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I was wondering if you could tell me how to sell my organ? It is in great shape, and came from an old church..I do have a paper somewhere, saying the year it is from..it was the 1800's. It came from a church and is very ornate. Anyway, I'm looking to sell it, and hopefully get a piano for my daughters and I to take lessons on. The organ is basically a "piece of furniture" in our home.
I am in Upstate NY.
Any recommendations would be helpful. Thanks
Hello Ken! I suggest contacting the Reed Organ Society (http://www.reedsoc.org/) and let them know you have a reed organ for sale. They may be able to make some suggestions for selling the instrument in your area (I am on the west coast). Also, take a nice digital picture of the instrument and list it on a website such as craigslist.com. Make certain you place the ad in the listed closest city to you.
I wish you success!
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Thomas Britanyak
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I am an organ/piano technician who has been actively involved with the design, building, repair, maintenance and installation of organs and pianos for 35 years. I began as a keyboard instrument apprentice and hold degrees in music and electronics. If you need a piano's date of manufacture, please go to http://www.pianoexchange.com/howold.htm or http://www.bluebookofpianos.com/pianoage.html I am happy to answer musical or technical questions, however, I CANNOT offer appraisals on pianos or organs. Please do not ask what an instrument is worth. For this service please contact an experienced local appraiser or try the following links: https://mmm1100.verio-web.com/blueb1/appraisal.html or http://www.57piano.com/questions.htm
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I am an organ/piano technician who has been actively involved with the design, building, repair, maintenance and installation of organs and pianos for 35 years. I began as a keyboard instrument apprentice and hold degrees in music and electronics.
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I am an organ/piano technician who has been actively involved with the design, building, repair, maintenance and installation of organs and pianos for 35 years. I began as a keyboard instrument apprentice and hold degrees in music and electronics.
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