This Virtual Piano Appraisal is designed for those of you who would like to know the approximate value of your piano.
Continue Reading if you are looking to Sell your piano.
YOU WILL NEED TO GATHER THIS INFORMATION in order to properly describe the piano to a potential buyer or Professional Piano Appraiser. With this information, you may be able to do a search to determine your piano’s value all on your own.
I GUARANTEE the time you spend will give you valuable insight as to what your piano’s value may be and whether or not it is worth paying for an online or on site appraisal.
First, we need the basics.
The Name of the Piano
How Old is the piano? This is determined by the serial number.
The Model, Size and Type.
I will give you step by step instructions on how to find this information.
Second, we need to determine the condition of your piano.
Do you have Service Records?
When was it last tuned?
Do you have a tuner who can verify its condition?
Has it ever been rebuilt?
Do you have the receipts with a description of the work done?
Cosmetic condition?
Original Purchase Price?
You may have all, some or none of this information right now, but continue on and I will walk you through step by step how to find it.
Another factor is an Ornate or unusual case design. The example below is a Winter Spinet. Most were very plain. This one has value because of the ornate case.