All About Choosing and Buying Pianos

[i3mum]

Hi sleepy & markfch,


I have a budget to get for a piano, not intend to get a new U3 because it is still too expensive for us :oops: .. will source for other younger U3.

sleepy:

i3mum

Ditto markfch

Have you checked the latest brand new U3 prices? I think there's some promo for U3 silent recently. No need to buy silent version. Ask about the usual U3 and compare the delta between new and old. If a brand new one at say $10K and a 20+ year at 4.5K, depreciation is only $275 per year (assume 20 years) :!:

For me, I would opt for a new one. Not worth paying $4.5k for such an old piano, regardless of what the salesman told me

[verykiasu2010]

sleepy:

markfch:

2) And if we were to compare a 10 + years U3 & a 20+ years U3, the better choice is the 20+ years U3. Are these true?
Given the same price, I'll take the 10+ yrs U3 anytime.

i3mum

Ditto markfch

Have you checked the latest brand new U3 prices? I think there's some promo for U3 silent recently. No need to buy silent version. Ask about the usual U3 and compare the delta between new and old. If a brand new one at say $10K and a 20+ year at 4.5K, depreciation is only $275 per year (assume 20 years) :!:

For me, I would opt for a new one. Not worth paying $4.5k for such an old piano, regardless of what the salesman told me

the problem is that depreciation is not straight line

from $10k to go down to $4.5k will probably takes only a few years

if a 10 year old piano costs $4.5k and and 20 year old piano costs $4k....we can say the depreciation is only $500 over 10 years, or $50 a year

for this reason I chose second hand piano when I am not sure how long my child's enthusiasm in the musical instrument will last. if the enthusiasm is long lasting, it is easier to trade in the second hand one for a brand new one or a newer second hand one, or even upgrade to a second hand / new grand and that will minimise loses

(just my own opinion, not meant to advise anyone)

[markfch]

verykiasu2010:

for this reason I chose second hand piano when I am not sure how long my child's enthusiasm in the musical instrument will last. if the enthusiasm is long lasting, it is easier to trade in the second hand one for a brand new one or a newer second hand one, or even upgrade to a second hand / new grand and that will minimise loses

It's definitely more prudent to buy a 2nd hand piano when we are unsure of our kids' long term musical interest. But I feel that those 2nd hand pianos must still be of a decent quality. There were some pianos I tried out previously. When I pressed the keys, the touch & the tone made me cringe and I know I'll never touch them again even with a nine foot pole.

[verykiasu2010]

markfch:

verykiasu2010:

for this reason I chose second hand piano when I am not sure how long my child's enthusiasm in the musical instrument will last. if the enthusiasm is long lasting, it is easier to trade in the second hand one for a brand new one or a newer second hand one, or even upgrade to a second hand / new grand and that will minimise loses

It's definitely more prudent to buy a 2nd hand piano when we are unsure of our kids' long term musical interest. But I feel that those 2nd hand pianos must still be of a decent quality. There were some pianos I tried out previously. When I pressed the keys, the touch & the tone made me cringe and I know I'll never touch them again even with a nine foot pole.

of course of course, that has to be the condition precedent, else more money :moneyflies: :moneyflies: :moneyflies:

[i3mum]

Has anyone heard about Singapore Piano Shop/ bought a 2nd hand piano from there before?


http://www.pianoshop.sg/en/main.html

Any feedback :?

[joewosh]

…

[markfch]

i3mum:

Has anyone heard about Singapore Piano Shop/ bought a 2nd hand piano from there before?


http://www.pianoshop.sg/en/main.html

Any feedback :?

Sorry never heard of them before. I surfed the website you posted. Seems that for new Yamaha/Kawai pianos, the prices listed are much higher than that of the main local distributors. Maybe those are RRP (recommended retail price) before discount.

[i3mum]

Hi markfch,


Thanks for your reply. I just happened to google and found this link.

thanks for your help.

markfch:

Sorry never heard of them before. I surfed the website you posted. Seems that for new Yamaha/Kawai pianos, the prices listed are much higher than that of the main local distributors. Maybe those are RRP (recommended retail price) before discount.

[Quintessential Mum]

i3mum:

Has anyone heard about Singapore Piano Shop/ bought a 2nd hand piano from there before?


http://www.pianoshop.sg/en/main.html

Any feedback :?

When my daughter started playing many years ago, i rented a piano for a year before purchasing a brand new one. You may consider that if you are not sure of your child's interest.

[i3mum]

Hi Quintessential Mum\",


Did you rent from Singapore Piano shop? If not, where did you rent it from and what's the rental fees?

Quintessential Mum:

When my daughter started playing many years ago, i rented a piano for a year before purchasing a brand new one. You may consider that if you are not sure of your child's interest.