Bosendorfer 214CS cash price?

[tomcam]

Sorry for the abrupt first post without better community involvement, but... fooled around and fell in love. Wife made me play a Bosendorfer 214CS today. It was, to both of us, perfect. Played some other Boseys & did not like them as much. What would be the lowest, non-insulting cash price for a new 214CS in the Seattle area? Your input is much appreciated.

[faulty_damper]

We are pretty ignorant of pianos so 214CS doesn't mean anything to most of us.  I assume it's a 214cm long grand.

What does it even list for?  Have you checked the Blue Book of Pianos?

[j_menz]

We are pretty ignorant of pianos so 214CS doesn't mean anything to most of us.  I assume it's a 214cm long grand.

It's the largest model in their conservatory series, which is a more "economical" option than their standard series, but still under the Bosie name.

What does it even list for?  Have you checked the Blue Book of Pianos?

The blue book doesn't appear to list it, only it's standard model equivalent.

That said, on a new piano I'd have thought you asked the price and offered 20% less for cash. Then bargained.

[tomcam]

>We are pretty ignorant of pianos

Sarcasm noted, but not sure what provoked it?

List price: $113k
Their asking price: $78k

Did check blue book. No street price given, but am looking for real-world experience...

[j_menz]

>We are pretty ignorant of pianos

Sarcasm noted, but not sure what provoked it?

List price: $113k
Their asking price: $78k

Did check blue book. No street price given, but am looking for real-world experience...

That's the list price of the standard model, not the CS.

Second hand ones in the 5-10 year range seem to be about $50k, so $78k new seems about right, if on the upper side of right.

[faulty_damper]

I wasn't being sarcastic.  I really don't know what Bosendorfer's go for or any other piano.  It was a way ask for more information about that model.  Even a picture would help since most people just play on them, not really interested in buying them.

[tomcam]

Thanks so much for both replies, j_menz. I didn't make any offer; wanted to research first. I didn't know if pianos were like electric guitars, where one can often expect 40% off list. I know too it's supposed to be a softish market, but that doesn't seem to be the case here (3 piano stores inside a 2 mile radius).

[pianoparent2013]

I PMed you with data. Hope it helps.