<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2>In a message dated 7/7/01 1:50:50 AM Central Daylight Time,
<BR>davidlovepianos@earthlink.net writes:
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<BR></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0">What are the current guides to the prices of new and used pianos and how
<BR>can I get them?</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=3 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0">
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<BR></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0">David Love</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=3 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0">
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<BR>As far as new prices are concerned, subscribe to the Ancott Music Product
<BR>Directory, Acoustic Piano Edition. For $45.00 per year you get 2 editions,
<BR>fall/winter and spring/summer. ($80.00 for 2 years). You can call them at
<BR>513-772-2282.
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<BR>As far as used pianos are concerned, unlike a blue book for cars, there is no
<BR>guide in the piano industry, at least not that I know of. There are so many
<BR>variables when it comes to pianos, it is difficult to put a "formula" on
<BR>determining the value of a used piano. The variables include, but are not
<BR>limited to: area of the country, age and use of the instrument, over all
<BR>condition, style and model, case damage.
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<BR>I have been appraising pianos for over 20 years, and it is still a challenge.
<BR>You really need to know the value of new pianos, and what the piano you are
<BR>appraising sold for new, to determine the value of the used piano.
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<BR>Wim</FONT></HTML>