Economics of rebuilding grands

[Roger Jolly]

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> Let me give a couple of examples from my local area.  (Please bear in mind
> that these weren't 'learning experiences' per say, we were in it for the
> profit.  But here goes...)
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> Also last year, the shop I work for took a Mason & Hamlin 5'8" grand that
> they picked up for disposal, gave it 'the works', as in complete rebuild,
> (new board included), and sold it for about $18,000.  They put in about
$1600
> in parts and materials, plus about 275 man hours.  That's a $2650 profit
> above and beyond the customary charge of shop labor at $50.00 per hour. 
> Again, I'd hardly call that not making any money.



Hi Brian,
                I would like to know where you get your inexpensive parts,
Action materials alone cost me about $1,500 US. Add a board, strings, pins,
dampers and misc. other felt products, and the bill would be a lot more than
$1,600.
Regards Roger
Roger Jolly
Baldwin Yamaha Piano Centre
Saskatoon and Regina
Saskatchewan, Canada.
306-665-0213
Fax 652-0505 
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