How to Get a Cheap Used Piano

Pianos are fun to play, but so expensive! And renting one feels like putting money down the toilet. So here are a few ways to get a used piano cheap, to enjoy for yourself or perhaps for your child starting lessons.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• Internet
• Printer

1. First if you're already taking lessons, make sure your instructor knows you're in the market for a used piano. He or she might know someone who's got one to get rid of.

2. Look on craigslist and kijiji. You can often find piano's there cheap if you have the muscle to go get them.

3. Print up a notice and place it on any community boards. You'll often find these places like your child's school and local businesses. Use a very large font as a header, you need to catch people's attention who might not be reading the other adds. The in smaller print briefly state why you are looking for one. Make sure to include a number of small tabs at the bottom of the sheet with your phone number and e-mail address that people can tear off to take home, after all, you want to make it as easy as possible for them!

Tips & Warnings

• Remember to keep in mind that you'll want to tune the piano after you get it. Even a perfectly tuned piano should be tuned after being moved, so that goes double for one that's been sitting around for a while.
• Have someone who's familiar with older piano's take a look at your purchase before you agree on a price. Even cheap used pianos are an investment, so make sure you're making a good one.

Resources

• PianoExchange.com
• Roll Up Piano