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Moving a piano?

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  • 13-11-2005 2:35am
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    netman
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    Hi folks,

    I need to move a piano, in the Dublin area, and it's quite valuable and holds a lot of sentimental value for my wife. I was thinking of getting a "man-with-a-van" but now I'm wondering if there's a better way. I'd hate to see anything happen to it, and I don't mind paying a bit more for a piece of mind.

    Are there specialised companies for moving this type of stuff?

    The house I need to move it to is about a mile away, there's a few stairs to negotiate, and the piano is a baby grand, not one of the huge ones :)

    If anyone has any suggestions I'd love to hear them!


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    rooferPete
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    Hi netman,

    I know pianos are two things, one is very heavy and two is fragile in places, I have seen them moved by experienced movers working for retailers.

    They are usually tuned after being moved, that being one of the fragile parts, maybe a search in the Golden Pages for piano movers and tuners ?

    I expect one will know the other, failing that a little charm may work in a specialist piano shop.

    I think you are right to exclude an inexperienced mover, it's an art similar to moving large suites of furniture into a room without touching the door frames.

    At worst you may consider spending a little more and insisting on viewing the movers insurance cover, it very often seperates the men from the boys.

    Best of luck with it, (last idea make sure "She who must be obeyed" is not present for this project ?).

    .


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    lomb
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    consulting a piano shop would probably be the best thing if it is valuable or sentimental. pianos are quite strong though, the frame is made of cast iron so its not going to snap on u.
    most used pianos like used cars arent worth a lot these days in monetary terms-like a few hundred euros for a good upright.i dont know how the piano shops stay in business to be honest charging the money they do. so u should get a reasonable deal on moving one.


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    netman
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    Thanks a million lads, I'll start checking the piano shops tomorrow! :)

    And Pete, you're absolutely right, I'll make sure the move happens while she's away hehe. Less stress for all of us!


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