To help you determine the value of your piano.
Much of the information here is from The Piano Book by Larry Fine
Piano Values
Please note that it is nearly impossible to determine the value of a piano without
seeing it. The values below are for reference only.
Your local piano tuner-technician is still your best resource! |
| Description |
Low
Range |
Average
Range |
High
Range |
| Upright, pre-1930, average worn condition |
$ 0 - 100 |
$ 200 - 400 |
$ 500 - 800 |
Upright, pre-1930, better condition
(has received minor repair, cleaning,etc.) |
$75-300 |
$300-600 |
$750-1,000 |
Upright, pre-1930, very good condition
has received major reconditioning) |
$100-500 |
$650-1,050 |
$1,000-1800 |
| Studio, 1930-1950, fair condition |
$100-450 |
$450-800 |
1,000-1,500 |
| Studio, 1950-1970, good condition |
$300-500 |
$600-1,200 |
$1,200-1800 |
| Studio, 1950-1970, very good condition |
$500-1,000 |
$900-1,450 |
$1,500-2200 |
| Console or spinet, 1930-1950, fair condition |
$100-400 |
$400-600 |
$700-900 |
| Console or spinet, 1950-1970, good condition |
$200-500 |
$500-900 |
$800-1,200 |
| Console or spinet, 1950-1970, very good condition |
$500-800 |
$750-1,300 |
$1,100-1,600 |
Grand, pre-1930 average brand,
average worn condition, 5'+ |
$200-500 |
$650-1,300 |
$1,200-3,000 |
Grand, pre-1930 average brand,
average worn condition, 6' |
$300-500 |
$900-1,800 |
$2,500-4,000 |
Grand, pre-1930, better brand,
(e.g. Knabe or Chickering),well maintained, 5'+ |
$600-1,400 |
$1,300-2,100 |
$3,000-3,500 |
Grand, pre-1930, better brand,
(e.g. Knabe or Chickering),well maintained, 6' |
$800-1,500 |
$1,650-2,700 |
$3,500-4,500 |
| Grand, 1930-1950, better brand, good condition, 5' |
$800-1,500 |
$1,800-2,900 |
$4,000-5,000 |
| Grand, 1930-1950, better brand, good condition, 6' |
$800-1,500 |
$2,250-3,550 |
$5,000-6,000 |
Grand, 1950-1970, mediocre brand,
(e.g. Aeolian), good condition, 5' |
$700-1,100 |
$1,200-2,100 |
$2,000-3,000 |
Grand, 1950-1970, mediocre brand,
(e.g. Aeolian), good condition, 6' |
$800-1,200 |
$1,500-2,500 |
$2,000-3,000 |
Grand, 1950-1970, better brand,
very good condition, 5' |
$1,000-1,800 |
$2,200-3,450 |
$4,000-6,000 |
Grand, 1950-1970, better brand,
very good condition, |
$1,000-1,800 |
$2,900-4,500 |
$5000-7000 |
Note: Add 10 to 30 percent (sometimes up to 50 percent) for an "equivalent"
piano from a technician instead of a private owner.
Steinway pianos usually sell for one-and-a-half to three times
(sometimes as much as four) the above prices. |
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