I’m trying to sell my piano on eBay. Actually, I don’t mind where I sell it as long as the wretched thing disappears from my hall! Surely someone out there in the Online Shopping world wants a “Learner’s piano” that fits under the stairs? Having said that, it’s not as simple as it might appear to shift the thing. I know nothing about shipping companies and, unless I put “Buyer collect” – which is bound to put people off, I feel I should do some research so that I can offer a “complete purchasing experience”!
Should I entrust my baby to “Anyvan”? Maybe the http://www.pianomovingcompany.com/ would be a good bet? It takes only a small slip and a piano could possibly be damaged and unplayable. Whose responsibility would that be, mine, the Shipping companies or the Buyers? If I employ one of the many shipping companies that know how to move a piano and safely transport it to its new home, will it be extortionately expensive. I’m only expecting to get around £700 for the thing! Most shipping companies promise that they will treat my piano as a unique and valuable item and are fully insured.
I have researched a few online shopping sites other than eBay on which to advertise. www.preloved.co.uk – the joy of second hand is one possibility. http://www.musicinstrument.biz/index.htm looks interesting and there’s also http://www.piano-tuners.org/used-pianos-for-sale. The problem of selecting one of many shipping companies remains though. Still, one step at a time, let’s bait the hook online and see who bites.