It is worth noting that you can find gently used kimball pianos in like new condition at affordable prices. Big blue book of intermediate piano solos volume 2. We have the biggest bestsellers to the hardesttofind, outofprint rarities brought to you by thousands of booksellers around. The website contains a wealth of free information regarding guides to appraisals and buying new and used pianos. So, we would expect used pianos to be offered at a significant discount to just buying them new from a dealer that delivers it to your house. The kelley blue book price advisor shows you what you should pay for. An appraisal prevents you from selling your piano for too little or paying too much for. Pianomarts extensive inventory includes literally hundreds of new and secondhand pianos crafted by piano makers large and small, from a. These brand names listed here accounted for over 97% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 20 years. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. To master the art of fake pianoplaying, he received some help from the films composer, kris bowers. Pianos contain hundreds of moving parts which is why every preowned piano we sell is inspected by our trained professionals. A grand guide to buying a used steinway piano is designed to assist you in your journey in selecting a genuine used steinway pianofrom learning about how a steinway is built and rebuilt, to what makes a steinway a genuine steinway and what factors to consider when shopping the usedsteinway market.
The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown. 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. Fine gives lots of advice about the sales process at piano shops, and how to deal with the salespeople on an equal footing. If youre going about this on your own, your best resource is an updated version of the piano book. This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. Buying a new or used kimball piano is a matter of preference and how much you want to spend on it. But, i did also note that the blue book doesnt list the pianos from the sejung line. Whether your personal passions lean toward new releases by the hottest authors or classics from the old masters, you will find it on alibris. Preowned pianos used piano stores nassau suffolk long. At alibris, every type of reader can satisfy oneofakind book cravings. As one of the most soughtafter piano books for beginners, this book is a sure step toward practical piano skills. It also has pertinent information on piano pricing and discount information. In addition to the values of almost 3,000 piano brands and models, this book is a goldmine of information for.
Piano store new and used pianos for sale living pianos. Chickering pianos for sale buy a chickering piano at. From here, you can make additions or subtractions to the value based on damages, imperfections, and aftermarket additions to the instrument. I took the link to the blue book and noticed the same thing as did teclado. There are a few things you should know before you buy or sell a used piano or even advertise your piano for sale, and some questions you should have the answers to before doing so. Wholesale prices increase on each year all new grand pianos, add to this the inflation index. This book and the accompanying website enabled me to make an informed value estimate of the used piano i just bought, and to be an intelligent and careful shopper. Now you have access to the complete piano pricing that before was only available to piano dealers. Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal, piano. Tradein value is what a commercial seller would pay for the used piano, usually in trade or partial trade for a new one.
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Reverb analyzes realtime transaction information to represent values for used musical instruments in their original condition. Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal. Piano blue book piano prices manufacturers suggested. Prices of new or used chickering upright and grand pianos. Used equipment blue book values and online fair market value. The problem here is that so many older brands are now made by companies different from the original, in different factories and parts of the world, and to different standards. There is however, much more that needs to be considered to accurately determine the value of a specific piano. Find blue book values and fair market prices on used guns, computers, stereos and more with online price guides and the most accurate used equipment data online. We check and adjust action and pedals, bridges, casework, and soundboard then fine tune the piano. 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. Used, in excellent condition some are worth more than original price. There are no accurate depreciation schedules for grand pianos.
Piano industry standard pricing bluebook of pianos. Living pianos is a piano store that offers new and used pianos for sale to the general public. Price information is for the sole purpose of providing a maximum retail selling price benchmark the manufacturer suggested retail price or the msrp represents in general an average retail tag price by u. The bluebook of pianos the guide to new piano prices. Bluebook of pianos fast, free and convenient real piano. Buying a used piano, and the price you should expect to. In addition, when considering a used piano being sold by a private, noncommercial seller, keep in mind that many such sellers really have no firm idea of how much their piano is worth, and have made up something based on little more than a wish. It turns out, you can save 60% buying a piano used instead of new. For this very reason, we can help you determine the accurate current resale value of any piano, without the guesswork. A percentage of the price of a new piano of the same make and model, or one of similar quality and description. To find musical instruments on, select musical instruments under blue book categories.
