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Minor Deity |
We have some friends who are moving and don't want to move their piano, so they asked our advice. we told them that it might not bring much in a sale and that donating it for a tax deduction might be their best bet, but we also said that we'd consult the collective wisdom here. It's an older piano, a small spinet that the fallboard calls a "Minipiano," and I'm not familiar with the make. Any thoughts?  
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Beatification Candidate |
I just tuned one of those today! They are tiny, more compressed inside than a normal spinet. With so many people downsizing and pretty much giving pianos away, even decent pianos aren't going for much. That being said, this isn't a decent piano... They may be lucky to find someone to take it away for free, though someone may be interested in the oddity factor?? Facebook marketplace might be a good start, but a local facebook group is better - it seems there are always families looking for a little piano, no matter how much I tell them not to consider a spinet! sorry
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| Minor Deity |
That's what I figured. And we kinda already told them that, but who wants to be the one to tell somebody, "You're not gonna be able to sell that. I hope you don't have to pay somebody to haul it away"?
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Has Achieved Nirvana |
I heard those are highly valued in Nigeria.
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| "I've got morons on my team." Mitt Romney Minor Deity  |
Jonnnnnnnnnnnn~  Well, that D7 isn't going to do anyone any good. | |||
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| (self-titled) semi-posting lurker Minor Deity  |
Yikes, and a sunken key... Yeah, tell them, apologies, but it's not good news!
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| Beatification Candidate |
It is lighter than other pianos, so that could be a plus for someone trying to get it in to their place cheap!
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| Shut up and play your guitar! Minor Deity  |
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Has Achieved Nirvana |
Freecycle might help. freecycle.org
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Has Achieved Nirvana |
I think you are lucky if you don’t have to pay somebody to take some of these pianos out of your house.
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JodiMinor Deity |
I would be truthful since they seem to respect your advice... You may be paying someone to have it removed. It has lived its life.
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| Has Achieved Nirvana |
Have had too many people ask for my advice who then turned on me when they did not like the advice. I would avoid them.
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