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#1685291 - 05/26/11 10:37 PM
Re: Funny craigslist piano listings
[Re: appleman]
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Registered: 03/14/09
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Loc: Conway, AR
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Had to chuckle a bit seeing synthesized piano referred to as the "real thing." A Wurlitzer 200 is an electric piano, not a synth. It uses struck reeds and an electric pick-up to produce it's sound. Think of them is the piano's version of an electric guitar. Technically you are correct. Great analogy. But this doesn't alter the fact that it too is not the real thing.
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#1701268 - 06/24/11 02:32 PM
Re: Funny craigslist piano listings
[Re: Eric Gloo]
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Registered: 11/18/09
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Loc: Twin Lakes, WI
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http://rockford.craigslist.org/ele/2454469554.htmlI found this plain funny. How does the Casanova stack up against the Clavinova? Used: Yamaha Casanova electronic Piano. Great Sound Quality. Good Condition with few minor character flaws. Used about 10 years old! $500.00 OBO CASH ONLY Pick Up today!
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#1701547 - 06/24/11 11:04 PM
Re: Funny craigslist piano listings
[Re: Eric Gloo]
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Registered: 07/28/09
Posts: 1165
Loc: Nashville, TN
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I had someone ask me if I know the "Moonlight Sinatra" So I played it my way.
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#1701736 - 06/25/11 09:51 AM
Re: Funny craigslist piano listings
[Re: Thomas Dowell]
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Registered: 05/06/07
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http://rockford.craigslist.org/ele/2454469554.htmlI found this plain funny. How does the Casanova stack up against the Clavinova? Used: Yamaha Casanova electronic Piano. Great Sound Quality. Good Condition with few minor character flaws. Used about 10 years old! $500.00 OBO CASH ONLY Pick Up today! Whaddya get when you cross a casio with a clavinova....
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#1703708 - 06/28/11 05:12 PM
Re: Funny craigslist piano listings
[Re: Eric Gloo]
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Registered: 07/28/09
Posts: 1165
Loc: Nashville, TN
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Here's a funny one I saw today in the Nashville Craigslist ads. http://nashville.craigslist.org/msg/2464729796.htmlFor when this cl listing expires, the ad is for a Lester Low Back Spinner piano. I guess it was the for runner to the Sit and Spin. LB
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Knabe 5'2" Louis XV Walnut circa 1927 Very part time piano broker.
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#1703806 - 06/28/11 08:23 PM
Re: Funny craigslist piano listings
[Re: Pianolance]
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Registered: 12/24/10
Posts: 45
Loc: Texas, USA
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I had someone ask me if I know the "Moonlight Sinatra" So I played it my way. Nice one 
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#1706483 - 07/03/11 01:14 AM
Re: Funny craigslist piano listings
[Re: Eric Gloo]
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Registered: 07/28/09
Posts: 1165
Loc: Nashville, TN
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Found another gem today - this one actually looks like a sweet deal. Check it out - it's unusual in its terms of payment. http://nashville.craigslist.org/msg/2473988008.html
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Knabe 5'2" Louis XV Walnut circa 1927 Very part time piano broker.
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#1712342 - 07/13/11 12:23 AM
Re: Funny craigslist piano listings
[Re: Eric Gloo]
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Registered: 11/03/04
Posts: 452
Loc: Reno, Nevada
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Wow! Some folks really think they've got gold in that there 'ol piano... This William & Sons Chicago Upright Piano was built been 1905 and 1910. Model: Epworth Concert Brand. Selling it for $8,000.00. It is in very good codition. (sic) Please feel free to email and ask any further questions that you may have. Here's the ad so you can see this gem while it lasts! Oooh, here's another...anyone know what size it is, really? This is a fullsize Minature Upright Piano not a Spinet It was appraised at $7.000 Please call for price Check it out!
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#1712646 - 07/13/11 01:46 PM
Re: Funny craigslist piano listings
[Re: JeanieA]
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Registered: 06/20/11
Posts: 27
Loc: Pacific NorthWest
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I don't get how something can be a "fullsize Miniature." Here is a recent ad from my neck of the woods which claims their spinet piano has 38 keys. http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/msg/2491364011.html
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#1713090 - 07/14/11 07:34 AM
Re: Funny craigslist piano listings
[Re: AprilMae]
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Registered: 11/13/08
Posts: 4328
Loc: Bradford County, PA
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Well, it does have 38 white keys.
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#1717569 - 07/20/11 10:01 PM
Re: Funny craigslist piano listings
[Re: Eric Gloo]
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Registered: 10/07/08
Posts: 144
Loc: Las Vegas, Nevada
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Her's one that includes the ivories but some don't work and everything is original!!! http://stgeorge.craigslist.org/msg/2488920945.html
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#1721304 - 07/26/11 03:27 PM
Re: Funny craigslist piano listings
[Re: Eric Gloo]
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Registered: 06/20/11
Posts: 27
Loc: Pacific NorthWest
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Player Piano - $3,000 http://bellingham.craigslist.org/msg/2452798972.html"I have a late 1800's early 1900's golden solid oak player piano for sale. I have no rolls of music, they have been lost in a long move. Beautifull piece of furniture and works just fine. My Mom has not room in her retirement home for this piano and I don't either. I would love to see somone enjoy it as much as my mother did. If you know anything about players then I would love to hear from you or, you could just buy it. So, So heavy that it is a three man show to mve it. It is on a ground floor and has wheels thank goodness for that. This piano is one of a kind. When I took the picks I did not polish it up so it is dull in the picks If interested parties only would like to see it I can show it to you at your convienence." ----- I don't think the pictures help out this ad at all.
