All About Choosing and Buying Pianos

[jce]

Kawai vs Yamaha, it’s a long-standing competition. They both have different qualities and as mentioned by many, it boils down to personal preference. Both companies have a long history with good R & D and they do make decent pianos. Yamaha has an edge in a generally slightly higher demand in S’pore.

[vicki]

I'm going to buy a Yamaha U1 soon. Hope i dont regret this decision!

[growie]

vicki:

I'm going to buy a Yamaha U1 soon. Hope i dont regret this decision!

Do you mean brand new?

[markfch]

vicki:

I'm going to buy a Yamaha U1 soon. Hope i dont regret this decision!

U1 is like the corolla of the piano industry. I think nobody ever regrets buying yammie

[vicki]

growie:

vicki:

I'm going to buy a Yamaha U1 soon. Hope i dont regret this decision!

Do you mean brand new?

Yah!! Cos figured no point getting a 2nd one...

[vicki]

markfch:

vicki:

I'm going to buy a Yamaha U1 soon. Hope i dont regret this decision!

U1 is like the corolla of the piano industry. I think nobody ever regrets buying yammie

err... actually im worried that it might turn into a white elephant!! sigh! what happnes if ds decides he really is not interested in piano one year later....

[peanut_butter]

vicki:

markfch:

[quote=\"vicki\"]I'm going to buy a Yamaha U1 soon. Hope i dont regret this decision!

U1 is like the corolla of the piano industry. I think nobody ever regrets buying yammie

err... actually im worried that it might turn into a white elephant!! sigh! what happnes if ds decides he really is not interested in piano one year later....[/quote]Aren't you allow to resell the piano back to the shop for at least 50% of the price within 5 years?

[sleepy]

peanut_butter:

vicki:

err... actually im worried that it might turn into a white elephant!! sigh! what happnes if ds decides he really is not interested in piano one year later....

Aren't you allow to resell the piano back to the shop for at least 50% of the price within 5 years?

Yamaha does not offer such an arrangement
Anyway, if selling within 5 years, sure can fetch > 50% in open market

[raynreg]

I think they do provided that you upgrade your piano with them.


I’m sure parents here would be glad to take over from you if you priced it attractively compare to those offered by second hand dealers.

[peanut_butter]

raynreg:

I think they do provided that you upgrade your piano with them.


I'm sure parents here would be glad to take over from you if you priced it attractively compare to those offered by second hand dealers.

Some dealers do take back pianos without the need to upgrade because they have the skill to restore old pianos. Yamaha have good 2nd hand value. Like what Raynreg says, there won't be issue reselling them to anyone la.