Setting a budget

Pufferfish · Post by **Pufferfish** » 27 Aug 2004, 09:54

Hi, this is my first post here, so be gentle!

I'm in the early stages of looking for a piano. I played a lot while I was at school, reaching Grade 8 (by the skin of my teeth!) Then completely got out of the practice habit while at University, due to difficulty finding an instrument. Since then, I've occasionally dabbled on other people's pianos and have made do with a keyboard at home, but it's just not the same.

I am now in a position to buy an acoustic piano which will allow me to start practicing properly again and will also be something my daughter can learn on when she's old enough.

Following some initial research, I'd like to buy new - but would consider second hand/reconditioned through a reputable dealer. My local dealer advises a minium budget of Ł2000, which doesn't sound too scary. What do you think? I don't want to get something we're going to grow out of - but I don't want to break the bank either.

Thanks in anticipation.

Jane Smith

Post by **Barrie Heaton** » 02 Sep 2004, 19:59

Buying for a local dealer has a lot of advantages but buying off the net can save you lot of money 2000 will place you in the entry level of the new far east pianos. 1800 would get you a 1970s U1 Yamaha http://www.uk-piano.org/pianos-for-sale ... siteid=549 and this company are selling
Yamaha C109 for 1,749.00 but you would have to buy out of the box unless you wish to travel to play the pianos
http://www.uk-piano.org/pianos-for-sale ... siteid=198

Barrie
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