1/17/2016

How To Ensure Well Used Piano Sales Norman OK

By Janet Murray


The piano is a grand instrument that comes in different shapes and sizes. There are small ones that are mainly used by kids and teenagers for practice purposes. Professional pianists who play for a living as well as for private recreation purposes use bigger ones. However selling is not as easy as purchasing a new one. This is because there are many considerations looked at for piano sales Norman OK. This is more so complicated by the hard economic times experienced in the world. Previous immune countries like the Asian block where many of these instruments are made are also experiencing hard times.

There are several reasons that can push owners to sell their instruments. These include the desire to get a new one, upgrade to a higher class, sell an inheritance or selling because of difficult financial times. Second hand sales are increasingly gaining mainstream popularity in areas such as Norman, OK. This is due to their low prices and poor condition.

Sale is done in two main ways. The owner might decide to get a good dealer that can connect them with several buyers with the potential, desire and ability to purchase them. The sad fact is that, many dealers act as middlemen. They seek to get high profit from the sale and leave the owner with significantly reduced sale price. This is undesirable and very unprofitable. The good thing about this is that urgent sales are done quickly.

Another alternative would be for the buyer to assume the burden of marketing the pianos. This allows them to get all profits and proceeds. To come up with a good estimate of the sale price they ought to consult a professional to come up with the true value. This is then used to price the instrument putting the current market prices in mind. These can affect prices.

It is a good idea to time the sale of second hand pianos to get a high price for them. The surge of these instruments from other parts of the world especially Asia causes the prices to fall significantly. This is because of the increased supply in the market. Selling second hand instruments at this time will result in low prices. It is recommended to sell during low season when prices are high.

There are numerous ways of making sure that these sales are high. The keyboard should be in top condition. It key sounds should be ok at both soft and loud volume. They should also be in tune. Silent and muted keys should be replaced. Stained, yellowed, chipped and broken keys reduce value as does wrong alignment with some uneven keys.

Look at the pedals to ensure that they are in good conditions. They should not be rusted, sticky or limp. If any of these flaws arise, repair them first before putting it on the market. Additionally, look at the wood finish. It should be cracked, warped or damaged.

The legs supporting the piano must be very sturdy. They hold it firmly on the ground. If they are weak, there might be accidents caused by the fall of the instrument. This might injure anybody that was near or around it. Tighten screws and replace the weak legs.




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