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Apr 20, 202310 min read
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.


Jun 15, 20227 min read
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.


Jun 12, 202210 min read
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.


Jun 11, 202214 min read
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.


Apr 26, 202213 min read
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.


Oct 14, 20187 min read
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.


Oct 14, 20189 min read
Is My Old Piano an Antique? — Part 2
In Part 2, a noted curator of antique musical instruments weighs in with his perspective.


Oct 14, 20134 min read
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.
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