Piano Value – How To Determine The Resale Value Of Your Piano

By Author: Alice Johnson
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There are many details to think about when you attempt to work out your piano value. This article will strip bare the factors to consider, ignoring the emotion involved in putting a money value on your treasured family friend, which has given you thousands of hours of pleasure and entertainment. Deciding on the best way to determine this value is crucial in getting the best value you can.

The questions you need to consider are:

• What is the model of your piano?
• Who is the manufacturer?
• How old is the piano?
• What is the overall condition of the piano?

If you were getting a valuation on your car, you would determine the make, model and year of manufacture to obtain an overall amount, then take into consideration the condition of the bodywork, has there been any major repair work done in the past. So, too, with your piano value.
If you wish to avoid the expense of obtaining a professional piano technician, here are some major steps to assess your piano value.

External Condition

Check the external, superficial condition - this is the first thing a buyer will ...
... see.

1. Is there any damage to the woodwork - can it be polished to remove or is the damage deeper.
2. Are the piano keys broken, chipped or discolored?
3. Are the pedals rusted or sticking?

Internal Condition

Check the internal workings of your piano

1. Are the strings in good state of repair
2. Have the strings caused grooves in the surrounding wood or hammers?
3. Are the hammers loose or worn?
4. Is the soundboard (the large piece of wood beneath a grand piano) cracked or warped?

Manufacturer Details

Now is crunch time - the piano value can be determined by studying the details: manufacturer, serial number and date of manufacture.

The manufacturer can be obtained from the paperwork you received, or if this is not immediately available to you, it can be located on the piano itself - usually on the front of the instrument, but can also be found under the lid, on the back or underneath the piano.

The serial number is usually engraved on a metal plate easily accessible on the piano.

The date of manufacture is normally found with the manufacturer's name.

If any of the above details are not easily accessible, do not attempt to remove any parts to try and find them, this may cause damage which will reduce your piano value.

So there you have it, the four major questions you need to answer to determine your Piano Value. It may seem a little overwhelming and you may think you do not have the expertise to assess its value, but if you follow the steps in this article, then obtain the right resource to finish the process, you will save yourself the cost of hiring an expert, and save the time waiting for them to be available.

Now all the basic leg work is done, I highly recommend you take advantage of the free advice and detailed information available at this Piano Value website. It will also provide you with the resource you need to evaluate the best price for your piano.