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Piano Board => Instruments => Topic started by: rdrandell on November 22, 2013, 10:37:44 PM

Title: Value
Post by: rdrandell on November 22, 2013, 10:37:44 PM

I have a Steinway DuoArt Model OR serial #267174. In good condition. Walnut case. Matching bench that opens for storage. Plays well. How much is it worth?

Title: Re: Value
Post by: perfectlygrand on November 25, 2013, 10:41:11 PM

rdrandell~
Three ways to figure this out - first, the link I gave you for piano technicians...  Find one that's a rebuilder or former rebuilder so he/she can give you an accurate appraisal when they come to tune your instrument(s).

Second, go to craigslist (nationwide) to get comps and third, go to www.pianomart.com to find comps.  FYI - your duo-art will need to have all it's neoprene tubing in A1 shape - otherwise it will be detrimental to its value.

Charles Flaum
perfectlygrand.com

Title: Re: Value
Post by: awesom_o on November 26, 2013, 04:28:00 PM

Ex-player grands are usually worth about 1/2 of what their non-player counterparts might fetch.
If the player system is in good working order, they can be worth quite a bit of money in certain circles.

Rebuilders tend to stay away from the ex-players, as their action geometry is far from ideal.

Your question is not easily answered. How much is it worth to you? Or how much is it worth to the person looking to buy it from you? The two numbers could be quite different.