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Had second thoughts about walking away from this one....got it for £1400 on eBay. Looking forward to its arrival. Will let you know how I get on with it!

So grateful to everyone on here for their time and great advice. Have consulted my tuner and decided that there are too many uncertainties to take a chance with this one. This is not because of any doubts regarding the sellers or how the piano has been described. I am sure it would suit many people ...

Once again, Colin thank you. You realise that you can click on the photos for a larger picture? Anyway I have sent the link for this thread to my tuner as I really have no head for technical stuff! It's all sounding just a little more encouraging now, but I'm still erring on the side of caution. My ...

Thank you so much, that is such valuable advice. I have saved the extra pictures that they took whilst I was down there into photobucket: http://photobucket.com/schiedmayergrand

Went down to see the piano for myself yesterday. Feeling very frazzeled but glad i did. Basically sellers really nice and i think very honest...but rather out of their depth in selling pianos. They are basically furniture restorers and have a real passion for that, but rely on the piano technician f...

Firstly let me thank you guys for taking the time to address my query. I have talked to the sellers and to be honest they have very helpful in answering my questions and not at all attempting any "sales talk", which was rather what I was expecting. I rather regret mentioning them by name i...

I am a classical pianist/teacher in leics considering a purchase of a Schiedmayer grand from Harbour Antiques in Bideford: http://www.harbourantiques.com/PIA34.htm As it is a long way to travel, I need someone to check it over first. Have spoken to the guy who has maintained the instrument, but not ...