Which piano should I buy?

[pianohunter]

Having read some of the posts and been to a few dealers, I am increasingly confused about what would be the best piano to buy!
Obviously one that I like playing but there are plenty of those and I'd like to get good value for money.

I'd be interested on opinions on the following upright pianos that I've seen:

-New Weinbach for £5000
-New Kemble Conservatoire for £5000
-New Yamaha P121 £4400
-Used Yamaha U3 £2999 (2 pianos, made 1970 and 1972)

Regarding the secondhand Yamaha question - I've read the posts which advise taking a tuner with you, but if this is not practically possible and I don't know much about pianos except what I've researched on the internet and what I enjoy to play, is it safer to just buy a new piano or can I put my trust in a piano dealer regarding a secondhand yamaha? Everyone seems to have such different opinions on this new vs secondhand question!

[sussexpianos]

In my humble opinion, the Kemble is a good piano and will serve you well. Followed by the Yamaha P121. I haven't tried the Weinbach (used to be Petrof but now built in China with some Petrof parts) but the name isn't well known so future sales value might be an issue.
Others to try Kawai K3 & K5.

[joe]

Would agree with sussex pianos better to buy new and Kawai K3, its an excellent piano,other pianos to try are ESSEX and BOSTON range designed by Steinway & Sons best value pianos on the market today and Steinways are offering full buy back policy at price paid minus the v.a.t if you upgrade to Steinway within 10 year period, and that in turn helps the residual value

[mdw]

Go for the Kemble.

[Kemble King]

thats a very good price on the Kemble that has been given.

[vernon]

hope this isn't duplicated.

Joe is right and the Kawai s are worth a serious look especially with the carbon fbre action that knocks spots off the opposition.
Pace Steinways offer on Essex and Boston; any good dealer will negotiate a buy back for an upgrade. Steinways have only just disvovered it.
Make sure the dealer is reputable as they may not survive the 10 years guarantee!
I laugh at the cheap 1930s pianos with a "lifetime guarantee against just about everything." They didn't know the war was coming and in any case by then most of them had went.

[mdw]

thats a very good price on the Kemble that has been given.

Yep thats so low i would worry about the dealer being around to honour the guarantee in a few years. Or it will be the usual , ohh thats plus vat, delivery, tuning etc etc etc

[joe]

Is it not the case that if dealer goes bust the Kemble Company will honour warranties ?

[winstonterr]

Hi,
I wanted to buy piano? can anyone suggest me on how to purchase the product? what are the facilities required before purchasing the product?Thanks.