Antique Musical Instruments/Conover Antique Piano

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Expert: Todd Lindeblad - 5/22/2009


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Hi Todd,
I have a Conover Grand Piano and I would like to know the value.  I have the original certificate of purchase dated October 25, 1924.  Style #77 Mahogany No. 252187.  This piano is in pristine condition; no restoration needed -  It looks and plays beautifully!
I would also be interested in finding out the best way to market it for sale.

I presently don't have any photos, but can try to take some and send them along if you feel it necessary.

Thank you for your kind assistance.
Best Regards,
Shirley Newman

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Dear Shirley,
  Good afternoon, thank you for using all experts.  If the piano is all original it may be worth around $2,000.  For me to give you a more accurate estimate, I would need photos which you can email at: contact@lindebladpiano.com.
  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

Sincerely,
Todd Lindeblad
www.lindebladpiano.com

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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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