[nfbpnotk] grand pianos

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Hi Albert and Sarah,
How do I join the National Association of Blind Piano Technicians?  I believe I'm still a member of the NFB, but since I moved here to attend the School of Piano Technology for the Blind, I haven't renewed it.  I was a member of the Chicago chapter NFB,but I need to talk to Don about renewing it here.  I'd like to join your organization and get to know other blind and vision impaired piano techs.  

As for grand pianos, One idea is to get an idea on Craigs list to see what pianos are going for.  Often times piano stores put ads on there.  I would definitely have someone look at it for you or we can give you ideas on what to look for.  If you have a budget already set up, I can possibly help you find one that you can evaluate.  I did some of this piano brokering before I moved here to attend the school.  The person selling the piano pays for any brokering I would do, so don't worry.  

I hope this helps too. Have a Merry Christmas everyone.
Marshall
Vancouver Washington
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>    Hello.  I would like to know the price range for a grand piano for home use.  
> Is one brand recommended over another?  Thank you. 
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> From: "Albert Sanchez" <albertsanchez at suddenlink.net>
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> Hi Sarah,
> I'll try and respond to your question regarding grand pianos. As I am sure 
> you are aware grand pianos come in many different sizes between just short 
> of 5 ft. and nine ft. plus. Since I do not know what part of the country you 
> live in its difficult to place an exact price, but they might range in price 
> from around $5,000.00 to $150,000.00. Sometimes you can find 
> used/reconditioned grand pianos for less than new cost. Rather than shop by 
> brand (Steinway, Yamaha, Kawai etc.,) I usually recommend that the customer 
> shop around looking at cost--what can you afford; size--will it fit into 
> your living room; cabinet style--will the color/cabinet design be compatible 
> with the decor of the room where the piano will be.
> 
> HTH
> Albert Sanchez, Moderator
> National Association of
> Blind Piano Technicians
> a division of the
> National Federation of the Blind
> Albert Sanchez
> Al's Piano Tuning & Repair
> 215 John Avenue
> Greenville, NC 27858-4113
> 252-757-3023
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>    Hello.  I would like to know the price range for a grand piano for home 
> use.  Is one brand recommended over another?  Thank you.
>     Sarah
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