[nfbpnotk] grand pianos

[Albert Sanchez]

Marshall
Talk to Don Mitchell, President of the division
A.S.
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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Sent: Monday, December 24, 2007 6:17 PM
Subject: [nfbpnotk] grand pianos


> 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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>> From: "sarah" <sarahandfamily at hotmail.com>
>> Subject: [nfbpnotk] question about grand pianos
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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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>> ?? 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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>> Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2007 07:37:24 -0500
>> From: "Albert Sanchez" <albertsanchez at suddenlink.net>
>> Subject: Re: [nfbpnotk] question about grand pianos
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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
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "sarah" <sarahandfamily at hotmail.com>
>> To: <nfbpnotk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2007 6:21 PM
>> Subject: [nfbpnotk] question about grand pianos
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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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