value

[Farrell]

Hi Clyde! Assuming the piano was in private ownership and has seen moderate
of less use, I would estimate UP TO 50% of the current new cost (maybe
closer to 40%). That is consistent with Larry Fine's book. You do not
indicate piano size. Does Baldwin still make the Howard line? I would guess
the quality equivalent (for pricing) would be in the range of a Kawai, or a
bit less???? A 6 ft. Kawai RX-2 in ebony will sell for about $13,000 to
$14,000 new in the Tampa Bay area. A 5' 1" Kawai will run about $9,000. Take
40% or 50% of the appropriate size here. (I guess Baldwin does still make
the Hamilton line. I am simply more familiar with the Kawai, having
previously worked for a Kawai dealer). Do you have any thoughts on my Yamaha
C7 query?

Terry Farrell
Piano Tuning & Service
Tampa, Florida
mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Clyde Hollinger" <cedel@supernet.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2000 9:41 PM
Subject: value


> Friends,
>
> I need a little help here.  What would a reasonable "private sale" price
> for a 1985 Baldwin Howard grand piano, polished ebony finish, in
> excellent condition?  Thanks in advance.
>
> Clyde
>
>