<HTML>In a message dated 2/12/02 3:04:46 AM !!!First Boot!!!, tomtuner@mediaone.net writes: <BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px">Dear List,    I've been asked to broker a !0 year old Walnut Steinway B. This piano has been in a home with light use.    In the past I've used the depreciation from replacement cost  schedule found in Larry Fines book  and will run the numbers when I confirm price from our local dealer.     Is this the best method for fairly estimating value ? And what is the usual  commision on big ticket pianos such as this.    As alway's your collective responses appreciated.    Tom Driscoll </XMP> </BLOCKQUOTE> Tom The local dealer will give the going price for 10 year old B's. (should be around $30,000). But remember, he will be able to get a lot more for the piano in his show room, and he will undervalue it to buy from the owner. So you have to sort of play with the numbers. You should get at least a 5% commission for brokering a piano. Be sure to get it in writing, though. Not just the 5%, but also when you're supposed to get the check. etc.  You might also write down how and when you can show the piano. The more you can get in writing, the better, so there will be no surprises. Include you will get an appraising fee if they sell it to someone you didn't bring in. Wim </HTML>