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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>A piano is a piano, regardless
of the brand. If you're able to restring any upright piano, then you are
"familiar" and have the experience to do the work. The same with the
action. Repair it the best you can, using whatever parts you have to make it
work. <br>
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Give them a high ball park figure, one that you can live with, not one that you
think they are willing to spend. (Unless you really need the work). I
would start out at $5000 and go from there. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Wim<span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Subject: Australian Piano Owner<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Subject piano: Gors Hallman or Gors Hallerman ( a little
hard to hear the client), Serial No. 39225; birdcage action, burled
walnut veneer, original condition.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Sole Agents Carnegie & Sons Melbourne<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>This piano is a “heirloom,” moved to the USA by
the family about a decade ago. The owners would like to know about its
manufacturer-where and when it was built, etc.-and want some idea about the
cost of restoration for casual use. The finish shows wear but no water
marks or extensive veneer damage-some splintered edges. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>It was purchased by her grandparents in the early 1900’s.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Thanks, Wim. I already gave them a guestimate of $6-7000, plus
or minus 20% That does not include the case.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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