Juarez Cosmetic piano restoration

[David Andersen]

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>  The very nice gentleman that purchased it for 33k was looking for his la=
st &
> dream piano. Bad dream
>  I value it maybe 12 to 15K. The restoration estimate 24K
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> It hurts me---and it really does hurt---when I see good people do somethi=
ng
> thoughtless and ultimately foolish.  Two things come to mind:
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> 1. Piano rebuilders that do less than great, or at least honest, work on
> Steinways and M&H pianos.
> There=B9s no way that I can think of that you can justify doing this to the=
se
> great old pianos, or to unsuspecting, unsophisticated, or trusting client=
s.
> Bad job.
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> 2. Piano buyers that think they can navigate alone through the insanely
> shark-and-weasel-infested waters of the low and middle end of the piano
> rebuilding business---it=B9s just a bad idea. The best, best way to buy a
> Steinway or M&H is to find a reputable piano restorer through a personal
> referral, buy the shell, and let him/her do their thing.  You=B9ll spend be=
tween
> $8K and $15K for the shell, and between $25-30K for the rebuild.  Then yo=
u=B9ll
> have a piano for the ages....but people are too impatient, too paranoid, =
and
> too cocky to find a relationship like that and receive the gift that awai=
ts.
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> Mr. Nichols, please know that the standards of excellence that the shops =
of
> myself, Dale Erwin, and others on this list are very, very high.  I don=B9t
> think you want to get into a debate club thing or a pissing contest with
> anybody here.  Perhaps this is a great time for a reality check regarding=
 your
> piano restoration business---I don=B9t know.  That=B9s up to you.
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> With my best wishes.....
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> David Andersen  =20



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