Question about selling a piano?

[mr_man]

Is there anyone around here that could give me around about price of a piano? It is a Wurlitzer and according to the factory sticker on the back it was made in 1945. there is no date but I did find a web site that said that with its serial number it was probably made in 1945. It is in good/fair condition. Just a few nicks here and there. On the inside it has a huge metal plate stamped with the word Wurlitzer on it. Trying to sell it and don’t want to get ripped off.

[Lexed]

I doubt anyone here has any idea

[K.Biz]

get it appraised by a few diff guys just to make sure there not f*ckin with ya. if its in good cindition and its from 1945 you can prob expect a good amount of money. somwhere around the 10 grand range?. good paino's are expensive!

[956Vette]

You sure are a jack of all trades buddy... lol

[K.Biz]

You sure are a jack of all trades buddy... lol

haha im just guessing. i used to play when i was super young, i no my mom bought a piano for like 7 or 8 grand it was only half decent. im sure a antique piano in good condition is worth big bucks

[gigem]

yeah is make a few calls get several opiions from someone who has some expertise in that field

[Tock]

I used to tune & fix pianos on the side . . .
Your best bet to see what used Wurlitzers are going for will be on eBay
http://search.ebay.com/search/search...ano&category0=

Keep in mind that age doesn't necessarily make a piano more valuable, especially those old square grand pianos built back in the 1800's (wretched things -- upright pianos were a big step forward in piano technology). But since most people buy pianos as furniture, you'll get a few more $$$ if you fix up any scratches and make it look pretty--but don't use silicone-based wax or oil, because eventually it'll get into the pin block and screw it up.
You'll want to get it into tune, which should set you back about $75 - $100 per tuning. If the piano's been well-maintained and has been getting tunings at least once a year, it should sell quickly and at a premium. If it's been sitting in the garage and/or hasn't been tuned in a long while, you'll need to have the tuner do several tunings before it will sound right. If you don't want to put the money into it, well, you can sell it sounding like a pos, and maybe get a few hundred $$$. Stuck keys will cost you extra to fix. I used to charge $20 each.

Good luck on your sale . . .

[mr_man]

thanks guys anymore?

[juju]

Have you tried looking it up on craigslist or ebay?

[allrippedup]

First off, Lexed - don't stereotype. I have a degree in piano, lift (have competed), not gay - wife kids, etc...

Tock seems to know his stuff regarding pianos. Check for cracks in the soundboard. This can be deadly if you are trying to sell or buy. It helps to have the piano regulated (the action is consisitant from key to key) and tuned so when a potential buyer checks it out, they have a good impression.

Good luck.

[mr_man]

thanks bros