It really depends on the person though. I collect antiques so trashing a late 19th or early 20th century upright isn't what I'd do.. Here's why.. check out this link--grab a something to wipe the drool up with Restoring an upright isn't throwing your money away. These pianos have a lot of history to them.
http://www.vintagepianoshop.com/category.cfm?id=7
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