After much contemplation and consideration of many facts, including my wages being lowered once again, I need to sell this house in at least 6 years and thus will be buying a much smaller place, have 2 more kids to put through college, and the state of the economy, I decided I needed to downsize my dream. I have always wanted a new piano but it was only the past few years I had decided I wanted a baby grand piano. I decided to go piano shopping this past weekend and see what there was out there in upright pianos that might be more practical and economical. I was quite excited to discover that I already had enough money saved towards the baby grand that I could purchase an upright piano of the brand I wanted. Since Cayla is the one taking piano lessons right now, she was excited as I at the prospect of a new piano and she and I headed out Monday and purchased one. The salesman actually told me if I change my mind down the road and want a baby grand, he will give me my full purchase price back on this one towards a baby grand.
It is hard to get a good picture because it is so shiny that everything reflects in it, but it is beautiful. It is a polished mahogany color. We looked at one that was more French Provincial in style, but we didn't like the key action, much harder to play, so we opted for the taller one with quicker key action. It is a Young Chang and I love it!
In with the new.
And just as a reminder.... Out with the old. It actually looks better in pictures than it does in real life.
I was quite surprised how sad I was the past 2 days thinking of letting this piano go. It went to the store to be sold on consignment, which I don't really expect to get any money from. I did do some research this morning and found out that it was manufactured in 1927, making it 83 years old, and I have owned it for 33 of those years. I was really tempted to hang onto it, but in the end, I let them take it.
6 comments:
The new piano is beautiful! How nice to find that you already had saved enough money for it.
I sympathize with the lower wages. We lost 2 days out of our contract last year and another 2 days this year, and there have been no cost of living increases in at least 3 years. It's frustrating to think that the longer I work here the less I earn, but at least I have job security.
My current dream is a new sofa and love seat. My set less than 3 years old but I have hated it from the moment it was delivered. I think I'm going to go out in the next week and hopefully find something that I can do on a 12 month same as cash basis.
The new piano is lovely. How fun to find out you could walk in and purchase! Did you consider selling the old one yourself on KSL or craigslist? You might make more money on it that way.
I had thought of selling it myself, but I just can't deal with people calling, coming by, etc., when I'm trying to work. I really didn't care if I made any money off it or not and would rather just have it hauled away for free.
Love the piano, it's beautiful!
Wow, how exciting!! I love your new, super shiny, piano!! Congratulations!
The piano is awesome! My dream is to one day have a house big enough to actually have room for a piano. I dont even know If I could play anymore, but one day I would like to try.
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