Simply enter the code 23years in the promo code field on the shopping cart page and click apply to receive your discount details. These brand names listed here accounted for over 95% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 35 years. Fair market value is the price at which an item would change hands between a. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. 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. Sell my steinway piano we buy steinways instant price. Locally and online there are numerous pianos available for purchase. It is actually much easier to approach the topic of value from an entirely different perspective. While the kimball piano value makes it more accessible to beginners, you can buy highend pianos suitable for wellseasoned players. Prices of used pianos vary wildly, depending on local economies, supply and. 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. These same sites offer to appraise pianos online, which is weird, because its impossible to calculate the value of a piano without, well, actually seeing it. 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.
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. This information can help guide you in making important decisions. In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. Each calculation accesses unique valuation data from your pianos specific model, age and condition criteria. Section 1 used organ resale values section 2 ivlodel descriptions and photos section 3 used organ book tradein or wholesale values all sections and supplements list the organs alphabetically by brand name. A dealer will sell these pianos used for around the same price as the original price from 1985 1995. The blue book of pianos website values of automatic pianos and organs by arthur reblitz response to question about value by john tuttle. These models shown here represent more 89% of that majority. These prices are only after considerable costs to move, tune, recondition and guarantee the instrument. The kimball piano company, based in chicago, was one of the largest piano manufacturers in the world. Piano buying guide the successor to the piano book. Chickering pianos for sale buy a chickering piano at pianomart.
Kawai pianos for sale buy a kawai piano at pianomart. 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 the manufacturer. These brand names listed here accounted for over 97% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 20 years. Piano buyer is a semiannual piano buying guide that will help you make a fast informed decision concerning the purchase of a piano or digital piano.
Depreciation schedule a percentage of the price of a new piano of the same make and model, or one of similar quality and description. 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. Chickering pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional musicians alike. After a large initial drop in value during the first five to ten years because, unless given an incentive to buy used, most people would prefer a new piano, used pianos lose value in comparison with similar new ones at about 1. A grand looks better in a room, and the pianist is more favorably impressed by the view when he sits down to play a grand, compared with an upright, which usually stands with its back to a wall. A quick web search will reveal if your piano s name alone carries value. Search below, or click here for instructions on how to search. 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 dis.
Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal, 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. The new piano database is a searchable listing of virtually every brand, model, style, and finish of new piano or digital piano distributed nationwide in the united states more than 3,000. Many people looking to buy or sell a seek to appraise its value by means of a so called blue book of pianos. But, i did also note that the blue book doesnt list the pianos from the sejung line. E book of piano fair market value current resale price. Used, in excellent condition some are worth more than original price. If youre looking for an appraisal of your steinway piano, a fair value, and the steps needed to sell your piano for a cash offer, see below or call 18004638120. It also has pertinent information on piano pricing and discount information. 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.
Some suspect that these sites are even run offshore their pages often read like emails from a distant prince offering you an inheritance in exchange for your credit card information. True blue book values are based on how much something like a car is sold for. Knowing the fair market value of kawai pianos is useful to sellers, buyers and owners. Buy a piano sell a piano used pianos piano consumer. Please note, this article was written back in 2009. This information should be very useful when trying to find out what your piano. Because local market forces have a huge influence on piano prices, it is. Bent was one of the most well known piano and organ makers of the late 19th century in america. This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos.
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 or player piano. For this very reason, we can help you determine the accurate. The easiest way to determine a used pianos value is by looking it up in a blue book. This guide contains price information of new piano that is distributed in the united states of america. Kimball piano values vary based on age and condition. The following websites act as a guitar blue book online. 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. Piano blue book piano prices manufacturers suggested. This information should be very useful when trying to find out what your piano is worth. Mason and hamlin, boosendorfer, bechstein, baldwin, blunther, sauter, to name only a few.
I took the link to the blue book and noticed the same thing as did teclado. If the piano has a name which carries such value, a professional appraisal would be well worth it. It appears that they will sometimes use msrp or wholesale price sheets that are decades old. We believe that our work is important for piano owners and lovers. A grand looks better in a room, and the pianist is more favorably impressed by the view when he sits down to play a grand, compared with an upright, which usually. 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. The best book of this sort, a practical, downtoearth price guide, workable, easy to follow guidelines.
With more than 150 years in the industry, kimball has produced a range of pianos that can be appreciated by players of any ability. The blue book of pianos website is a great resource for finding the value of a piano. 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. Owning a steinway is a common dream among most serious pianists. Helping you determine the value of a piano continued page 2 please note, this article was written back in 2009. 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. The bluebook of pianos has been published for over 50 years. Check car prices and values when buying and selling new or used vehicles. An appraisal prevents you from selling your piano for too little or paying too much for one. A good piano in poor condition is still a poor piano. Cinesamples piano in blue columbia records historic. Kawai pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional musicians alike.
