How much is my reed organ worth?
Simple. The average reed organ is worth $52.50, with values being slightly higher
in Alaska and Hawaii.
Oh, you really want to know the answer to this question? Economics 101: when a buyer
and a seller agree upon a value, then that is how much the article involved is worth.
A reasonable value can be anywhere from $100-$500, depending on playability,
workmanship, overall condition, etc. Special conditions (i.e. two manuals + pedal, very
ornate cases, historical significance) would increase the value; in other instances
the reed organ is in such poor shape (rodent damage, missing parts, etc.) you'll be
lucky to give it away. You can value your organ to be whatever you want, such as
the individual in Georgia (the country, not the state!) who is valuing a Crown Organ
as being worth an estimated $150,000 to $200,000. Good luck trying to find a buyer
if you're insisting upon making a killing! Reed organs rarely sell for more than
$1000 when they are in the best of shape.
John K. Estell - 7 September 1999