Antique Musical Instruments/W. W. Kimball piano

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Expert: Todd Lindeblad - 10/22/2009


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WWKimball
There is an old upright piano which my family has owned and neglected for decades. It has recently become mine. I was wondering if it is worth anything at all. The serial number is 26874. Your answer may determine its fate. Thank you for your time.

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Dear Gene,
   Thank you for using allexperts.  Your piano is worth around $300.  It was built around 1895.  My recommendation would be that you try to sell it privately.  Here are several websites you could try selling it on:

http://www.pianomart.com
http://www.ebay.com
http://www.pianoworld.com/exchange.htm
http://www.craigslist.org

  Also, if you need any piano information, check out our piano information page at - http://www.lindebladpiano.com/piano_info.htm

Sincerely,
Todd Lindeblad
www.lindebladpiano.com
"Specializing in the sale & restoration of vintage pianos"

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How to find out the year a piano was built. How to locate the serial number on a piano. What is the value of a piano. Is a vintage piano worth restoring. What work is needed to be done to fix a piano. Additional information, diagrams, and restoration tours on pianos can be found at: http://www.lindebladpiano.com/piano_info.htm.

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Fourth generation piano restorer. Since 1920 my family has specialized in the restoration and sale of vintage pianos. My only occupation has been restoring and selling pianos.

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Fourth generation piano restorer.

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