We’ve had a couple of people interested in having us sell things for them:

  • One person is selling a completely rebuilt 1972 Oldsmobile 442. This car has been tweaked out and has raced at the local track (I’ve seen the speed/time sheets).
  • Another person has a hand-crafted piano for sale. A very expensive hand-crafted piano.

So… I’ve been doing some research as to how similar items are selling. The cars are more or less what I expected. The piano… Let’s just say that the prices vary. A lot. The one that made me stare in awe: This one

  • Starting price: $50,000.00 (USD).
  • Buy It Now: $295,000

Unglaublich!!! That’s at least three house mortgages! “HOUSES,” I say!

I looked at the piano. It’s a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. And, the fact that it’s nearly 80 years old and has no discoloration on the keys tells me that someone has babied it. But $295,000?!?!? Not to mention the fact that you STILL have to factor in shipping and insurance; if you won this, you had damned well better insure it!

Amazing.

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