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ORIGINAL: FullCircle

Upright Pianos should only be used in Pubs and Schools. The sound is dire not that I’m an expert. One thing I’ve never understood is that Grand Pianos have lids but no one ever shuts them? It’s a bit like driving your car with the bonnet open. If the sound is better with the lid open then why make them with lids on? You crazy Piano manufacturers.

I probably showed my ignorance there. Oh well never mind.

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ORIGINAL: FullCircle

You could build an extension. I have a friend he'll do mates rates for you.

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ORIGINAL: Owner59
The lid is to keep the dust out,when you`re not playing it.
Same w/ the key cover.

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ORIGINAL: sambamanslilgirl

if buying used - take someone with you who plays (if you don't yourself) to test the sound, string pitch and keys (making sure none stick and/or broken) before purchasing

also measure the space of the area where you want to place your piano (if buying new or used) some pianos do run small to large for uprights.

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ORIGINAL: BossyShoeBitch

I wish I had room for a baby grand, but I only have room for an upright piano.. 

What do I look for?
How do I know if I am getting a good price or getting ripped off?
Is it a mistake to buy used? 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated..
~BSB

It is very difficult to lounge provocatively on an upright.

The mental picture of you doing so is one I am cultivating.

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ORIGINAL: chellekitty

my best advice for buying a used upright piano would be to check make sure the structure and the keys are in good condition...the outside is what really matters, unless you are buying an antique, which if you are concerned about price, i am not guessing you are...if the outside is in good condition, no water damage, no impact damage, no wood rot, etc....and the keys are all there....go for as cheap as you can get it...the rest can and will need to be repaired....after moving a piano across the street it usually needs to be retuned at the very least...re stringing it, replacing the hammers is not that expensive in the long run if you got a good deal on the over all piano...and when they replace the needed parts they will tune it, obviously....

where to find a used upright...garage sales and craigs list and classifieds and internet ad's....it may take a while to find the right piano at the right price, but if this is a serious investment you want to make....you can wait...otherwise....theres stores that will sell you a perfectly good, brand new upright....

as for the baby grand...its not that big a deal...unless you have a huge pompus house or just really really really like the look of a baby grand...an upright works just as well, if not better for a home...

have fun
chelle

edited to add: oh and on finding a good person to restring and generally repair your used piano once you've bought it...go around to those places that sell new piano's and look for ad baords where local people can put their ad's...and give business to the itty bitty companies who can come to your house and do the work at your place....like i said, after moving a piano it usually needs to be retuned...