Used piano pricing charts found on the internet are extremely broad often intentionally, inaccurate and have little use as price guides. This is a consequence of failing to determine piano value using the methods discussed on this website and elsewhere. If someone is giving a piano away, or selling it reallyreally cheap, there is a reason. Locally and online there are numerous pianos available for purchase.
Yamaha piano prices on used pianos can be easy to find. New 2020 mazda mazda3 preferred base 4d sedan in wexford. Each piano is manufactured with a unique serial number that is recorded for future reference of not only when it was made but also where. This information should be very useful when trying to find out what your piano is worth. A blue book of pianos is a compilation of prices of new and used pianos, which can be used to give you an estimate of a piano s value. Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for other merchandise, like cars for example, piano pricing can be very confusing for most. We believe that our work is important for piano owners and lovers. The piano book, now in its fourth edition, has been the standard consumer reference in the piano business in the united states and canada since 1987, and is the only book of its kind. That reason is typically because the piano isnt worth anything and they just want to get rid of it. Professional scuba instruction, explorer ventures, derby experiences. Enter your zip code, select private party value and choose fair condition to get your cars most accurate blue book value. Many people looking to buy or sell a seek to appraise its value by means of a so called blue book of pianos. Take a look through craigslist, and youll notice that used pianos are a popular item for sale. Go to the website blue book of pianos see resources and click on piano ages.
Yamahas website offers a service to have the serial number of the used piano searched in seconds to find out when it was made, where it was made for distribution. His older title the piano book has a wealth of information, but regarding used instruments, only broad, sweeping generalizations are discussed about pricingdepreciation. How to determine the value of a used piano our pastimes. My friends could have gotten many times that price had they only gotten the instrument appraised by a professional, or at least looked up historical price information in a blue book of pianos. Research the prices of instruments of similar age, condition and make to estimate the pianos value. Register log in piano world home page forums piano forum kelly blue book for pianos. Piano name brand guide the free online piano price book. Full text of organ blue book 19851986 see other formats official organ valuation guide. For used orpins i 198586 5icjmt50uh6 music software. Kennelly keys music has the largest selections of new and used musical instruments in the seattle area. Here you can look find out more about the manufacturer and the age for free. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown. We offer student band instrument and professional instrument rentals. A false belief some people have is that if its used it must be a better deal than new because its less money, but thats just not the case any more and its far from the truth.
Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. I took the piano book with me and read the history of the european manufacturer while trying out many pianos on the floor. It also has pertinent information on piano pricing and discount information. Take a closer look, and youll see that many people are actually giving away their pianos they just want you to come and pick it up from them. That information is recorded when the car is titled and states sell that information to companies like edmunds and kelley. We have compiled all the pricing in the entire piano industry into one simple webpage. Kelley blue book new and used car price values, expert. The bluebook of pianos the guide to new piano prices. It gives complete, practical guidelines that explains the. Used gun purchase how to shop gun blue book value prices. Search from 78 dodge trucks for sale, including a used 2004 dodge ram 1500 truck st, a used 2004 dodge ram 3500 truck 4x4 quad cab drw, and a used 2004 dodge ram srt10. These brand names listed here accounted for over 97% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 20 years. It also walks the line between traditional combustion engine and full electric vehicle. How do you find a pianos value using its serial number.
The blue book of pianos website is a great resource for finding the value of a piano. This is the answer and the only free publication to provide this information in the piano industry. The ebook is objective, too, in that it compiles actual selling prices for used pianos of most makes and models, so you can easily see the price range within which your model. For over 40 years, kelley blue book has been the trusted resource for motorcycle values and pricing. A used piano that has been disassembled, inspected, repaired as necessary with replacement of all worn or deteriorated parts, reassembled, tested and approved to at least the tolerances of a new piano of like manufacture is. Many sites out there just arbitrarely make up the manufacturers pricing, at the bluebook of pianos we verify piano pricing through the manufacturer and request quaterly updates and will update our prices upon notification of. Yet if you head online, youll find all kinds of sites that offer you bluebook value of a piano, charge you a small fee for coaching to tell you what you should pay for a piano, or even offer to appraise your piano to tell you its worth. Crown chronicles, a440 pianos, caramelitta, discover lifestyle stories, air dot show, memphis tours. Organ blue book 19851986 i must second zeuslesabres comment. Your pianos age is one of the most significant factors in determining your pianos value.
