Yamaha U1 - 35 Yrs old

jemball · Post by **jemball** » 14 Jun 2006, 17:31

What is a reasonable price from a dealer for this piano in good condition? The asking price is 2,500 inc delivey. Also, is it a particularly good piano?

Post by **Barrie Heaton** » 15 Jun 2006, 17:22

jemball wrote:What is a reasonable price from a dealer for this piano in good condition? The asking price is 2,500 inc delivey. Also, is it a particularly good piano?

Secondhand pianos are not that simple to price up with out seeing them. You may have 2 of the same make one at £2000 and one at 2500 the 2500 could be the better buy as it may have had a lots of work done on it and the other one may have been played to death so its not a mater of price its what the piano is like

2,500 inc delivery is a normal price for a U3 down south they can be a bit cheaper up north I have seen them go for £1900 with re-polished cases

I would get your local tuner to take a look before you buy

Barrie,

jemball · Post by **jemball** » 15 Jun 2006, 22:40

Barrie,

Many thanks for the info. The piano looks to be in good condition and is being sold by one of our local tuners (who also recons and sells).

jemball · Post by **jemball** » 16 Jun 2006, 09:58

Barrie,

One more query. How much would I get if I resell the UI piano after say 6years, assuming it is then still in good condition? a.private sale, b.to a dealer?

Post by **Barrie Heaton** » 16 Jun 2006, 20:25

All depends I do know dealers who have given the price back if the buyer is returning to up grade but 2 years down the road privately £1500 tops a dealer may be £1500 if you are spending a lot but £900 tops if you are just selling

As to the other post what sort of Guarantee is the Tuner giving quite a lot of Delers are giving 5 years on secondhad Yamahas

Barrie,

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