piano? It's a upright console made of oak. Not sure on the age...maybe at least 12 years.
I have yet to go see it. I'm sure I will soon. It's listed on craigslist. I called piano movers today and one said $120 plus $10 for each step. I have 5 steps and she has 3...so $200 to move it to our home.
I will then have to pay to have it tuned before lessons would start for my 8 year old. Did I tell you that DH might want to take some lessons, too?
So...$600 for a used piano...is that a steal or what? I better go see it soon, before it slips away.
Is $400 Fair For a Used...
May 28th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
May 29th, 2008 at 12:28 am 1212017330
May 29th, 2008 at 05:37 am 1212035860
I've seen really nice electronic pianos with very similar tactile feel as the real thing for about that price.... My sister has one and it works remarkably well (though a real pianist will probably say there's no substitute for the real thing).
May 29th, 2008 at 03:25 pm 1212071126
Overall, it sounds like a good deal.
It may be worth hiring a professional for an opinion.
My parents bought me a beautiful upright (used) and I believe it was in the realm of $1500. It was a bit on the expensive side and they were unwilling to come down in price, but it was just gorgeous, so we took it. & it sounded awesome. Of course, movers broke the leg. So be careful on movers. They fixed my piano, but it isn't quite the same.
We looked at some pretty horrid pianos, in the process though. (Those college piano sales are quite the rip off too). I believe that was my college graduation present.
I know some people are happy just to get rid of pianos for free. May not be the best, but they do the job too.
But yeah, when it comes to pianos, used is the way to go. Good Luck!
May 29th, 2008 at 05:47 pm 1212079635
My memory is failing...
I am sure for most basic purposes a $400 can be pretty fine though. I don't think most people "need" a fancy piano. IT's the kind of thing, like a car, that you start small and upgrade. IF your daughter blooms into a pianist you can always upgrade later. I took lessons at 6 and my parents didn't buy a piano until I was like 13... When I Was getting bored with the little old organ...
May 29th, 2008 at 08:11 pm 1212088263