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Time to Say Goodbye: Why We Need to Move On From Pianos of the Past

There is a critical piece of overlooked or ignored information in the selling and buying process: Pianos have limited lifespans.

Donating, Converting, or Recycling Your Piano

This article outlines some of the options available to those who have a piano they don’t want to keep or sell.

How Much Is It Worth?

In this article, I’ve tried to assemble some information and tools to help buyers and sellers understand the appraisal process.

Piano Purgatory: The Donated Piano

This article helps institutions develop a plan for fulfilling their piano-related needs, including guidelines for the donation of pianos.

How To Sell or Donate Your Piano

To determine if your piano is suitable for resale, there are three basic things to consider: appearance, brand, and age/condition.

Is My Old Piano an Antique? — Part 1

In Part 1 of this series, this question is answered from the point of view of a piano technician and dealer.

Is My Old Piano an Antique? — Part 2

In Part 2, a noted curator of antique musical instruments weighs in with his perspective.

Taking a Tax Deduction When Donating a Piano

The IRS is getting stricter about enforcing its rules, and some piano technicians and donors are finding their “appraisals” rejected.