When searching for a used piano people often refer to the local classifieds or ask for referrals from family or friends. Although looking at pianos in private homes has less pressure than visiting a piano store where you'll most definitely have to talk to a salesperson, there are some things to watch for.
When searching for your next piano you can also look online at our pianos for sale section, at websites such as eBay, or Craigslist. The obvious benefit is that you don't have to even leave your home to find exactly what you're looking for.
Before you even begin your piano search is it essential that you are aware of all angles of your search. Below is a list of questions your should consider when purchasing a used piano.
1. Why are you purchasing a piano? What are your intentions for the next five to ten years with the piano once you have it?
2. Are you actually saving money buying used versus new? Do the math and be realistic about repairs, maintenance, and the actual depreciation when buying used.
3. Are you focused more on brand name than on the actual quality of the piano? Brand names can often sound nice on paper, but they aren't everything.
4. How much time are you willing to spend maintaining your piano? Like houses, pianos tend to need more repairs as they age. Therefore, if you?re buying a piano over twenty years old it may not be best if you don?t want to deal with repairs.
5. Will you know if you come across a great deal? If so what makes it one? Is there a warranty or guarantee to back up the purchase? This is one area where piano stores are the best route to purchase because they may offer returns within 30 days or a limited warranty where a private seller cannot.
6. If you do decide to purchase privately, are you going to have a tuner technician inspect the piano before the sale is final? This small fee may save you thousands so it is highly recommended that you get the piano inspected.
7. Beware of the price tag! If you find pianos under $1,000 ask the seller why. Also be very cautious around sellers who claim their old piano is in perfect or mint condition. This will most likely not be true as a piano that has sat for twenty years even untouched is not in mint condition.
8. Remember that it's what's inside that counts. A piano may look great out the outside, but if a piano needs work on the inside it may cost your thousands of dollars to get it up to par. Don't be swayed by the cosmetics of a piano.
9. Does the piano sound good? Even if you think the piano is in a tune, a deaf person has about the same chance of getting the answer right. An untrained human ear is not a proper tuning mechanism and does not have the accuracy needed to tell if a piano is in tune. Yet another reason to use a piano tuner who has the ability to measure the frequencies of each note allowing for an actual analysis.
10. Why is the seller selling the piano? Like in any sales situation this is a big question. Be sure of the sellers' true motivation when you are looking to buy.
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