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I am in the market for a new piano. I currently own a hand me down 50 year old that my parents gave me for my kids to play. Currently, I have two that play, my 13 yo son and 10 yo daughter. My son is turning the corner and is moving up to ragtime and classical. His dedication is showing rapidly after playing for 5 years. The question I have is: Is it worth it to move into a baby grand piano rather then an upright? My house can handle the size of a baby grand, I'm just wondering from those that play (or have played) whether it is a dramatic change in sound and playing action. I just came across a 20 yo Kawai baby grand on Craigslist that is selling for about $3k and need to make a decision fast or it may be gone. For comparison, I mid level Yamaha or Kawai upright new will cost $4-7 thousand. Thanks.