<WBR>Rob<br> <br> Unfortunately, I don't think I would be interested, because the shipping alone would kill me. <br> <br> But even if I was in the area, in my opinion, I don't think those 2 pianos are worth what you're asking. When I moved to Alabama, I took with me a Baldwin F, that was rebuilt with new block and strings, and refinished. Wally Brooks personally voiced his hammers at a seminar in St. Louis, and Tim Coats installed the Wappin bridge in the upper treble. The piano sold for only $8500. If I were still in St. Louis, I might be able to get roughly $6000 for the L when fully restored. Considering the cost of the parts, and my cost to have the piano refinished, that would give me a profit margin of only $2000 - $2500. Considering it will take roughly 200 hours to do the work, that means I'll be working at $10 an hour. Now, if I had nothing to do, and I wanted to rebuild this piano for the experience, then it would be worth it, but still not $3000. Baldwin's just aren't getting what they used to. Just my 2 cents worth. <br> <br> PS. The customer you referred to me never called. <br> <br> <div style="CLEAR: both">Willem (Wim) Blees, RPT<br> Piano Tuner/Technician<br> Honolulu, HI<br> Author of <br> The Business of Piano Tuning<br> available from Potter Press<br> www.pianotuning.com</div> <br> <br> -----Original Message-----<br> From: Rob & Helen Goodale <rrg@unlv.nevada.edu><br> To: Pianotech List <pianotech@ptg.org><br> Sent: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 3:46 pm<br> Subject: Grand pianos for sale to rebuild<br> <br> <div id=AOLMsgPart_2_63b73991-6f87-4335-92ba-fe81740783ea> <div><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hello,</FONT></div> <div><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </div> <div><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have a couple pianos I'd like to clear out of my shop.  I would really prefer to rebuild them but I really need the space right now and I've got enough projects going that I don't know when I'll have time to get to them.  They are very rebuildable and should become fine pianos.</FONT></div> <div><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </div> <div><FONT face=Arial size=2>The first is a Baldwin #17391.  It is 6'  3" which I believe makes it a model "L".  Case is black, no bench.  It requires a full rebuild but it should be a real honey of a piano when completed.  It is currently on it's side but I remember it having a very big sound even as it is.  This should make a great rebuild job and easy to sell to a professional.  Price is $3,000 firm.</FONT></div> <div><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </div> <div><FONT face=Arial size=2>The second is a 5' 4" Knabe.  The piano is on it's side between two others so I can't really get a good look at the serial number but suffice it to say that it is most likely 1920s.  It also requires rebuilding.  It was f</FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>ormally an Ampico player which is no longer present but that has no consequence on it as a regular piano.  Technically it is the same as the equivalent model without.  Again it has a good sound even as-is but should become a fantastic piano when rebuilt.  Price is $2,000 firm.</FONT></div> <div><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </div> <div><FONT face=Arial size=2>Buyer pays shipping but I will be happy to make all necessary arrangements at this end including local pick-up and transfer to keyboard carriage.  This is a great opportunity to snatch up a couple of nice rebuildable pianos at a fair price.  They deserve to be in the hands of a good rebuilder and then to a new happy home.</FONT></div> <div><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </div> <div><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hurry, first come - first sold!</FONT></div> <div><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </div> <div><FONT face=Arial size=2>Rob Goodale, RPT</FONT></div> <div><FONT face=Arial size=2>Las Vegas, NV</FONT></div> </div> <div class="AOLPromoFooter"> <hr style="margin-top:10px;" /> More new features than ever. Check out the new <a href="http://o.aolcdn.com/cdn.webmail.aol.com/mailtour/aol/en-us/text.htm?ncid=aolcmp00050000000003" target="_blank">AOL Mail</a>!<br/> </div>