Bechstein Upright - 1890-1899?

[Openwood]

A friend of mine has a Bechstein upright, serial no.32597 which she wants to shift. It's had nothing done to it for at least twenty years but the case is in very good condition and a brief look at the action and a play-through didn't reveal any obvious problems. It's spectacularly out of tune so it was hard to judge the tonal quality.

Assuming for a moment that there are no major faults with this piano, is there any point in her contacting a restorer or dealer, or should she not bother and just stick an ad in the local paper?

Any advice would be gratefully received.

[jackg]

I would find a local tuner to come and inspect. Find out which model it is (http://www.courtneypianos.co.uk/)
Tuner would give a value. A tuned piano gets a better price.