Did she know you were a technician? If the piano has been in her home, such as one owner, and not abused, it should be valued for its pristine condition. I have no problem with a 20 year Yamaha used lightly. David I. *********** REPLY SEPARATOR *********** On 6/11/01 at 1:39 PM Clyde Hollinger wrote: >Friends, > >An ad in the local paper lists a Yamaha console for sale in walnut, >"mint" condition. Since I keep watch for pianos that I think might >interest some of my clients, I called the seller, asking the model, >serial number and age of the piano. She said she didn't have the model >or serial numbers at hand and declined to give the age, saying that for >a better quality piano that is not a factor. She did mention it was one >of the last consoles made by Yamaha in Japan. > >What do you think? Is age a factor? I would have thought so, along >with condition, of course. When did Yamaha stop making consoles in >Japan for the USA market? I'm interested in any information or >opinions. > >By the way, I did not discuss the piano any further with the owner. I >feel that if someone is trying to hide pertinent information, I'm not >interested, regardless of how nice the piano might be. Am I right or >wrong? > >Regards, >Clyde Hollinger, RPT
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