FMV of Yamha C3E 1985, "blue book"?

[J Patrick Draine]

On 5/3/07, KeyKat88 at aol.com <KeyKat88 at aol.com> wrote:
> Greetings,
>
>        Is there some sort of "blue book" for used high end pianos?

No there isn't. As Larry Fine wrote is his "The Piano Book" "There is
no reliable 'Blue Book' for used pianos, and their prices vary
capriciously depending on the locale and the particular situation."
The reason you're being asked is that they assume you've got the
experience to make this determination (not a copy of a blue book).
Search pianomart and ebay to find some outlandish asking prices, but
you'll need to spend a lot of time hanging out with piano dealers (and
technicians) in your area, listening to them crowing about "that
profitable sale" and moaning about pianos they've had on the floor for
many months and that they're willing to sell for a song, before you
have an expert opinion.
Patrick Draine
PS There is someone who sells a "piano blue book" but while it has the
name is not an authoritative piece of work