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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Wed Aug 13, 2025 10:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | What would be an appropriate value for ivory piano keys? |
Just curious what would be a reasonable price? |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Wed Aug 13, 2025 11:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What would be an appropriate value for ivory piano keys? |
Solid keys, or veneered? |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Thu Aug 14, 2025 12:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What would be an appropriate value for ivory piano keys? |
Veneered… |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Thu Aug 14, 2025 8:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What would be an appropriate value for ivory piano keys? |
Well, lots of old pianos are usually available in my area for free - provided I do the removing. I used to have a bunch of keys - black and white, and eventually I sold all my veneers to a gal who did crafts with them because I just wasn't using them. Of course - that left the rest of the piano to part out/ dispose of. If you don't have the room or the inclination... |
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| Author: | TRein [ Thu Aug 14, 2025 1:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What would be an appropriate value for ivory piano keys? |
I'm assuming Canadian restrictions on ivory are at least as stringent as those in the USA. To make a commercial sale, meaning money changes hands, there are major hurdles that must be addressed to do it legally. Lots of forms, proof of provenance, etc. In the US, Fish and Wildlife is responsible for enforcing CITES and they used to be quite aggressive in enforcement. These days, probably not so much. I've heard Canada is very diligent with enforcing this sort of thing. Basically, all commercial trade in elephant ivory is illegal without the aforementioned forms, etc. IMO, any transaction involving ivory is probably not worth it. |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Thu Aug 14, 2025 1:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What would be an appropriate value for ivory piano keys? |
Even with no intent to cross international borders? |
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| Author: | TRein [ Thu Aug 14, 2025 2:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What would be an appropriate value for ivory piano keys? |
You'd have to check with the Canadian authorities but in US it's illegal to sell any ivory anywhere without lots of forms and permits. Are you thinking of buying or selling? |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Thu Aug 14, 2025 3:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What would be an appropriate value for ivory piano keys? |
Buying from FB marketplace. Seems better just to skip it… |
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| Author: | TRein [ Thu Aug 14, 2025 8:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What would be an appropriate value for ivory piano keys? |
The seller has more legal jeopardy than the buyer. If you were to refashion the pieces into something for sale you'd obviously become the seller. I'm sitting on some ivory nuts and saddles I bought from Joseph Wallo in Arlington VA in the 1980s. They were cut in Germany back in the 60s. They are not directly affecting illegal poaching of elephants today, other than possessing value as a "premium" substance. The only way I might be able to safely use it would be to give it away, thereby bypassing the commercial aspect. |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Fri Aug 15, 2025 1:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What would be an appropriate value for ivory piano keys? |
worthless |
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| Author: | ballbanjos [ Fri Aug 15, 2025 6:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What would be an appropriate value for ivory piano keys? |
A buddy of mine gave me a box of old veneered piano keys years ago. I've used the material for replacing inlays on old banjos I'm restoring and for stuff that I keep around the house. It's nice for that, but I wouldn't even think of trying to resell anything made with it. Dave |
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