This started with my post a couple weeks ago asking if it is *ever* ok
to separate a piano from its mechanism. My concern was in regards to
a Starck I have which is for all practical purposes (in its present
condition) junk.

I received several responses, most of which admonished me for having
allowed such a thought to enter my mind.  The general consensus was
"spend the $9000 to have it totally rebuilt - its worth it".

IS IT?

I do believe I'm missing something. I cannot understand how it would be
"worth it" to put $9000 (or equivalent time) into an instrument, the
value of which would *still* be less than a quarter of that amount.
(I might add I own several other playable players of much better quality).

I am interested in hearing opinions on how one justifies a rebuild in
a case like this. I'm open to changing my opinion.

Jon W. Miller
Saint Paul MN