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color:#1F497D'>I wouldn’t pay more than $500 for it. If that!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> pianotech-bounces@ptg.org
[mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>J Patrick Draine<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, February 14, 2008 5:55 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Pianotech List<br>
<b>Subject:</b> 60 yr. old Baldwin R appraisal value<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Hello All,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>I've just evaluated & tuned a
Baldwin R (5' 8") for a client who is in the process of liquidating her
late mom's estate. Overall it is in fair to poor condition. 60 years of
Northeast (Boston suburbs) climate and very dry central heating has taken its
toll. Attractive mahogany finish, case not particularly abused over the years.
Three long, obvious soundboard cracks (although no rib separation yet). Tuning
pin torque as low as 15"-lbs on a few notes, most pins comfortably around
40"-lbs (these are detuning readings; raising tension torque is
approximately 60-70 "-lbs). Downbearing is present. Moderate wear to
hammers (given the age), poor regulation. I tuned it at its average pitch, 45
cents flat. Bass strings' tone flaccid, overall tone typically choked due to
hammer condition & regulation.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>So, I'm looking for your thoughts
on what numbers I should give as my final verdict.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>For example, if you're rebuilding
& selling instruments like this, what would you consider a reasonable range
to acquire a piano like this? How marketable is a rebuilt small Baldwin grand
these days?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>What is a reasonable number to give
them if they're going to sell it themselves "as is" via craigslist?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Comments from folks in the
Northeast will be especially appreciated. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Thanks for offering your off the
cuff second opinions regarding this scenario.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Patrick Draine<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Billerica MA<o:p></o:p></p>
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