Excellent read on how to shop for, acquire, and care for a new or used piano, with background on the workings of pianos that matter in these processes. Each new edition of the official piano e blue book represents a comprehensive reevaluation of the changing price structure within the used piano industry. A dealer will sell these pianos used for around the same price as the original price from 1985 1995. If you are willing to invest in delivery and have the used piano inspected by a professional, you can save big.
When appraising your guitar, the first place to begin is the average market value of the guitar. Here is a detailed explanation what you can expect at the different price points. This is discounted from the fair market value, typically by at least 20 to 30 percent, to allow the commercial seller to make a profit when reselling the instrument. National wholesale and retail sales figures are documented. New kimball pianos typically cost more than if you buy a used one on ebay. The price and list, at least on the four different makes i looked at, appears to be an exact copy of the 20072008 supplement to the piano book. The data presented herein is the tabulated result of information received from dealers everywhere.
For this very reason, we can help you determine the accurate. It helps to have a trusted pricing source on your side. This is a list current used piano prices of these models made after 1985. How to determine the value of a used piano our pastimes.
The best book of this sort, a practical, downtoearth price guide, workable, easy to follow guidelines. 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. 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. In addition to the values of almost 3,000 piano brands and models, this book is a goldmine of information for any piano owner or enthusiast. The blue book of pianos website is a great resource for finding the value of a piano. These are retail tag prices used by dealers with the same margin of profit and percentages published in music product and. Look in an piano blue book to see what your piano is worth.
In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. This easy stepbystep method emphasizes correct playing habits and note reading through interval recognition. Through research in directories of the music industry such as. For over 10 years living pianos has been offering a wide selection of toptier new and used pianos for sale. Your pianos age is one of the most significant factors in determining your pianos value. Now from word musics top arrangers comes this great sequel to the bestselling big blue book 003097.
Kelley blue book new and used car price values, expert. How to determine the value of a used piano pianobuyer. 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 pianos value. Used equipment blue book values and online fair market. The alfreds theory series is designed as an accompaniment to the basic lesson series, but the two do not necessarily have to go together.
Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. Piano bluebook prices steinway piano gallery of naples. Chickering pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional musicians alike. Blue book price guides on cost a fee, available as a yearly subscription or as a peritem purchase. Buy books online, new and used online bookstore from alibris. Dec 17, 20 the first step in buying a used piano is determining your budget. Jan 01, 1995 this book and the accompanying website enabled me to make an informed value estimate of the used piano i just bought, and to be an intelligent and careful shopper. Jul 12, 2012 so, we would expect used pianos to be offered at a significant discount to just buying them new from a dealer that delivers it to your house. With an inventory of classic american and european pianos as well as late model and new asian pianos, living pianos has the piano youre looking for. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Buy a piano sell a piano used pianos piano consumer. The bluebook of pianos has adopted the following definitions to help clarify the level of repairs on a piano. This chart is most useful for determining the approximate value of many brands of older piano for which it would otherwise be. Chickering piano prices and value upright, grand new, used.
Age and manufacturer are obviously important factors to be considered in appraising an instrument. The first step in buying a used piano is determining your budget. 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 people. Well, nobody knows and the piano blue book sites wont say. The piano forums are an online community of piano lovers including piano industry professionals, concert artists, recording artists, technicians, dealers, manufacturers, and thousands of enthusiastic amateur pianist. Chickering quickly became one of the largest and most successful piano manufacturers of all time. It appears that they will sometimes use msrp or wholesale price sheets that are decades old. 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. How much is my piano worth age and manufacturer are obviously important factors to be considered in appraising an instrument. This guide contains price information of new piano that is distributed in the united states of america. This book offers an uptodate list of prices of current pianos that are both new and used. Piano buyer includes a chart, prices of used pianos, which was compiled after querying a number of piano technicians about their memories of comparable sales of pianos of various ages, sizes, and conditions. Does mahershala ali really play the piano in green book.
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