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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>That's exactly what popped into my mind. And if they try
to sell it privately, they might ask up to $1,500 or it - but be ready to accept
$500 to $1K, if they find anyone interested at all.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Terry Farrell</FONT></DIV>
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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: 0.5in"><B><SPAN
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href="mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org">pianotech-bounces@ptg.org</A>
[mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>J Patrick
Draine<BR></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">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></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">So, I'm looking for your
thoughts on what numbers I should give as my final
verdict.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">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></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">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></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">Comments from folks in the
Northeast will be especially appreciated. <o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">Thanks for offering your off the
cuff second opinions regarding this scenario.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">Patrick
Draine<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">Billerica
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