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Topic: How much should I pay for a 2009 Boston 178 grand piano?  (Read 1987 times)

Offline jen111

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How much should I pay for a 2009 Boston 178 grand piano?
on: January 16, 2015, 04:36:07 PM
I am looking at a second hand Boston 178.  Black. First owner selling directly.  Bought in 2009.  In a private  home. Pictures look pretty nice.  The owner plays pieces at the levels of Beethoven, nothing more rigorous, ie. not being pounded more than that. So basically the general condition looks good.  His asking price is $18,500 USD.  

So how much would be a fair price for me to pay for this piano? Is there anything I should put into consideration that might affect the price that I could use in my negotiation with the owner?

Thanks for any suggestions!
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Offline silverwoodpianos

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Re: How much should I pay for a 2009 Boston 178 grand piano?
Reply #1 on: January 16, 2015, 08:05:33 PM

Have the instrument inspected for present mechanical condition and then your local market value by your favorite piano technician.

Members on this forum are unable to view the instrument.
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If you think it's is expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur.
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