[nfbpnotk] nfbpnotk Digest, Vol 19, Issue 4

pianotune05 at comcast.net pianotune05 at comcast.net
Tue Dec 25 14:49:54 CST 2007 

Hi Albert,
I'll talk with Don as soon as our Christmas break is over.  Merry Christmas.
Marshall
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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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> > Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2007 17:21:31 -0600
> > 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
> >  
> > -------------- next part --------------
> > ?? 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
> > ?
> > 
> > ------------------------------
> > 
> > Message: 2
> > Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2007 07:37:24 -0500
> > From: "Albert Sanchez" <albertsanchez at suddenlink.net>
> > Subject: Re: [nfbpnotk] question about grand pianos
> > To: "NFBnet National Association of Blind Piano Technicians Mailing
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> > Message-ID: <002c01c84629$bced7060$6501a8c0 at ALBERT>
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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
> > 
> > 
> >    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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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2007 19:42:23 -0500
> From: "Albert Sanchez" <albertsanchez at suddenlink.net>
> Subject: Re: [nfbpnotk] grand pianos
> To: "NFBnet National Association of Blind Piano Technicians Mailing
> 	List"	<nfbpnotk at nfbnet.org>
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> 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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> From: <pianotune05 at comcast.net>
> To: <nfbpnotk at nfbnet.org>
> 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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> >>    1. question about grand pianos (sarah)
> >>    2. Re: question about grand pianos (Albert Sanchez)
> >>
> >>
> >> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >>
> >> Message: 1
> >> Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2007 17:21:31 -0600
> >> From: "sarah" <sarahandfamily at hotmail.com>
> >> Subject: [nfbpnotk] question about grand pianos
> >> To: <nfbpnotk at nfbnet.org>
> >> Message-ID: <BAY128-DAV4BD5E43FA223C89910A20DB580 at phx.gbl>
> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
> >>
> >>    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
> >>
> >> -------------- next part --------------
> >> ?? 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
> >> ?
> >>
> >> ------------------------------
> >>
> >> Message: 2
> >> Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2007 07:37:24 -0500
> >> From: "Albert Sanchez" <albertsanchez at suddenlink.net>
> >> Subject: Re: [nfbpnotk] question about grand pianos
> >> To: "NFBnet National Association of Blind Piano Technicians Mailing
> >> List" <nfbpnotk at nfbnet.org>
> >> Message-ID: <002c01c84629$bced7060$6501a8c0 at ALBERT>
> >> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> >> reply-type=original
> >>
> >> 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
> >>
> >>
> >>    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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