A blue book of pianos is a compilation of prices of. The piano buyer article has since been revised to include these comments. Kawai piano prices and value upright, grand new, used. Word had come to us that the historic clinton recording studios in midtown manhattan was forever closing its doors, destined to be transformed into a modern condominium complex. This is a consequence of failing to determine piano value using the methods discussed on this website and elsewhere. The purpose of this article is to comment on and clarify the information in piano buyer on determining the value of a used piano.
Our available chickering pianos include a range of types, costs and conditions. If you find our application useful, please support our work with a donation. Browse our available selection, or use our filters to refine your search by size, price, location, distance from you, or color. Your pianos age is one of the most significant factors in determining your pianos value. Yamaha piano prices on used pianos can be easy to find. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or. The problem is most of the time, this is pure guess work. Well, nobody knows and the piano blue book sites wont say. Used, in good condition some are worth more than original price. 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.
These brand names listed here are of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the years shown here. From here, you can make additions or subtractions to the value based on damages, imperfections, and aftermarket additions to the instrument. Piano bluebook prices steinway piano gallery of naples. Used piano prices e book of pianos fair market value.
While the main points are still valid some of the prices will have changed. 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. Appraisers of used pianos and other consumer goods typically use three differentmethods to determine fair market value. The bluebook of pianos the guide to new piano prices. Attention is given to important considerations such as price, tone.
Kimball is a wellknown brand, and several of its antique pianos are considered highly collectible. This is a list current used piano prices of these models made after 1985. The bluebook of pianos has adopted the following definitions to help clarify the level of repairs on a piano. 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. Group i are top quality pianos of unquestioned merit and represent the best value for a lifetime investment. It can be determined using the idealized value minuscostofrestoration method, but discounted, like tradein value, to allow the commercial seller to make a profit. Age, history and value of your piano, fast and easy online appraisal service. Discover your piano s age and country of origin with our 5 star accuracy guide to ensure the quality and. 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. Used steinway pianos average 48% of the current msrp prices. Much of the information here is from the piano book by larry fine. Comparing the piano with final selling prices of similar pianos of the same age, brand name, model, condition and market location. Our available kawai pianos include a range of types, costs and conditions.
The website contains a wealth of free information regarding guides to appraisals and buying new and used pianos. When you purchase any preowned steinway, you will receive 100% of the original purchase price in trade toward a new steinway or steinwaydesigned piano of greater value for the lifetime of the instrument. The title will show the make, model, year, color, etc of the car, and assess its value based on all events that occur around that car. Used piano consumer guides the official bluebook of pianos.
Our piano price guide will help you compare prices across brands so you can compare. Group ii are pianos of excellent construction and quality in a medium price range. 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. Koichi kawai was always mechanically minded, inventing early on in life. This gallery is designed to show how amazing the transformation is before and after restoration, and also to give the general public an accurate sense of the real market value for these. When appraising your guitar, the first place to begin is the average market value of the guitar. Sell my steinway piano from steinway piano reseller on vimeo. Fair market value is the price at which an item would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither of whom is compelled to buy. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. This book offers an uptodate list of prices of current pianos that are both new and used. How to determine the value of a used piano our pastimes. Group iii are pianos of generally lower price but completely capable of giving satisfactory service. Both descriptions really refer to the same thing that it is an old piano.
This gallery will show some of the antique instruments we currently have available for sale, as well as instruments we have restored and sold in the past. Salvage value is what a dealer, technician, or rebuilder would pay for a piano that is essentially unplayable or unserviceable and in need of restoration. Once youve collected all the necessary info, you can get a dollar amount. If youre going about this on your own, your best resource is an updated version of the piano book. The bluebook of pianos is a helpful handbook for anyone who plans to buy a piano. How to determine the value of a used piano pianobuyer. We were provided a unique opportunity to preserve an important piece of musical history in its final days. Traditional bluebook values for items like cars are easier to track because a car has a title that follows it through its life. Attention is given to important considerations such as price, tone, brand name recognition, construction, and consumer ratings. Discover your pianos age and country of origin with our 5 star accuracy guide to ensure the quality and. Your piano s age is one of the most significant factors in determining your piano s value. Antique or vintage piano value usage of the terms antique piano and vintage piano is a topic of debate and unclarity in the marketplace.
Antique, vintage piano prices currrent market value. The reasons for the preference which most people show for a grand to an upright piano are probably aesthetic and psychological. Many people looking to buy or sell a seek to appraise its value by means of a socalled blue book of pianos. Cost of a steinway piano price chart and buyers guide. The firm was made up of a group of industry experts who tirelessly studied the science of piano manufacturing, constantly improving their instruments in order to offer the finest quality pianos possible. Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for. This grand piano valuation calculator is designed for grand pianos made after 1970 but also provides results for pianos manufactured as far back as 1950.
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