SF Bay Area Piano Broker

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In a message dated 6/16/03 12:25:27 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
pcpoulso@pacbell.net writes:


> Hello all, and particularly to those in the SF-Bay area: A client of mine
> has been talking to a piano broker over there who has a1915 Steinway O in
> original condition for sale, at $18,500. The dealer is a woman by the name
> of Susan Gilmer. She claims it is in excellent condition, but will need
> hammers soon. (At least!) Anyone familiar with this person and her
> reputation? My customer would have a three hour drive to inspect the piano,
> so we are trying to arm ourselves with any available information. Thanks,
> Patrick C. Poulson
> Registered Piano Technician
> Piano Technicians Guild
> 

Patrick,

I have heard of her.  She is a tech/broker in this area.  As far as 
reputation, I haven't heard anything bad(or great, for that matter...).  You might have 
somebody \on this list who lives in this area check the piano out for your 
friend/client.  

David Andersen said this is too much to pay for an O in the stated condition. 
 I won't disagree, but the reality is that in this area, EVERYTHING is 
expensive.  Pianos are no different.  I have seen many pianos that need extensive 
work sell for what many people would consider way too much money.

On the other hand, if the piano has been around here for a long period of 
time, it is likely in good shape, because the climate seems accomodate graceful 
ageing in pianos.  

Dave Stahl

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