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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.
Apr 20, 202310 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 15, 20227 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 12, 202210 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.
Jun 12, 202214 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.
Apr 26, 202212 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 15, 20187 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 15, 20189 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.
Oct 15, 20134 min read
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