<HTML><HEAD> <META charset=US-ASCII http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; cha= rset=US-ASCII"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2800.1170" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #fffff= f"> <DIV>Dear List,</DIV> <DIV>    I have a client who would like to sell a 1918 B= .  Faults include small cracks in soundboard, pedals are cosmetically c= hallenged, case would need refinishing.  Pluses include keys (black sho= w no wear, white ivories are perfect), everything looks original, tuning pin= s feel tight.  It's mostly just dirty.  It has sat unplayed for ye= ars and years.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>     Her question to me, and my question to you, is= - what's it worth?  Yes, I've done my homework and the Larry Fine book= gives a range for an average Steinway grand pre-1940 of from $8000-12000.&n= bsp; But you folks that do this all the time might have a different perspect= ive when it comes to the "street" value.  Also, I am not a rebuilder an= d may refer any inquiries to her so if you would like to respond privately p= lease feel free to e-mail me directly.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>    Many thanks for all the advice, both now and in the = past.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Charles Cron</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>     </DIV></BODY></HTML>