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Old upright piano, Howard-Baldwin, #189158, does NOT still have the player parts, can be played but is out of tune, few keys stick, think was made between 1925-30. Approximate worth as is please? Thank you! And do you know of any markets where people are buying these. I am sad to say will not be able to keep it.

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Thank you for using allexperts.

In our current economic and musical climate, we estimate the value of your piano to be at around $500.
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
 
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If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.

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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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