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Where can I find a used piano to buy?

meowruff
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I'm interested in buying a used piano. Does anybody have an idea of where I might be able to find one? Also, in the event that I actually find one, is there a certain company or individuals that I could hire to move it to my place? It's not going to be a piece of furniture, so I don't care what it looks like. It just needs to be in decent condition - preferably with a dehumidifier.

 
Posted : June 29, 2008 10:28 pm
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STX, right? Uniquities has had one for a few weeks. Don't have the phone book handy, but it's the consignment store in Peter's Rest. If you can't find it, PM me.

 
Posted : June 30, 2008 12:21 am
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and i think patrick baron tunes pianos

 
Posted : June 30, 2008 12:28 am
meowruff
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Thanks! I saw the one at Uniquities. She wants$500 for it, and it's in OK condition, but it will need quite a bit of work. I just wanted to see if there was anything else out there before I invest $500 + $$$ to make it workable.

 
Posted : June 30, 2008 1:05 am
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After an item has been at Uniquities for a while, she can negotiate. The longer it's there, the more leeway she has. I could be wrong, but I think there's an actual schedule she uses as a guide for applying discounts. Doesn't hurt to ask.

 
Posted : June 30, 2008 1:13 pm
meowruff
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Thanks for the information. I didn't know if it would be rude to negotiate a price. She has some really cool items in there though! It's fun to just look around.

 
Posted : June 30, 2008 1:16 pm
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It's kind of expected in shops like that, and Petra, the owner is a sweetheart and wouldn't be insulted or anything. I'm not a good "negotiator". When my husband and I go to yard sales, we have a code. I say to him "I really like this." , then I walk away. He makes the offer. We've had a good time with it, and he's gotten us some good deals.

 
Posted : June 30, 2008 1:27 pm
meowruff
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OK, I REALLY messed up! I waited for my husband's consent regarding the piano...and went to Uniquities today to buy the piano - and it was just SOLD! Boo hoo!

So, I'm still looking for a used piano. If anyone knows of someone who has a piano that's not being used - and needs some quick cash - please let me know.

You can also e-mail me directly at meowruff@aol.com

Thanks for any help you can lend.

 
Posted : July 3, 2008 8:26 pm
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i have a baldwin studio upright in very good condition. i'm moving to PR June 1st and have to sell it.
I recently installed all new hammers and shanks specifically designed for humid climates and i tune it myself.
i'm asking 3,200 but i'm willing to negotiate for somebody who will take good care of it.

 
Posted : May 17, 2010 7:33 pm
Exit Zero
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What island is the Baldwin on now?

 
Posted : May 17, 2010 8:15 pm
 imij
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I thought this was a little ironic, its from poster Number9

Very good condition, in-tune, best upright piano Baldwin makes.
I recently installed all new hammers and shanks specifically designed for humid climates.
I love this piano, but i'm moving to Puerto Rico and can't take it with me.
Selling for $3,200
On St. Croix
Email me at acostacarl@gmail.com for pictures

hope this helps

 
Posted : May 18, 2010 12:14 am
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I have a friend whose Dad has a piano for sale for $600.00. No idea of make/model but feel free to PM me to take a look.

 
Posted : May 19, 2010 1:59 pm
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