Value guide
How much is my piano worth?
Six factors decide what a used piano sells for. Here's how each one moves the number — and a free tool that does the math for your exact piano in seconds.
Get my free instant appraisal1. Brand
The single biggest factor. A Steinway & Sons, Mason & Hamlin, or Bösendorfer holds — and after restoration, grows — value for a century. Yamaha and Kawai hold value well for decades. Mass-market American brands from the mid-1900s (Kimball, Wurlitzer, Acrosonic, Story & Clark) were fine instruments but sell modestly today because so many were made.
2. Age and the restoration curve
Pianos don't age like violins. Most decline in value for 40–60 years as felts, strings, and the pinblock wear. Premium instruments then follow a second curve: a rebuilt golden-era Steinway can be worth several times an unrestored one. For everyday brands, restoration usually costs more than it returns.
3. Type and size
Grands generally out-value uprights, and bigger usually means more: a 9' concert grand tops a 5'1" baby grand of the same make. Among uprights, taller professional uprights (48"+) beat consoles and spinets. Player systems (Disklavier, PianoDisc) add value when the electronics still work.
4. Condition
Cracked soundboards, loose tuning pins, sticky actions, and chipped keytops all subtract fast. A piano that's been tuned regularly and kept away from radiators and direct sun can be worth double a neglected twin.
5. Full refurbishment
New strings, hammers, action work, and refinishing by a professional shop is the exception to depreciation — especially for premium makes, where documented rebuilds command large premiums. Keep the receipts; they're part of the value.
6. Your local market
Pianos are expensive to move, so local supply matters. The same Yamaha U1 can bring different prices in different metros. National marketplaces with nationwide delivery options (like this one) smooth that out for sellers.
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What's my piano worth?Common questions
How much is a used upright piano worth?
Typical used uprights from mass-market brands sell for $500–$3,000. A well-maintained Yamaha U1 or U3 runs $3,000–$7,000. Professional uprights from premium European makers can reach $10,000–$25,000.
How much is a used baby grand piano worth?
Entry-level used baby grands run $3,000–$8,000; Yamaha and Kawai baby grands $7,000–$20,000 depending on age; Steinway Model S/M baby grands $15,000–$40,000 unrestored and substantially more fully rebuilt.
Are old pianos worth anything?
It depends almost entirely on the maker. A 1920s Steinway, Mason & Hamlin, or Bösendorfer is a restoration candidate worth real money even in rough shape. A 1920s mass-market upright usually has more sentimental than market value — often $0–$500.
How do I find out what my specific piano is worth?
Use our free instant appraisal: enter the make, model, year, and condition (the serial number helps date it) and get a value range in seconds, based on live asking prices from comparable pianos for sale across the US.
Does refurbishing a piano increase its value?
For premium brands, yes — dramatically. A fully rebuilt golden-era Steinway can be worth 2–4× an unrestored example. For everyday brands, refurbishment rarely recovers its own cost, though it improves saleability.
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