“Sold our family Steinway through Piano Auctions Ltd after years of considering options. The process was efficient, the communication clear, and the result exceeded the upper estimate by thirty per cent.”
Patrick Lawlor
Vendor | Steinway Model B
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We offer a professional, hassle-free service to help you sell your piano, ensuring you receive the best price through expert piano valuation.
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A Trusted and Efficient Way to Sell Your Piano
Selling a piano can be challenging, but our expert team makes the process simple. Whether you have an upright, grand, or digital piano, we offer fair valuations, fast collections, and professional handling.
From assessment to collection, we ensure that your piano is treated with the utmost care, providing you with a seamless and straightforward experience.
How to Sell Your Piano
Selling your piano is a straightforward process with our structured approach. Our team conducts a comprehensive valuation, taking into account the make, model, condition, and market demand.
Piano Valuation
To get an accurate estimate of your piano's value, simply submit our valuation form. Our expert specialists will assess your instrument and provide a clear understanding of the potential price you can expect when selling your piano at auction.
Get a free valuationContract Agreement
Once you've agreed to sell your piano at auction, we'll send you a digital contract and transport form to finalise the process. Signing the contract confirms your decision to sell your piano, and allows us to arrange the collection and delivery.
Ask about termsPiano Collection
Our trusted transport partners, such as Griffin Transport UK, Butler Smith, or Griffioen Transport (EU), will collect your piano for sale. The piano will be safely stored to preserve its condition and value.
Delivery detailsSelling Your Piano
After selling your piano at auction, we will provide a post-sale advice letter with the auction results. You will also receive a detailed final statement outlining any applicable charges and the final settlement amount from the sale of your piano.
How bidding works
Free guide
The complete guide to selling your piano at auction.
From your first valuation to the day the proceeds arrive, everything worth knowing before you sell.
What affects the selling price.
No auctioneer can guarantee a final selling price, but a handful of things consistently shape the result.
Make and model
Leading names hold their value. Steinway, Bechstein, Blüthner and Yamaha consistently draw the strongest bidding.
Age and serial number
The serial number dates the instrument precisely, and age shapes what buyers expect to pay.
Condition
Tone, touch and how the piano plays matter more than looks alone. Honest condition notes build bidder confidence.
Tuning and maintenance history
A documented history of tuning and care reassures bidders and supports the estimate.
Cosmetic appearance
Case finish and presentation set the first impression on viewing days.
Market demand
What buyers are hunting for moves season to season, and competitive bidding on the day drives the price.
Reserve level
A realistic reserve keeps bidding alive. Our team advises the right level for your piano.
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Valuation of your piano
If you are interested in selling your piano at one of our auctions, you can simply get in touch with us, and we'd be happy to discuss the details of your piano and provide you with a free auction valuation to sell your piano.
Your piano auction valuation will be estimated based on what our specialists expect it to sell for. We will base this price on current market trends, past results for pianos similar to yours, and the provenance of your piano.
One example of an estimated piano sales price could be between £1,800 - £2,000 or €1,800 - €2,000 when selling a piano through our auction service.
We will need a series of photographs of your piano sent online with the valuation form to help us give you an accurate estimate. These photos will include:
- A picture of the whole piano
- A picture of the keyboard showing the make
- A picture looking inside the piano at the strings and soundboard (for grand pianos)
- Lift off the front panel to take a picture of the inside (for upright pianos)
Your piano's serial number will help us to learn more about the provenance of your instrument and age your piano. This number is usually printed on the frame of your piano. If you own a grand piano, the serial number can sometimes be found on the soundboard.
The number may vary depending on the make and model of your piano. It will either consist of numbers or numbers and letters. If you can't find your serial number, you can just give us a call and we will help you to locate it.
Provide a full description of your piano to help us evaluate it. This information will include:
- Make and model
- Whether your piano is an upright or grand
- Colour: ebony, mahogany, rosewood
- Size (grand pianos only): full length including keyboard overhang
- Size (upright pianos only): height from the floor to the top of the piano
- Legs (grand pianos only): square tapered, round tapered, octagonal, dual square tapered, cabriole
The seller checklist.
Have these ready and your valuation comes back faster.
- Photographs of the piano
- Serial number
- Make and model
- General condition details
- Location of the piano
- Service or restoration history, if known
Where to find the serial number.
The serial number dates your piano precisely and helps us deliver a more accurate valuation.
Upright pianos
Usually inside the top lid, on the cast iron frame near the tuning pins.
Grand pianos
Typically stamped on the frame near the tuning pins, visible with the lid open.
“Bought a Bechstein at the December sale. The condition report was thorough and the piano arrived exactly as described. A pleasure from start to finish.”
Rachel Bunn
Buyer | Bechstein Grand
“After twenty-five years owning my Yamaha C3, I needed it to find the right home. The valuation was honest, the marketing professional, and the sale smooth. Top-class operation.”
Graham Wilkes
Vendor | Yamaha C3
“The team handled my mother's piano with real care. Their advice was thoughtful and respectful, and they achieved the upper end of the estimate range without any fuss.”
