<HTML>In a message dated 4/24/01 7:25:11 PM Central Daylight Time, joegarrett@earthlink.net writes: <BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px">Willem, Where do you think those parts are made? The parts companies need a high volume, from the manufacturers, to stay in business. Our piddly little amount doesn't classify as high volume! Joe </BLOCKQUOTE> Exactly, Joe. Where are the parts made? They are not made by the manufacturer. Neither are the Kranich and Bach parts made by the factory. Apparently there are enough of us technicians ordering parts for the pianos we are working on to keep a piano parts maker in business. Bottom, line? I don't think we have to worry if Baldwin goes out of business. Parts will still be available. Willem</HTML>