Two advertisements for a Yamaha U1 can look comparable while including different things. To choose between a private seller and a dealer, consider the instrument itself and what is needed to bring it home and enjoy it.
Buying privately: check what you still need to arrange
Buying directly from an owner can be appealing when the history is known and the piano suits your plans. Ask for the exact model, serial number, date of last servicing and the conditions in which it has been kept.
Before committing, a technician’s inspection can help identify problems not visible in photographs. Also plan for specialist transport, access challenges and tuning after installation as recommended by the technician. Include these items in your comparison from the start.
At Piano Expert: careful selection and personal guidance
At Piano Expert, we favour used Yamaha pianos that have seen little use, selecting them for their musical qualities and condition. Our aim is to offer an enjoyable piano that suits your plans, whether for first lessons, returning to the instrument or more advanced playing.
You can try several instruments at our showroom in Saint-Nicolas, Lévis, taking the time you need to compare. We answer your questions about each piano, explain the services included with the purchase and discuss installation at home. You can make your choice with concrete information and a team to guide you.
Compare overall cost and peace of mind
Put both offers on a comparable basis: purchase, any inspection, transport, installation, tuning and foreseeable work. Add the written terms and after-sale service options. You can then decide whether the difference between offers reflects services that are useful to you.
At Piano Expert, pianos are offered with a warranty under the applicable terms. Local transport and one in-home tuning are part of the offer presented on our website, subject to destination and access conditions. Read those terms and ask for the details relating to the instrument you are considering.
Whether comparing a U1, U3 or a grand piano, the best purchase remains one whose condition, commitments and overall cost you understand, and which makes you want to play.
