In your neck of the woods, whatever the
piano sells for, is what it is worth. What it is worth in New York, St. Louis,
or Vancouver, doesn't matter. 

Willem Blees RPT
St. Louis