<html> A<br> <font size=2><blockquote type=cite cite> <br> Let me give a couple of examples from my local area.  (Please bear in mind that these weren't 'learning experiences' per say, we were in it for the profit.  But here goes...)<br> <br> Also last year, the shop I work for took a Mason & Hamlin 5'8" grand that they picked up for disposal, gave it 'the works', as in complete rebuild, (new board included), and sold it for about $18,000.  They put in about $1600 in parts and materials, plus about 275 man hours.  That's a $2650 profit above and beyond the customary charge of shop labor at $50.00 per hour.  Again, I'd hardly call that not making any money.</blockquote><br> <br> <font size=2>Hi Brian,<br>                 I would like to know where you get your inexpensive parts, Action materials alone cost me about $1,500 US. Add a board, strings, pins, dampers and misc. other felt products, and the bill would be a lot more than $1,600.<br> Regards Roger</font><br> <div>Roger Jolly</div> <div>Baldwin Yamaha Piano Centre</div> <div>Saskatoon and Regina</div> <div>Saskatchewan, Canada.</div> <div>306-665-0213</div> Fax 652-0505 </html>