SELLING A PIANO
When disposing of a piano, you're interested in getting the most return, a prompt sale and perhaps knowing its going to a good home. Setting a price can often be difficult. The condition of the piano, its location, its age, market conditions in your area and sometimes a sentimental attachment can all affect the price. The internet can be helpful, classified ads for similar pianos, dealers and technicians can all be used to determine a fair price for both buyer and seller.
As with anything for sale, the more people that know about the item, the better chance there is for making a sale. Classified ads in local papers as well as free pennysaver type papers, a notice posted at the food market, church bulletins, and internet sites such as Ebay and www.pianomart.com all can be effective. Of course word of mouth is helpful too, as friends and relatives may know someone looking for a piano just like yours.
There may come a time when Grandma's old upright, or the piano that was left in the basement when you moved in has reached the end of its useful life. First, when these pianos are advertised, its a good idea to attach a small value to it such as $50 or $100. When prospective buyers see ads that say "Free to a good home," or "Free, you move," it gives the impression that its worth nothing and they are using you to take it away. If after a reasonable length of time there have been no takers, you may have to call a piano mover to take it away, haul it to the dump yourself, or break it up in manageable pieces and remove it bit by bit. This is a whole other subject I will be glad to advise you on at no charge.