Tell Me More about the Appraisal:
Comprehensive Service.  

1. What is this service?

2. How long will it take for Piano Finders to complete this service?

3. How much does this service cost?

4. How and when do you pay?

5. Will you benefit from using this service?

6. What are the reasons you may not want to use this service?

7. Why should you hire Piano Finders to perform this service?

8. How do you order this service now?

9. Samples of this service

1)      What is the service?

A comprehensive appraisal based upon a condition report either done by one of our technicians, by you, or by one of your technicians.  It includes answers to the following questions:

• What type of repairs and improvements that are possible to bring it up to it’s potential and how much those repairs will cost.
  

• How much life is left on the existing parts.
  

• Values for their piano including replacement (for insurance purposes), current market value (for selling or buying),  wholesale (for working with a dealer or broker) and value after improvements (for considering whether or not to do repairs or improvements).  
  

• Age and some information about the manufacturer.
  

• Answers to specific questions you have about the piano and your situation are included in the consultation that accompanies the appraisal.
   

• Our opinion about the piano's investment potential

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2)      How long will it take for Piano Finders to complete this service?

3-7 days from the date we receive the report on the piano's condition.  We will be sensitive to people’s needs for a quick response when they have only a short time to make a decision about a piano.  There may be an extra fee for a rush to be placed on the order.

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3)      How much does this service cost? 

• $60

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4)      How and when do you pay?

• By secure server online.  Order Here.
  

• In special circumstances, arrangements can be made for payment by phone, fax or mail.

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5)      Will you benefit from using this service?

Piano owners, buyers, and sellers.  This service may be appropriate for your needs if you want answers to any of the following questions:

• How long will this piano last before needing major work?

• If this piano needs work, what are the various options available to me and how much can I expect to pay?  Which options will be more cost effective in the short run and in the long run?

• What will be the consequences if I don't do the work that has been recommended?

• What results should I expect from the various types of upgrades possible?  How long will these upgrades be likely to last? 

• Is this piano worth upgrading?

• Should I sell this piano and buy another?

• Is this piano a good investment?

• If I have to sell it in 2 years, will I recover my money?

• How does this piano compare with other pianos?

• Is this piano easy to service?

• What price should I insure this piano for?

• What price should I sell this piano for?

• What price should I buy this piano for?

• If I can't afford to do all of the recommended upgrades on this piano, what other options are available to me?  Can I do the work in stages over time, without having to redo work or waste money

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 6)      What are the reasons you may not want to use this service?

• If you need a quick response at a time when our schedule is full.  For example you might be moving in two days and just need to know whether or not to take the piano with you.  You would benefit by using our Appraisal: Ballpark Pricing and Piano Information Service and placing a rush on the order if this is the case.
  

• If you just want a dealer to make a bid on your piano.  But you should note that when you don’t pay for an appraisal or a Ballpark Pricing Service from us, then you may sell the piano for less than the dealer might be willing to offer you, if you had been more informed.  The dealer’s interest is to obtain the piano for the lowest price possible. 

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7)      Why should you hire Piano Finders to perform this service?

These are some of the reasons why Piano Finders can offer you a superior service:

• Piano Finders has a proven comprehensive and accurate method that produces consistent results. 
  

• Piano Finders has the expertise and experience to advise you about your options so you can make a good decision.   Piano Finders has records of thousands of inspections and appraisals that have been done over the past 18 years as well as reports from across the country regarding current piano market conditions.   In determining values, we take into consideration the condition of the piano, the local market conditions, the national market conditions, what a dealer will buy and sell a piano for, what private parties can get for their pianos through the newspaper, what new pianos wholesale for, etc.  Kendall Ross Bean's vast knowledge of piano technology, piano performance, refinishing and cabinet making helps him to detect potential problems, determine the potential of the piano and make recommendations that with be suitable to your needs.
  

• Piano Finders can help you determine your options are when you don't have all the facts.  You will not always have all the information you need to make a comprehensive evaluation of your situation.  Piano Finders has the expertise to help you determine what your options are for any given situation.  

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8)    How do you order this service now?

Order Now! 

9)     Samples of this service.

For an example of the written report you will receive for this service, see the R1.1 Values Appraisal and the R1.3 Upgrade Recommendations Report at the following link:. Written Appraisal Report Sample. The 5 pages of the R1.2 Inspection and Evaluation Report is done by the Technician and is what we prefer our reports to be based on.

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