how to donate piano

by Mrs. Holly Rau I 10 min read

Where to Donate a Piano Near Me
  1. Schools.
  2. Senior Centers.
  3. After-School Programs.
  4. Churches.
  5. Social Groups.
  6. Service Clubs.
  7. Recreation Centers.

How do I get rid of my free piano?

Here are a few options that may be available for your piano donation:The Beethoven Foundation accepts piano donations depending on condition of the piano. If your donation is accepted, they pick up your piano for free. ... Pianos for Education will pick up a piano in all 50 states for free. ... Check your local options.Feb 3, 2020

What can I do with an unused piano?

There are many places that accept piano donations, including:Nonprofit organizations.Schools.Social groups.Retirement homes.Recreation centers.Service clubs.Afterschool programs.

Is there a market for old pianos?

Unlike real estate or cars, piano sales are not regulated, and there is no major service that tracks the actual sale prices of used pianos. Even if there were, pianos can vary so much in age and condition that finding one or more instruments that are exact matches to yours would be unlikely.

How much are old pianos worth?

SO – What's my piano worth?Piano TypeAgeApproximate Value RangeSteinway & Sons5-10 yearsAround 80% of new $60,000 to $90,000Steinway & Sons10-20 years60-70 % of new $45,000 to $70,000Steinway & Sons20-30 years50% of new $40,000 – $60,000Yamaha/Kawai/Samick10 more rows

What can I make out of an old upright piano?

Using the wooden framework of an old standing piano to store tools lets you appreciate more than one type of creativity while you work!Repurposed piano mini bar. ... Piano front desk. ... Piano computer desk. ... Standing piano head board. ... Grand piano planter. ... Glass covered piano key coffee table. ... Standing piano aquarium.More items...

Are pianos hard to sell?

Upright pianos especially have a much tougher time selling when they are older than 30 – 40 years old. At this point, the instrument is simply not worth much, and that much wear and tear on an upright will affect its functionality.

How do I value my piano?

Appraisers of used pianos and other consumer goods typically use three different methods to determine fair market value: comparable sales, depreciation, and idealized value minus the cost of restoration.May 13, 2021

Can you sell a piano with ivory keys?

Buying and selling ivory is illegal. This applies to all ivory items — sculptures, embellishments, keytops, and even entire pianos with ivory keys.May 30, 2021