Sylvia Murray
Vendor | Bösendorfer 200
“Found my piano on the catalogue, played it at the Watford viewing, and bid online from home. Couldn't have been simpler. The instrument is everything I'd hoped for.”
Lance Green
Buyer | Blüthner Upright
“Buying internationally felt daunting until I spoke to George. Every question answered, every detail confirmed. Shipped to Hong Kong without a single issue.”
Nelson Lo
International buyer | Hong Kong
“Sold our family Steinway through Piano Auctions Ltd after years of considering options. The process was efficient, the communication clear, and the result exceeded the upper estimate by thirty per cent.”
Patrick Lawlor
Vendor | Steinway Model B
“Bought a Bechstein at the December sale. The condition report was thorough and the piano arrived exactly as described. A pleasure from start to finish.”
Rachel Bunn
Buyer | Bechstein Grand
“After twenty-five years owning my Yamaha C3, I needed it to find the right home. The valuation was honest, the marketing professional, and the sale smooth. Top-class operation.”
Graham Wilkes
Vendor | Yamaha C3
“The team handled my mother's piano with real care. Their advice was thoughtful and respectful, and they achieved the upper end of the estimate range without any fuss.”
Sylvia Murray
Vendor | Bösendorfer 200
“Found my piano on the catalogue, played it at the Watford viewing, and bid online from home. Couldn't have been simpler. The instrument is everything I'd hoped for.”
Lance Green
Buyer | Blüthner Upright
“Buying internationally felt daunting until I spoke to George. Every question answered, every detail confirmed. Shipped to Hong Kong without a single issue.”
Nelson Lo
International buyer | Hong Kong
“The team handled my mother's piano with real care. Their advice was thoughtful and respectful, and they achieved the upper end of the estimate range without any fuss.”
Sylvia Murray
Vendor | Bösendorfer 200
“Found my piano on the catalogue, played it at the Watford viewing, and bid online from home. Couldn't have been simpler. The instrument is everything I'd hoped for.”
Lance Green
Buyer | Blüthner Upright
“Buying internationally felt daunting until I spoke to George. Every question answered, every detail confirmed. Shipped to Hong Kong without a single issue.”
Nelson Lo
International buyer | Hong Kong
“Sold our family Steinway through Piano Auctions Ltd after years of considering options. The process was efficient, the communication clear, and the result exceeded the upper estimate by thirty per cent.”
Patrick Lawlor
Vendor | Steinway Model B
“Bought a Bechstein at the December sale. The condition report was thorough and the piano arrived exactly as described. A pleasure from start to finish.”
Rachel Bunn
Buyer | Bechstein Grand
“After twenty-five years owning my Yamaha C3, I needed it to find the right home. The valuation was honest, the marketing professional, and the sale smooth. Top-class operation.”
Graham Wilkes
Vendor | Yamaha C3
“The team handled my mother's piano with real care. Their advice was thoughtful and respectful, and they achieved the upper end of the estimate range without any fuss.”
Sylvia Murray
Vendor | Bösendorfer 200
“Found my piano on the catalogue, played it at the Watford viewing, and bid online from home. Couldn't have been simpler. The instrument is everything I'd hoped for.”
Lance Green
Buyer | Blüthner Upright
“Buying internationally felt daunting until I spoke to George. Every question answered, every detail confirmed. Shipped to Hong Kong without a single issue.”
Nelson Lo
International buyer | Hong Kong
“Sold our family Steinway through Piano Auctions Ltd after years of considering options. The process was efficient, the communication clear, and the result exceeded the upper estimate by thirty per cent.”
Patrick Lawlor
Vendor | Steinway Model B
“Bought a Bechstein at the December sale. The condition report was thorough and the piano arrived exactly as described. A pleasure from start to finish.”
Rachel Bunn
Buyer | Bechstein Grand
“After twenty-five years owning my Yamaha C3, I needed it to find the right home. The valuation was honest, the marketing professional, and the sale smooth. Top-class operation.”
Graham Wilkes
Vendor | Yamaha C3
Sell My Piano FAQs
The value of your piano depends on various factors such as brand, condition, age, and market demand. To get an accurate valuation, simply submit a valuation form, and our specialists will provide you with a detailed estimate based on current auction prices.
Distance is not an issue. Whether you are located across the UK or internationally, we provide comprehensive nationwide and international transport services for your piano. Our trusted transport partners, such as Griffin Transport UK, Butler Smith, and Griffioen Transport (EU), specialise in piano collection and delivery. We ensure your piano is safely and securely handled throughout its journey, from your home or location to our auction house. Contact us today to discuss the best transport options for your piano and arrange a convenient collection from anywhere in the UK or abroad. Our team is ready to assist you with every step of the process.
Valuations are typically completed within 1-2 business days. Once you submit your valuation form with all relevant details, our expert team will review your piano and provide an accurate estimate as quickly as possible.
We buy a wide range of piano brands, from well-known names like Steinway & Sons and Yamaha to more obscure makes. Whether it's a high-end or entry-level piano, we evaluate all instruments for their market value.
If your piano doesn't sell at auction, we will contact you to discuss the next steps. Depending on the situation, we may be able to offer it again in a future auction or help with an alternative solution.