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Hi Bruce,
I was going to say $1500 at most, assuming it will need about $2500 in repairs/restoration to make it like new. $4000 total for a like new M400 is probably a bargain, so maybe $1800 to $2000 is more reasonable considering today's market.
Bernie

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Bruce Daily <pocotron@...> wrote:
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> Hi Bernie-
>    This feels like an episode of American Restoration.  Or, Pawn Stars.  It would be interesting to see a 'tron show up on one of those shows.
>  
>    Just my opinion.  Without more information on the inner works (capstan, spillbox, modifications, motor condition, history), and considering the "missing sounds from 5 or 6 keys", I would think it could be worth no more than $1800.  I admit this includes some "collectable" value, but not much.  Pay less if a total restoration is to be done.
>  
>    No offense to anyone, I hope.
>  
>   -Bruce D.
>  
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> ________________________________
> From: tron400 <tron400@...>
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 7:45 PM
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: A fixer upper from hell
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>  
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> What do you think it's worth in the current condition, Bruce?
>
> Bernie
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> --- In mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com, Bruce Daily <pocotron@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all-
> >    It probably will cost more. The inside picture may also show that the adjustment screws are most of the way in.   And, do we spy a Sound Sales bracket on the frame connecting to the spill box?  Both could mean frame troubles.   The exterior condition could show that it has been moved a lot, and/or stored badly.  I think it's going to take a lot of work.
> >    As with all ebay auctions, it will probably sell at too high a price.
> >  
> >    But... If you like it, Bernie, bid low (one time only)!
> >  
> >  
> >   -Bruce D.
> >  
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: tron400 <tron400@>
> > To: mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 4:59 PM
> > Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: A fixer upper from hell
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> >  
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> > I'm guessing about $2500 in repairs on top of the $2500 minimum price, so a total of about $5000. Is that reasonable?
> >
> > Bernie
> >
> > --- In mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com, lsf5275@ wrote:
> > >
> > > No Frank can't. Frank is exhausted from trying to get ready for NEARfest
> > > and once it's done, Frank is taking the rest of the summer to spend with his
> > > wife, sister and his nieces. Oh, and trying to earn some money. Then Frank
> > > has a waiting list starting in the fall.
> > >
> > > Besides, it's too much money, although I have no doubt that someone will
> > > buy it for way too much money. Thanks for the endorsement, though.
> > >
> > > Frank
> > >
> > >
> > > In a message dated 6/13/2012 6:13:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> > > jandjstrz@ writes:
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> > >
> > > No problem, Frank can handle it.
> > >
> > > --- On Wed, 6/13/12, Mark Pring <markpringnz@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > From: Mark Pring <markpringnz@>
> > > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] A fixer upper from hell
> > > To: "mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com"
> > > <mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > Date: Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 5:21 PM
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> > > Inside doesn't look too bad, better than mine, but the cabinet looks
> > > wrecked, worse than mine.
> > >
> > >
> > > Mark
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> > >
> > > ____________________________________
> > > From: Bruce Daily <pocotron@>
> > > To: "mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com"
> > > <mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > Sent: Thursday, 14 June 2012 7:53 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] A fixer upper from hell
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> > >
> > > At least it has an SMS motor controller. Quite a low serial number.
> > > Maybe it has a brass capstan.
> > >
> > > It's certainly rough.
> > >
> > > -Bruce D.
> > >
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> > >
> > > From: tron400 <tron400@>
> > > To: mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 10:29 AM
> > > Subject: [newmellotrongroup] A fixer upper from hell
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> > > Looks like it needs lots of fixing:
> > >
> > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/mellotron-400s-/200775277300?pt=Keyboards_MIDI&hash=
> > > item2ebf239af4
> > >
> > > Bernie
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