If you are the winning bidder and default by failing to adhere to this sellers terms and conditions your account with GovDeals WILL BE LOCKED
PAYMENT MUST BE MADE ONLINE. To make online payment – Log into your GovDeals account and select “My Bids”. You may follow the instructions there.
PAYMENT MUST BE MADE ONLINE. To make online payment – Log into your GovDeals account and select “My Bids”. You may follow the instructions there.
Based on the serial number (which is going to be the first number you listed) this piano was built in 1955. Spinet pianos are the smallest types of uprights made and while they do save vertical space they do so at a cost of sound quality due to the shorter strings and smaller soundboard. Player Piano Makes & Makers, and the Player Systems that They Installed. Next to each piano name is one or more numbers. Each number represents a different Player Piano Action.
The name of the GOVDEALS account holder may not be changed on the Bill of Sale upon picking up the Bill of Sale from the City.
Inspection. Most items offered for sale are used and may contain defects not immediately detectable. Bidders should inspect the property prior to bidding. Inspection is by appointment only. Please contact Peter Tomaselli (703) 746-3892 or [email protected] to schedule an inspection.
A 5% Buyer's Premium will be added to the final selling price of all items in addition to any taxes imposed.
Payment: Payment in full is due not later than 5 business days from the time and date of the Buyer's Certificate. Payment must be made electronically through the GovDeals Website. Acceptable forms of payment are: PayPal, Wire Transfer, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express.
PayPal & Credit Card purchases are limited to below $5,000.00. If the winning bid plus applicable taxes, if any indicated, and the Buyer's Premium, equals more than $4,999.99, PayPal & Credit Card payment methods may not be used. If Wire Transfer is chosen, a Wire Transfer Transaction Summary page will provide payment and account information. The Wire Transfer must be completed within 5 days.
Removal. PROPERTY MAY BE REMOVED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. All items must be removed within 10 business days from the time and date of issuance of the Buyer's Certificate. Purchases will be released only upon receipt of payment as specified. Prior to removal, buyer or buyer's authorized representative must sign a Bill of Sale. Please contact Peter Tomaselli at (703) 746-3892 or [email protected] to schedule removal.
Buyer will make all arrangements and perform all work necessary, including packing, loading and transportation of the property. Use of any third party shipper is at your own risk.
Successful bidders are responsible for loading and removal and any and all property awarded to them from the place where the property is located as indicated on the website and in the Buyer's Certificate. The Buyer will make all arrangements and perform all work necessary, including packing, loading and transportation of the property. Under no circumstances will City of Alexandria assume responsibility for packing, loading or shipping. A daily storage fee of $10.00 may be charged for any item not removed within the 10 business days allowed and stated on the Buyer's Certificate.
The Value of Your Piano
This Virtual Appraisal will give you a rough idea of what your piano might be worth. Included are general values based upon formulas used in my 35 years of experience buying, selling, tuning and restoring pianos. A large part of my job has been to assess the condition of a piano and what it will need before I go on the service call.
This Virtual Appraisal will give you a rough idea of what your piano might be worth. Included are general values based upon formulas used in my 35 years of experience buying, selling, tuning and restoring pianos. A large part of my job has been to assess the condition of a piano and what it will need before I go on the service call.
The Formula for older pianos
When I calculate value on an older piano, I am really estimating condition and cost of repair, coupled with brand names and models.
When I calculate value on an older piano, I am really estimating condition and cost of repair, coupled with brand names and models.
$$ How much the piano could sell for in mint condition
-$$ The cost of getting it into mint condition
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$$ The estimated wholesale value (if you sell to a dealer)
x Two or Three
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$$ The estimated retail value (if you sell to an end user)
-$$ The cost of getting it into mint condition
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$$ The estimated wholesale value (if you sell to a dealer)
x Two or Three
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$$ The estimated retail value (if you sell to an end user)
Young Pianos
What is a “young” piano? Think of a piano like a person. A 30 year old should be in great shape, all things being equal. If you have a piano that is 30 or younger, you can usually get a good idea of what it may be worth by doing an on line search for other pianos for sale similar to your own.
What is a “young” piano? Think of a piano like a person. A 30 year old should be in great shape, all things being equal. If you have a piano that is 30 or younger, you can usually get a good idea of what it may be worth by doing an on line search for other pianos for sale similar to your own.
Age of your piano
The age speaks volumes, and many times determines the overall quality level.
To find the age of your piano, you will need the name and serial number. click here.
The age speaks volumes, and many times determines the overall quality level.
To find the age of your piano, you will need the name and serial number. click here.
Service Records
If you have had the piano serviced on a regular basis, find those tuning receipts as proof the piano has been well maintained. This will also give the prospective buyer a professional contact to verify the condition of your piano. The original purchase price, if available, will help determine its present value as well, giving you a starting point in the formula.
If you have had the piano serviced on a regular basis, find those tuning receipts as proof the piano has been well maintained. This will also give the prospective buyer a professional contact to verify the condition of your piano. The original purchase price, if available, will help determine its present value as well, giving you a starting point in the formula.
Restored Pianos
A receipt for the work performed is vital to determining the value. It tells us who did the work, what was done, how well it was done, and how long we can expect it to last.
Exceptions to Condition
Name Brand: You may own a very good name piano, such as Steinway. Even in the worst condition, most Steinway Grand pianos can sell for $5,000 to $15,000 or more. Other names of valuable pianos would include: Mason and Hamlin, Boosendorfer, Bechstein, Baldwin, Blunther, Sauter, to name only a few. A quick web search will reveal if your piano's name alone carries value.
Ornate or Unusual Case Design: If your piano is very ornate with carvings and inlays, or a very unusual case design, this can make the piano more valuable no matter what the name of the piano is.
A receipt for the work performed is vital to determining the value. It tells us who did the work, what was done, how well it was done, and how long we can expect it to last.
Exceptions to Condition
Name Brand: You may own a very good name piano, such as Steinway. Even in the worst condition, most Steinway Grand pianos can sell for $5,000 to $15,000 or more. Other names of valuable pianos would include: Mason and Hamlin, Boosendorfer, Bechstein, Baldwin, Blunther, Sauter, to name only a few. A quick web search will reveal if your piano's name alone carries value.
Ornate or Unusual Case Design: If your piano is very ornate with carvings and inlays, or a very unusual case design, this can make the piano more valuable no matter what the name of the piano is.
This example is common Winter Spinet piano, but the ornate carvings and inlays on the case give it more value than an ordinary case.
If you think your piano falls into one of these categories, you may need our personal assistance. Click here.
Lets find out what kind of piano you have.
An upright piano (shown left) has vertical strings and soundboard. Can be 3–5+ feet tall. Click here if you have an upright.
A grand piano (shown right) has horizontal strings and soundboard and has 3,4, or 6 legs. Click here if you have a grand.
A grand piano (shown right) has horizontal strings and soundboard and has 3,4, or 6 legs. Click here if you have a grand.