Selling Used Pianos

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Getting rid of your piano? Maybe it's time for an upgrade? Either way selling used pianos is great way to cash in on your instrument.

So how do you go about selling used pianos? You could contact a piano technician or try a new or used piano dealer or even place a classified ad in your local newspaper.

Get to know your used piano before selling it and be prepared to answer specific questions from your potential buyers. Buyers might want to ask you a few technical questions about your used piano such as what brand, size, condition, age and when it was last tuned and serviced.

Be as thorough as possible before selling your used piano to build up your buyer's confidence.

Before selling used pianos have in mind how much you want to sell your piano for. If you sell your used piano privately you are bound to get the best price. However if you face a piano dealer or company you will have to negotiate more and you are limiting your selling potential.

To get an accurate quote of your used piano it's a good idea to get a piano technician to perform a comprehensive appraisal.

You want to the best price when selling used pianos so it is good practice to tune your piano, dust, clean and polish the cabinet and the piano keys. Set the environment for your piano with good lighting and clutter-free. Then your buyer will be able to fully appreciate the used piano that you are selling.

Most importantly make sure that your used piano is away from distractions and noise. If you're selling your used piano your buyer will want to eventually listen to how your used piano sounds.