ABOUT THE AUTHOR
   Robert T. Furst

To realize the value and importance of this book, one must take a short look at the author. Bob Furst has dedicated more than fifty years to the piano industry. He has worked a lifetime in the keyboard field as a manufacturers’ representative, as a sales consultant, and as a salesman.

Bob never does any project halfheartedly into any project, whether it be building a brick patio or writing a book all about pianos! When you consider the number of pianos sold each year and also the number of manufacturing companies building pianos, you will realize all the effort that went into the writing of this book.

Few people have the knowledge and expertise about the making and buying of pianos than Bob Furst. He has written this book so that the average person can read it and intelligently learn all about pianos. Every question about pianos including a rating system is answered in this book.

The author has taught me more about selling techniques and merchandising than anyone, arid in the thirty five years I have known him, he has remained a good friend.

James D. Humble Sr. CEO

Reprise Entertainment

Las Vegas Talent Agency

 

 

Robert Thomas Furst, Author

 

The "Bluebook of Pianos"
The "Piano Consumer Information Guide"
Publisher of "The Piano Times Newspaper"
"The Piano Book" Published in 1973
"The Piano Buyers & Sellers Guide"
"Everything you want to Know about Pianos"

The Architect and Founder of

"The National Piano Institute", A conceptual company,

Creator of The National Piano Institute Marketing Services.

 

 

BLUEBOOK OF PIANOS PIANO APPRAISAL &  REPLACEMENT COSTS
Robert T. Furst, Author - Appraiser
9463 West 77th Place
Arvada, CO.  80005

The appraisal values are stated in U.S. Dollars and are based on market values from several sources. Based on comparisons of pianos of this age, condition and nature offered for sale in newspapers and the internet by private parties, music stores,  auction houses, and piano teachers,  These values are certified through research in Directories of the Music Industry such as, The Presto Piano Buyers Guide, The Pierce Musical Instrument Atlas, The Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments and The Bluebook of Pianos, and the Piano Times Newspaper. Our appraisals strictly adhere to the Ethics and guidelines of The International Society of Appraisers and the Appraisers Association of America, Inc. All of our appraisals follow the mandates of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, 2010.

Appraised by,
Robert T. Furst - Author
Bluebook of Pianos
9463 West 77th Place
Arvada, CO.  80005

I declare that I hold myself out to the public as an appraiser or perform appraisals on a regular basis; and that because of my qualifications as described in the appraisal, I am qualified to make appraisals of the type of property being valued. I certify that the appraisal fees were not based on a percentage of the appraised property value. This information  is provided "as is" without express or implied warranties. While every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the  information contained in this article, the maintainer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

 

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