What are the differences between buying a piano from a retail dealer or a private individual?
A. When purchasing a new or used piano from a retail dealer, you’ll find: New pianos usually come with a manufacturers warranty, a complimentary tuning, moving, and more cabinetry and finish choices. Used pianos are generally reconditioned, and they usually come with a dealer warranty, moving and complimentary tuning. Many dealers have a trade up policy that will give you the full purchased price of your piano when you desire a higher quality piano. You can expect to pay a little more for the manufacturers warranty, and the advantage of selecting a piano from a wide variety of new and used instruments. To locate and purchase a piano privately, look in the newspaper classified ads. The Internet also has some opportunities for locating a piano. The best way to locate a used piano is to find a Piano Technician in your area. Often they are aware of used pianos for sale, and more importantly are aware of the piano’s condition. If you are determined to locate a piano on your own, you are at
