RAc Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Hi there, I have stumbled across a 30 button Lachenal currently auctioned on the Bay: http://cgi.ebay.de/ANTIQUE-LACHENAL-ANGLO-ENGLISH-CONCERTINA-ACCORDION-B-/110709692571?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c6cfd89b Looking at the closeups, it seems to me as if the instrument is in need of restoration. I was wondering if the suggested price of $2500 is justified and realistic for that kind of concertina in that condition? Of course we'll see by the end of the auction (no bid so far), but I don't plan on following it all the way... how much would those of you who do restore and sell themselves be willing to pay for it? I'm not the seller or (business or otherwise) related to him/her , by the way, just asking the question out of curiosity. Thanks, RAc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RP3 Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 This Lachenal is probably priced more than twice what it is likely worth in it's current condition. There are always the questions of bellows condition, structure, reeds, and the other internal components that can raise repair costs. Even without bellows replacement, this instrument might need over $1,000 in work and still not be worth more than say $2,700. Look at the Button Box site and you'll see some similar models not selling at this price, showing that the seller's expectations are unreasonable. Ross Schlabach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freiherr von Harris Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 By way of comparison, a similar lachenal (but in top condition) recently sold on eBay for ca. $2100; so as RP3 said, this is likely highly overpriced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Edgley Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I would say "No." Even at half the asking price, it would be a risky buy. There are too many things which could be wrong with it. The bellows, for starters looks like it has holes in the corners, and the leather is undoubtedly dried out and ready to disintegrate further. Lachenals are prone to excessive reed pan and action board warpage, as well. Cosmetically, it doesn't look too great, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptarmigan Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 The seller wrote: "CONCERTIN SHOWS LIGHT USE" WOW! in that case, I'd hate to see any instrument he has, that has had a lot of use! Cheers, Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 The seller wrote: "CONCERTIN SHOWS LIGHT USE" WOW! in that case, I'd hate to see any instrument he has, that has had a lot of use! Maybe the seller meant that at some point it had been used as a lamp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freiherr von Harris Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 A 32 button lachenal in top condition sold last week on eBay for ca. $2100. RP3 is probably correct in estimating this offer as over-priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Drinkwater Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 The seller wrote: "CONCERTIN SHOWS LIGHT USE" WOW! in that case, I'd hate to see any instrument he has, that has had a lot of use! Maybe the seller meant that at some point it had been used as a lamp? Yes, we could do with some illumination on the matter of its condition. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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