Free pianos flood the internet

[George K]

https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/free-pianos-flood-internet-many-don-t-even-move-19889678.php

[Mik]

I see lots of them. Few are worth the price of moving.

[Jolly]

Got called about one last week. Told them to use it for target practice.

[kluurs]

I've seen some amazing deals and free instruments -including some concert grands given away. Often it is an estate - where speed is more important than money. There's an ad today for a Yamaha grand for free so long as it is gone by Tuesday of next week. Audo equipment has also taken a hit - and exercise equipment - things people acquired during the pandemic.

[Jolly]

@kluurs said in Free pianos flood the internet:

I've seen some amazing deals and free instruments -including some concert grands given away. Often it is an estate - where speed is more important than money. There's an ad today for a Yamaha grand for free so long as it is gone by Tuesday of next week. Audo equipment has also taken a hit - and exercise equipment - things people acquired during the pandemic.

Gotta be in the right place, though. You don't see a bunch of grands down here and most of those are Yammies or real old stuff.

[Mik]

There’s a late 50’s Baldwin M for $500 near me. Tempted to have a look at it.

[Jolly]

@Mik said in Free pianos flood the internet:

There’s a late 50’s Baldwin M for $500 near me. Tempted to have a look at it.

Could be something...

[Mik]

Looks to be in nice shape.

[jon-nyc]

The line in the article ‘those who would want it already have one’ reminds me of my situation. My dad always assumed I’d take his Steinway. But then I got my Bosie. He wanted to give it to my sister but she didn’t have the room for it. So we ended up donating it to a local music school.