Good morning to all. The purchase of a used grand piano is on my shopping list and am

[in2herbs]

7. Thanks for all your responses. Just to be sure the piano select is in good shape I

certainly will have an independent tuner inspect it, and make sure the tuner can answer all the items listed in your responses. I'm excited. I see that some companies have a buy back program. This would be beneficial in aiding the executrix in the distribution of my estate.

This piano dealer also has a Concert Grand (Baldwin, I think) that's been used for his performances for the past couple of years. Says it's in great condition except for a few nicks in the paint. My living room is big enough to accommodate this size but am not sure I want to pay what he's asking plus pay for a new paint job. Think I want something more "ready for use."

Can't take possession of any piano until the remodeling is done on my house, which will be another 2 months -- hopefully less.

The only problem I foresee will be to keep cat prints off the piano!!

Thanks again.