Yamaha C7 Value

[John Gunderson]

Terry,
Here in NJ, I have a customer that purchase a 5 year old C7 from a yamaha
dealer  two years ago for $24,000 (the piano was used by Yamaha's concerts and
artists as a rental and was in excellent condition).  I believe a new one lists
for somewhere around $52,000.  I imagine there are members of this list that can
give you more precise numbers.   Why don't you take a look at:
                                     http://www.pianomart.com
see what other people are asking for that piano.   Good luck

John Gunderson, North Jersey Chapter

Farrell wrote:

> Hi List. I just was presented with an opportunity to either help sell or buy
> outright a 10 year old satin ebony Yamaha C7. A 30ish woman has owned it
> since new and has had it tuned (serviced?) regularly. All indications are it
> is in VERY good condition. It is currently in storage (she moved into an
> apartment) and she may sell it for near wholesale cost (does not want the
> hassle of selling it privately).
>
> I am looking for 4 values (or ranges). I have some ideas, but I do not deal
> often with big, newer pianos :-(, so any good input would be appreciated.
>
> 1.  Cost today new (new Yamaha C7) -
>
> 2.  Used dealer selling price (price a piano dealer would ask/sell the 10
> y.o. Yamaha C7 for) -
>
> 3.  Used private sale selling price (like if the owner were to sell it
> through an ad in the local newspaper) -
>
> 4.  Used wholesale value (price dealer would pay for it) -
>
> Terry Farrell
> Piano Tuning & Service
> Tampa, Florida
> mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com