I have an old concertina to sell
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Posted 08 April 2012 - 01:47 PM
Any information would be appreciated. How old is this concertina and how much is it worth in this condition? It seems to work although a couple of buttons are worn off and the paper on the bellows is worn a bit on the edges. Thank you for your assistance. 
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Posted 08 April 2012 - 02:47 PM
It's German-made, most likely from the late 1800's. It's not worth restoring as a playing instrument - players want the English-made ones. A collector might want it for the swan decoration. I'd guess $100-$200 US if you can find an interested collector.
Any information would be appreciated. How old is this concertina and how much is it worth in this condition? It seems to work although a couple of buttons are worn off and the paper on the bellows is worn a bit on the edges. Thank you for your assistance.
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Posted 08 April 2012 - 02:55 PM
That seems a very high price for an unrestored German concertina. In the Uk similar instruments tend to fetch £20 to £50.
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Posted 08 April 2012 - 08:17 PM
Thank you for the reply. Any reasonable offers would be considered. Thanks.It's German-made, most likely from the late 1800's. It's not worth restoring as a playing instrument - players want the English-made ones. A collector might want it for the swan decoration. I'd guess $100-$200 US if you can find an interested collector.
Any information would be appreciated. How old is this concertina and how much is it worth in this condition? It seems to work although a couple of buttons are worn off and the paper on the bellows is worn a bit on the edges. Thank you for your assistance.
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Posted 08 April 2012 - 11:52 PM
I have seen attractive ones go for more than that.That seems a very high price for an unrestored German concertina. In the Uk similar instruments tend to fetch £20 to £50.
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Posted 09 April 2012 - 12:11 PM
I would be willing to sell it for $50 plus shipping. I live in Toronto, Canada. Thanks.I have seen attractive ones go for more than that.That seems a very high price for an unrestored German concertina. In the Uk similar instruments tend to fetch £20 to £50.
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Posted 09 April 2012 - 12:11 PM
I would be willing to sell it for $50 plus shipping. I live in Toronto, Canada. Thanks.I have seen attractive ones go for more than that.That seems a very high price for an unrestored German concertina. In the Uk similar instruments tend to fetch £20 to £50.
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