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#1721327 - 07/26/11 04:05 PM
Re: Funny craigslist piano listings
[Re: Eric Gloo]
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Registered: 11/03/04
Posts: 452
Loc: Reno, Nevada
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Don't you just love these highly-informative ads; no style, brand, size, age, color, or photos...
-Older Piano-
Older piano needs tuning (maybe?) can send pics if intersted Make offer Can txt only 3XXXXXXXXX or email
Location: silver springs
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#1722417 - 07/28/11 01:17 PM
Re: Funny craigslist piano listings
[Re: Eric Gloo]
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Registered: 11/13/08
Posts: 4328
Loc: Bradford County, PA
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Sometimes the less said, the better. You can get more interest that way.
One time I had a hard time selling a car on the local "tradio." I gave all the info, and nobody called. So I starting giving less and less info in hopes that someone would call wanting to know more. Still no luck. Finally, I advertised it as a brand new battery with a car attached. Yep, then I was able to sell it!
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#1771592 - 10/16/11 02:21 PM
Re: Funny craigslist piano listings
[Re: Eric Gloo]
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Registered: 11/30/10
Posts: 131
Loc: East TN
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This must be a spinet... http://knoxville.craigslist.org/msg/2652759045.htmlantique pianto - $1000 (maryville tn) antique pianto apraised at 1100 dollars but will take best offer if interested call donna or charles hayes @ (865)982-8607
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#1771875 - 10/16/11 11:15 PM
Re: Funny craigslist piano listings
[Re: meadpiano]
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Registered: 03/01/09
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Loc: Ranger, Texas
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#1772511 - 10/17/11 09:21 PM
Re: Funny craigslist piano listings
[Re: Eric Gloo]
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Registered: 05/28/01
Posts: 1026
Loc: Richfield Springs, New York
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#1772564 - 10/17/11 11:09 PM
Re: Funny craigslist piano listings
[Re: Eric Gloo]
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Registered: 05/01/10
Posts: 1236
Loc: Vancouver, Canada
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If it was playable I might be interested. Is it possible to play a piano underwater? Someone must have tried. Not like this, but for real. Kees
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#1773462 - 10/19/11 11:39 AM
Re: Funny craigslist piano listings--anyone have $5 Million?
[Re: Eric Gloo]
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Registered: 07/28/11
Posts: 352
Loc: GA
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Baldwin Acrosonic - only $2400. You would think they could have at least thrown in the moving fee. http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/msg/2657379302.html
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#1773557 - 10/19/11 01:52 PM
Re: Funny craigslist piano listings--anyone have $5 Million?
[Re: Eric Gloo]
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Registered: 06/26/08
Posts: 1893
Loc: Huntington Beach, CA
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You guys will like this one: http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/msg/2658035520.htmlLowballer excuses and my replies:
1. "I'm tight on cash"...you shouldn't be buying pianos.
2. "I'm a starving college student"...buy ramen and throw in an egg...very filling. Buy a cheap electronic keyboard. Fits better in your Scion or Honda anyway.
3. "I'm retired and on a tight budget"...see lowballer excuse #1.
4. "$1 CASH, today"...I ONLY take cash. You can pay by credit card via paypal but you pay ALL fees and I wait for funds to clear before you take delivery. No money orders, wooden nickels, magic beans or Nigerian wire money transfers for a billion dollars and you give me and extra $50K for my "troubles". Or lotto winnings that you can't get out of the EU for whatever reason.
5. "my Homeboy said this piano is only worth $1"...your homeboy is probably as stupid as you.
6. "my Homeboy said he'll sell me this EXACT same model of piano for $1 but I'd rather buy from you for [insert lowball price but above $1]"...help your homeboy out first or else he might shoot you.
7. "would you consider renting it?"...yes. $1/per day and $1200 non refundable restocking fee.
8. "take a picture of the inside, the bottom, every single key, raise Chopin from the dead to play it, record it, put it on YouTube, get a billion hits, and I'll maybe call you."...no stop wasting my time.
9. "can you meet me halfway between Bakersfield so I can 'look' at it"...see #8.
10. "payment plan?"...yes. ONE payment installment plan. AKA "INSTANT layaway" AKA "cash and carry".
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#1787681 - 11/12/11 04:26 PM
Re: Funny craigslist piano listings
[Re: Eric Gloo]
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Registered: 09/23/06
Posts: 58
Loc: Missoula Montana
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http://missoula.craigslist.org/msg/2698821309.htmlPiano in mint condition by Baldwin. Solid Mahogany case, solid brass sound board. It has been in my family since 1930. It is in perfect condition and very well cared for. It needs tuning.
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#1787721 - 11/12/11 05:27 PM
Re: Funny craigslist piano listings
[Re: Eric Gloo]
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Yikes! 10000 Post Club Member
Registered: 06/07/03
Posts: 18877
Loc: Oakland
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And it is a spinet, perhaps the world's largest.
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#1787788 - 11/12/11 07:40 PM
Re: Funny craigslist piano listings
[Re: Eric Gloo]
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Registered: 11/03/04
Posts: 452
Loc: Reno, Nevada
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These folks have ALL the bases covered: This piano is an upright grand square in working condition and measures 49.5" tall.Pretty case, though... http://reno.craigslist.org/atq/2677960707.html
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