<html> <head> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; charset=us-ascii"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 10 (filtered)"> <style>  </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=blue> <div class=Section1> Sorry about the confusion.  I had someone else privately inquiring about a Chickering and I posted my response to them to you by mistake.    <div> David Love davidlovepianos@comcast.net www.davidlovepianos.com </div> -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Richard Gullion Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 5:16 PM To: Pianotech List Subject: RE: CHICKERING GRAND   I wasnt clear I guess in my first post. I have a Chickering Grand...but the work required is beyond my expertise...not my ability to assess. I cant do the work, so am looking to move this ebony grand on to a new place. Richard the "Piano Guy" <a href="http://www.thepianoguy.webs.com/" target="_blank">www.thepianoguy.webs.com</a> <div class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'> <hr size=2 width="100%" align=center> </div> Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:44:58 -0700 From: dave@davispiano.com Subject: Re: CHICKERING GRAND To: pianotech@ptg.org <div> <div> Good general advice, though. </div> <div>   </div> <div> Dave Davis, RPT </div> <div> ----- Original Message ---- From: David Love <davidlovepianos@comcast.net> To: Pianotech List <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:32:05 PM Subject: RE: CHICKERING GRAND <div> Sorry, that message was meant for someone else.  </div> <div>   </div> <div>   </div> David Love davidlovepianos@comcast.net <a href="http://www.davidlovepianos.com/" target="_blank">www.davidlovepianos.com</a> -----Original Message----- From: David Love [mailto:davidlovepianos@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:28 PM To: 'Pianotech List' Subject: RE: CHICKERING GRAND <div> There is some value but I can't say how much without seeing it.  If you are buying a piano for someone I would make sure that they are involved in the purchase and selection--surprises are dangerous in musical instruments.  Buy something local where it can be inspected by both of you plus a qualified tech.  Go to <a href="http://www.ptg.org/" target="_blank" rel=nofollow>www.ptg.org</a> and find a tech in your area that can advise you.  There should be several.  Also, contact Del Fandrich at 360 736 7563 (he's in Centralia) and see if he has anything for sale.  </div> <div>   </div> <div>   </div> David Love davidlovepianos@comcast.net <a href="http://www.davidlovepianos.com/" target="_blank">www.davidlovepianos.com</a> -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Richard Gullion Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 3:24 PM To: Pianotech List Subject: CHICKERING GRAND Is there any value left in a 5"3" Chickering Grand. Probably needs full treatment. Beyond my expertise. Richard the 'Piano Guy' <a href="http://www.thepianoguy.webs.com/" target="_blank" rel=nofollow>www.thepianoguy.webs.com</a> <div class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'> <hr size=2 width="100%" align=center> </div> Sign in now! Windows Live Messenger is giving you a chance to win $1000 a day until May 12th <a href="http://g.msn.ca/ca55/214" target="_blank" rel=nofollow>Check out SignInAndWIN.ca today!</a> </div> </div>   <div class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'> <hr size=2 width="100%" align=center> </div> Sign in today. When you sign in to Windows Live Messenger you could win $1000 a day until May 12th. <a href="http://g.msn.ca/ca55/209" target="_new">Learn more at SignInAndWIN.ca</a> </div> </body> </html>