All About Choosing and Buying Pianos

[phankao]

jce:

Personally, don't like Apollo, not well made at all. \\.

Really? I have an \"antique\" Apollo. I love it for both it's look and sound. But then again, I'm an unconventional buyer generally. When I was looking around at the pianos at the dealer's warehouse, I was not very impressed with some of the slightly-cheaper range Yamahas bc they felt and sounded like similar standard to my 15yo Korean piano.

[jce]

What one likes or dislikes is very personal. As long as you like it, that’s fine. Also it depends on which model you go for. Same like Yamaha or Kawai, the lower end models are terribly made.

[Blackdas]

Thank You Jce and phankao. I would forward both your advice to my wife and let her decide… Decision decision decision… Tks again…

[phankao]

jce:

What one likes or dislikes is very personal. As long as you like it, that's fine. Also it depends on which model you go for. Same like Yamaha or Kawai, the lower end models are terribly made.

Yah, I was looking at the slightly higher range.

[titank]

Piano Master so goods where after 5 years they take in at $1500? Like that yearly depreciation is like $439.80? If after 1 year sell back would that be a straight line depreciation?

[phankao]

titank:

Piano Master so goods where after 5 years they take in at $1500? Like that yearly depreciation is like $439.80? If after 1 year sell back would that be a straight line depreciation?

I guess it depends on the dealer? My old 16 year old korean piano, no one wanted it (that's by just calling - they didn't see it). At most, some offered S$200. But the dealer that I bought my \"new\" piano took it in at S$800 - also without looking (I bought it at S$2300 from another dealer 15yrs before that when it was 1yo). Not bad deal, lor.

[ciaobella]

Not sure abt the depreciation after one year for Hailun.

I bought a 40 yrs old Yamaha U3 today for $3800, 10 yrs warranty, free 2 tuning n delivery n new adjustable chair. Not sure if it is a right choice. Can trade in @ 60% within 2 yrs.

If u are keen to look for 2nd hand piano, they are located at 200 jalan sultan Textile centre #03-42/3. Price ranging from $750 onwards.

[jce]

Phankao, that’s a great deal, taking into consideration you bought it at only $2300, $800 is close to 40%, and that’s after 16 yrs. Furthermore it is "3rd hand".

[phankao]

jce:

Phankao, that's a great deal, taking into consideration you bought it at only $2300, $800 is close to 40%, and that's after 16 yrs. Furthermore it is \"3rd hand\".

Yah, I was quite happy bc I had hoped to sell it directly myself at that price but somehow it didn't work out and I got a little desperate bc I needed to remove my piano. So I contacted the dealer. What more, I got the money in cash.

[titank]

That is provided that the dealer still around where can still accept at 60%. Notice that the Jalan Sultan Textile Centre every Saturday they do advertise at the CATS section.