BRIDGE CRACK!

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It doesn't take a college degree to determine this is a painful injury, but bridges are located in areas that are inaccessible to piano buyers.  Even if the case parts can be removed, there are parts of the bridge that can't be seen without reflective mirrors and other tools.  This crack turned itself in without a fight.

Given how much tension piano strings place on those poor little bridge pins, it's not surprising that bridge cracks are fairly common.  It doesn't mean you want them though.  Bridges can be repaired...at a cost, and one like this is a long, expensive trip to the orthodontist.  Money Pit Example #3.