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Originally Posted by azasadny
Old pianos aren't usually worth very much unless they are a "big name" like Bosendorfer, Steinway, etc... but you need to research it.
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+1, but keep in mind that as with old cars there are some cult brands that casual piano users have never heard of which will command some bucks.
Even if it is a Steinway or whatever, condition is _everything_. That means more than how it looks on the outside... a beautiful 1920's Steinway grand with a cracked soundboard, bad felts and a warped keyboard will often cost far more than its value to fix. Very much like Porsches in this regard!
My wife (pianist, teaches in the evenings etc) says if the piano is an unknown quantity she would call up a shop in the area (many sell pianos on consignment) or perhaps a tuner to come out and take a look... they should be able to give you a feel for the condition and will likely know the market.
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