What are the key differences when buying a piano from a retail dealer versus a private individual?
When purchasing 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 most often reconditioned, and they usually come with a warranty from the dealer as well as moving and complimentary tuning. * Many retail 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 pianos. To locate and purchase a piano privately, you can look in the newspaper classified ads. Additionally, the Internet will have many opportunities for locating a piano. Please use common sense to protect yourself when shopping on the Internet. The best way to find a used piano is to locate a Registered Piano Technician (RPT) in your area. Often they will be aware of used pianos for s
