This is way off topic but this was the only place I could think of to get some input
I was just told there is a possibility that I could get my mother's accordion. It moved out of the family but stayed with in extended friends. The last time I saw it was about 20 years ago, it was playable but had a stuck valve. It the time it was probably 40+ years old.
Does any one have any idea if this instrument would be still in a condition that would make it worth while to get it, and get any repairs necessary, if it is repairable.
Yes it there is sentimental value, but in dollars I don't know how much it would be. I would hate to spend a 1000, and it never be able to be repaired.