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establish piano value, the instrument must be inspected
and damage noted. Keys, action, strings, tuning
pins, soundboard and bridges are inspected. Any
repairs that the piano needs are accounted for,
and subtracted from what the piano would fetch in
the retail market. Any outstanding or unusual features
are taken into account when appraising market value
for the instrument, as well as the age, size and
manufacturer. Simply comparing looks between a piano
and another with a price attached is not an accurate
way to evaluate an instrument.
If a person is interested in purchasing a piano,
new or used, an evaluation by an independent technician
is the best way to prevent any costly mistakes
in purchasing.
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