This article is from the Piano Purchase and Maintenance FAQ, by Isako Hoshino rmmpfaq@yahoo.com with numerous contributions by others.
Whatever you do, take your time when you are shopping for a
piano. Don't let the words "on sale" or "great deal" push
you into a blind purchasing panic. There are many excellent
pianos at bargain prices out there, and at the same time
there are many lemons sold at some outrageous prices. The
only way you will be able to distinguish between the two is
through careful research, shopping around, and understanding
the key points mentioned in "The Piano Book".
Don't rush!
 
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