All About Choosing and Buying Pianos
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chamonix:
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.
We paid in full (not sure if it was cheque, nets, or credit card) but definitely didn't receive any further discounts.
As for the installation payment, I could have confused it with my current piano dealer who definitely offers interest-free installation by credit card. -
FQW:
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.
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.chamonix:
We paid in full (not sure if it was cheque, nets, or credit card) but definitely didn't receive any further discounts.
As for the installation payment, I could have confused it with my current piano dealer who definitely offers interest-free installation by credit card.
At least if they allow credit card payments, we can still earn reward points from credit card companies. -
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. -
VooVoo:
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 productTks, 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. -
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. -
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?
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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. -
So we can choose a new piece from the showroom?
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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.
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rosicky:
Just to share that I have bought a Hailun after much consideration, but the H-5 model, which cost 1k more then the HL-125. Both are attractively priced at 4.6k and 3.6k respectively.May I seek the advice from parents here. Guess I am facing the same old issue, need to buy piano for DS and DD, but parents know next to nothing about pianos. :? But after much googling, very much narrow down to 3 choices:
1) Used Yamaha U1 (20+ years) - Cost ard 3-4k.
2) Cristofori CU-123 EP - Cost ard 3.8k
3) Hailun HL-125 - Have not checked, but should be about 4k?
Not really comfy with the Yamaha as we are noobs, and thus unable to tell the condition. Between the cristofori and hailun, which is better?
Thanks!
As I dun play music, I can only rely on my ears as the sales person demo to me. We went to the showroom, and \"listened\" to the petrof, hailun and some used Yamaha, Kawai and Bohemia.
1. Sound. The Hailun is at least on par with Yamaha and Kawai based on our non musical ears. :oops: But the Petrof and Bohemia somehow sounds better, but expensive. Just like european cars...
2. Value. The Hailun H-5 is like 50% price of a new U1 or a entry Petrof. Same price as a 20+ year old U1/U3.
3. Quality. The built quality, and the material used looks good. But again, I am not a expert, so probably only time will tell.
4. Warranty. The Hailun comes with a 10 year full parts+labour warranty, and a 5 years trade-in scheme at 50% of the sale price.
It has been a stressful experience buying our first piano, going thru many shops and warehouses, seeking advice from teachers and friends. But we end up buying something that they have not heard of....