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Topic: Selling my 2010 Kawai K2 (ebony polished). Need help!  (Read 9501 times)

Offline sellingmyk2

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Hi all.  I'm new to this forum and I need help.  I live in Nassau County in long Island.  I have a Kawai K2 that was purchased about 1 1/2 yrs ago and has barely ever been played.   The plastic is still on the pedals.  It is in amazing condition.   It was bought at Frank & Camille's East in Long Island.  There is 8 1/2 yrs left on a 10 yr transferable warranty.  The problem is I am moving to Florida, and I cannot bring it with me.  It cost us over $5400 after tax a year and a half ago.   I am asking $3500 but I will listen to all reasonable offers.  

The problem is That I have no clue how to sell it, nor do I know too much about pianos.  Because of this I would rather find someone in my area, because I do not feel comfortable being responsible for shipping.  I would consider it though if it was done the right way.  Is anyone interestested in this piano?  Or could someone please possibly suggest some good ways I may go about trying to sell it?  I would really appreciate some suggestions from people who know more than I do.

If you do have any interest, leave your email, and I will get in touch with you.

Thanks everyone.

Offline lhorwinkle

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Re: Selling my 2010 Kawai K2 (ebony polished). Need help!
Reply #1 on: October 29, 2011, 07:19:34 PM
Selling a piano is difficult.
A dealer could get $3500 for that piano.
It's not likely you'll get that much.

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Re: Selling my 2010 Kawai K2 (ebony polished). Need help!
Reply #2 on: October 30, 2011, 11:04:02 PM
You can put it in an advertisment.   :D
Funny? How? How am I funny?

Offline keys60

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Re: Selling my 2010 Kawai K2 (ebony polished). Need help!
Reply #3 on: November 01, 2011, 10:25:18 PM
I think your asking price is fair for a piano that new. List in www.pianomart.com for a percentage fee. A dealer could sell it on consignment. Maybe even Frank and Camilles (who I'm familiar with). They will probably get around 4k and take 25% for the sale. That piano has probably gone up 5% since you bought it so may look more attractive to a shopper.

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Re: Selling my 2010 Kawai K2 (ebony polished). Need help!
Reply #4 on: November 03, 2011, 10:25:15 PM
Thanks all for your advice.  In Long Island it is hard to get a K2 for anything less then 4,000 before tax and possibly delivery.  I am not hard up on that price but in speaking with People who are in the industry and know more then I do I should get somewhere between $3000-$3500.  I do appreciate all of your feedback, and any that may come in the future.

Offline keys60

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Re: Selling my 2010 Kawai K2 (ebony polished). Need help!
Reply #5 on: November 04, 2011, 09:01:09 AM
As a matter of fact, we hold our Nassau County chapter PTG meetings at Frank and Camilles.

Offline jh3676

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Re: Selling my 2010 Kawai K2 (ebony polished). Need help!
Reply #6 on: February 27, 2012, 08:40:23 PM
If you still have this piano for sale, please contact me:
jeffholck@hotmail.com
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