Before you actually go into a gun shop you are going to want to check on prices for the gun that you want. Loren kelley rpt im looking forward to hearing from you. Check car prices and values when buying and selling new or used vehicles. A blue book of pianos is a compilation of prices of. Piano information and appraisal, piano information and prices, we provide new and used piano prices, age of your piano, piano appraisal service discover. Join the worlds largest community of piano lovers its free its fun to play the piano. Find a free piano in florida or donate your piano in fl. Dodge trucks for sale in bonita springs, fl with photos. There are many different resources available to check this, such as blue book of gun values, guns america or gun broker. This book has chapters on how a piano works, buying a new piano, buying a used piano, piano moving, piano care, and a special chapter entitled a consumer guide to new and recently made pianos, which includes brand by brand listings and rankings in a number of categories.
Well, nobody knows and the piano blue book sites wont say. Another common consideration is the value of antique pianos. Metallook instrument panel insert, metallookpiano black door. True blue book values are based on how much something like a car is sold for.
The bluebook of pianos has adopted the following definitions to help clarify the level of repairs on a piano. Ben klinger, manager, classic pianos bellevue as a piano teacher and church pianist, i am always anxious to make sure that my instruments are in good working order and wellmaintained. See good deals, great deals and more on a dodge trucks in bonita springs, fl. Kelley blue book new and used car price values, expert car. The online blue book of pianos has a wealth of information about used pianos, and their ebook of pianos contains price lists for most every brand on the market. Because local market forces have a huge influence on piano prices, it is common to. Piano buyer is the definitive guide for buying a new piano. If you find our application useful, please support our work with a donation.
For gun broker, i like to go to search for the gun i want and then check the completed auctions. It is vital to understand that piano values are determined by many factors, and a blue book can by its nature only give you a ballpark figure. After an illustrated discussion of piano structure that explains the workings of both grand and upright pianos, the book gives careful advice for purchasing a new or used piano. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. The website contains a wealth of free information regarding guides to appraisals and buying new and used pianos. Brougher restorations the value of a pneumatic player piano read this very common inquiry hello my name is jim and i reside in london, ohio just east of dayton. They will also recommend if the used piano should be purchased or not and if it needs a warranty. Piano bluebook prices steinway piano gallery of naples.
I made the purchase after comparing many pianos and saved thousands of dollars because i was prepared to negotiate a fair price based on the 20072008 supplement and the piano book. Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal. Join facebook to connect with amanda marie and others you may know. Used, in excellent condition some are worth more than original price. Having any resource is frequently better than none, and despite the limitations in this item, it is far better than none. This book offers an uptodate list of prices of current pianos that are both new and used. Loren kelley is the professional i call upon when it is time for regular maintenance or repair. Match the serial number to a manufacturer using a list of numbers and brands, such as the one available on. Quality quality of a piano is determined both by the internal and external features of the piano, as well as the manufacturer, when it was made, and the care it received yet if you head online, youll find all kinds of sites that offer you bluebook value of a piano, charge you a small fee for coaching to tell you what you should pay. It is used extensively as a source book in the piano business by both consumers and members of the trade. The kelley blue book fair market range does not factor in consumer. Determine your cars kelley blue book value by entering your cars make, model and year, as well as its mileage if known, into the online calculator on the blue book web site.
Kelley blue book checks out 2019 mitsubishi outlander phev. The guide is compiled by larry fine, who has published a consumer reference on piano. Discover your pianos age and country of origin with our 5 star accuracy guide to ensure the quality and. By frank baxter piano tunertechnician involved with the piano business since 1967.
Check for piano books at a library to see whether you can find your make of piano and further detailed information such as its age. The best book of this sort, a practical, downtoearth price guide, workable, easy to follow guidelines. Guitars, drums, keyboards, brass, orchestra, amps and sheet music. To find the value of a piano with a serial number, use the number to determine the approximate date the piano was made. But what does micah muzio from kelley blue book think is. These models shown here represent more than 94% of that majority.
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