All About Choosing and Buying Pianos

[metz]

FQW:

VooVoo:

Which model did u purchase?

Do we pay more for using credit card?

Thanks!

I recalled a few years back, if you pay in full (ie not by installation), there was some discount being offered. Not sure if it's still true now.

We paid in full (not sure if it was cheque, nets, or credit card) but definitely didn't receive any further discounts.

[iRabbit]

chamonix:

We paid in full (not sure if it was cheque, nets, or credit card) but definitely didn't receive any further discounts.

Since credit card companies charge a certain % as service charge, I thought that if we pay in full by cheque, we can reasonably ask them for some discount.

As for the installation payment, I could have confused it with my current piano dealer who definitely offers interest-free installation by credit card.

[metz]

FQW:

chamonix:

We paid in full (not sure if it was cheque, nets, or credit card) but definitely didn't receive any further discounts.

Since credit card companies charge a certain % as service charge, I thought that if we pay in full by cheque, we can reasonably ask them for some discount.

As for the installation payment, I could have confused it with my current piano dealer who definitely offers interest-free installation by credit card.

I wish and think that should be the case. However, most would tell us upfront that their best prices are for non credit card payments only. Same thing when I bought a mid range Canon EOS Camera. Got to pay by cash only.

At least if they allow credit card payments, we can still earn reward points from credit card companies.

[iRabbit]

rinakurniadi:

If I remember correctly, the price difference between the k5 and k6 is 1k+, but the k6 sounds much sweeyer, has more personality. Btw, i found that the pianos at robert piano at milennia sound much nicer than the same models at centerpoint.

Could be due to the shops' interior. When I went Milennia, I felt that I'm shopping for an exclusive gift with the vastness of space, nice decor and all that. After Milennia, Centrepoint really looked a bit tight. Also, I realised that the best position to enjoy the sound of an upright is at the back. Unsightly, yes ... but the oomph factor is best there.

Btw, I'm talking about the old shop in the 2nd floor. Think they shifted to the 1st floor recently.

[rinakurniadi]

VooVoo:

Tks, anyone know if it is possible to get any more disc off the retail price at Robert?


They quoted $8385 for K3 and $10390 for K5. Not even giving. Full piano cover.

having in mind robert piano is the only dealer of kawai, they are in position not to budge when they see you have fallen in love with their product

[sautille]

Yamaha salesperson from PS told me that they can give 20% off list price (i.e. original, non-promotion price) for display set which is at least 2 years old.


No diff whether you put the purchase on credit. In fact, you get additional 5% off if you put it on Maybank Friends & Family (or Family & Friends?) card.

[VooVoo]

By the way, is it safe to order a K3 and cross your fingers that the one Robert Piano sent u is not a lemon?

[iRabbit]

I know of someone who ordered a K8 from RP. He requested for 2 K8’s to be placed side-by-side in the showroom for him to select. Of course, he committed to choose one of the two. Btw, every piano comes with a serial#. From the serial#, you’ll know when it was made.


Think that’s a good idea if you fear that you’ll get a lemon.

[VooVoo]

So we can choose a new piece from the showroom?

[iRabbit]

Yes you can request for that arrangement. If you can convince them that you're a serious buyer, I don't see why not. After all, how often does a retailer close a deal of such amt.


I recalled reading in piano forums of this guy called Digitus who requested for 2 K8's to be transported to the showroom for him to select. He has a blog (below). You can go ask him.

http://pianochronicles.wordpress.com/