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Just closing this out. I have reluctantly decided to let the estate piano go to auction and buy new. Some points made by the tuner just noting down: The piano is in OK playable condition and can stay in tune fairly well. It has had a restring at some point in its long life. "Pianos age like car...

Thanks again Barrie.

I have found its tuner who can hopefully help me make a final decision.

Given the cost and various risks I may well end up spending the same money on a newer piano here in Aus, and the old one can go to auction. It is a shame to lose the memories but might be the best decision.

Thanks Barrie, appreciate it! Sounds like I should have confidence in Griffin Transport (G&R Removals were restructured https://gandrremovals.co.uk/) - They want £330 for collection and delivery to their warehouse and will inspect the ivory and wood while there. If ivory or rare woods are found,...

Hello, I'm a son of Sue Shepherd, a piano teacher in Coventry who passed away a few months ago. I would like to keep her Bechstein upright for sentimental reasons. But I'm in Australia. Has anyone shipped a piano by sea and would like to recommend (or not!) the service they used? I see there is a li...