YAMAHA C-3 GRAND PIANO C 3 CONSERVATORY C3 SATIN EBONY Start Price USD 15,975.00 Current Price USD 15,975.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, August 13, 2008 End Time Saturday, August 23, 2008 Location Raleigh, NC See more about 'YAMAHA C-3 GRAND PIANO C 3 CONSERVATORY C3 SATIN EBONY ' Description     YAMAHA GRAND PIANO MODEL C-3 CONSERVATORY SERIES SATIN EBONY FINISH PRISTINE CONDITION   Offered for your consideration is a Yamaha C-3 Conservatory Series grand piano, known by serious musicians to be one of the finest pianos made.  This piano measures 6' 1" with classic grand piano design and satin ebony finish, making it a welcome addition in a home setting as shown in the listing photos.  Make no mistake about it, though.  The Yamaha C-3 grand piano is, first and foremost, an exceptional musical instrument with its clear, bright sound and its superior technical performance, mechanical reliability and durability.   The Yamaha Conservatory Series piano is preferred by a great many professional musicians for educational, professional and/or strictly entertainment purposes.  More often than not, you are likely to see a Yamaha Conservatory Series piano in the music department of a college or university, in a recital hall, on a concert stage, in a practice room or rehearsal studio, even in a performing artist's private studio or as a part of that artist's live stage performance.  The excellent qualities of this piano are appreciated by classical musicians and pop stars alike.  A well-maintained Yamaha Conservatory Series piano also retains its value over the years. I am the original owner of this piano which I purchased new from a local Yamaha piano dealer in the early 1980s.  The serial number is D3490556.  Over the years, this piano has been gently played, very well cared for and tuned regularly.   It was last tuned in June of this year by a professional Registered Piano Technician and member of the Piano Technicians Guild with over 35 years of experience in piano sales and all types of piano services.  I asked him at that time to give me his thoughts about the condition of this piano, and his response was, in a word, "pristine".      The standard piano bench shown in the photos is included in this auction as a bonus to the winning bidder.  The bench accommodates two people side by side (for duets or for teacher and student), measuring 34 1/2" wide, 14" deep and 18 1/2" high, and opens to provide storage for music.  The ivory-colored padded top is attached from underneath by wood screws and can be easily covered in a different fabric to suit the buyer's decor.  While the bench shows normal wear and tear from over 25 years of use, including some dings in the black paint, it is still very serviceable.  I love this piano.  I am selling it only because I am downsizing, and I will not have a place for it in my new location.   I hope the new owner will really enjoy it and care for it for years to come.  As always, I am happy to answer any questions you may have and to send additional photos, so please ask.   This piano is offered for local pickup from my home in central Raleigh, North Carolina.  It is easily accessible on the main floor with just a few steps at the front door.  PICKUP,  SHIPPING AND/OR DELIVERY SERVICES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THIS AUCTION.  All such arrangements are the responsibility of the buyer.  Of course, I will work cooperatively with the buyer regarding pickup arrangements.  Upon request, I can also provide the name of the Registered Piano Technician I mentioned above, as well as his contact information, so that a prospective buyer can ask him about his services for moving, delivering, setting up and/or tuning this piano locally in the Research Triangle Park area or other eastern North Carolina locations, as well as shipping services to a destination outside eastern North Carolina.  This piano is being offered "AS IS".   Unless materially misrepresented in the listing, this is a final sale.  At the time of pickup, the buyer or buyer's agent will have the opportunity to examine and play the piano to confirm that it is as described in the listing.  Once it has been accepted and pickup begins, the piano becomes the buyer's responsibility.    I have set what I believe is a fair Buy-It-Now price for this superior quality, well-maintained piano.  Payment is by PayPal, USPS postal money orders or cashier's check with payment cleared through the banking system and confirmed prior to pickup of the piano.  I am also very willing to consider a reasonable Best Offer, as well as acceptable terms to accommodate a specific buyer's needs such as a different payment method, a delayed pick up date or something of that nature.  Please contact me with questions or requests for additional information.    A special note to bidders.... I believe bidders should have the information they need to bid with confidence.  Although my listings include detailed descriptions and photos, I am always happy to answer questions or send additional photos, so please just let me know if you need more information.  I want every buyer to be satisfied with the transaction at the "5 stars" level.  I put my ebay practices and policies in my listings, so bidders will know exactly what to expect in a transaction with me.  Please read them and note that, specifically for this listing, payment is by PayPal, USPS Postal Money Orders or cashier's check only and the piano is available for local pick up only.  I ask prospective bidders not to place a bid unless they can, in good faith, be "5 stars" satisfied with the whole transaction as described in the listing and any supplemental information provided in response to their questions, including payment and shipping information.     MY EBAY BUSINESS PRACTICES AND POLICIES   BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY I AM COMMITTED TO CONDUCTING BUSINESS AS A TRUSTWORTHY, RESPONSIBLE EBAY SELLER.  I WANT YOU, THE BIDDER, TO HAVE ALL THE INFORMATION THAT YOU WANT OR NEED IN ORDER TO MAKE INFORMED BIDDING DECISIONS, SO THAT YOU CAN BID WITH CONFIDENCE, KNOWING THAT WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET.  I BELIEVE THAT THIS PRACTICE BENEFITS EVERYONE BECAUSE IT LEADS TO PROBLEM-FREE TRANSACTIONS, SATISFIED REPEAT BUYERS AND MY OWN PEACE OF MIND AND RESTFUL SLEEP.   INFORMATION AND RETURNS I MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO DESCRIBE THE ITEMS I OFFER FOR SALE COMPLETELY AND ACCURATELY.  IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK ME BEFORE BIDDING.  I DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS UNLESS THERE IS A MATERIAL ERROR IN MY LISTING OR IN THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION I PROVIDE IN RESPONSE TO A QUESTION.  IF, DESPITE MY BEST EFFORTS, I GOOF IN DESCRIBING AN ITEM OR IN HANDLING A TRANSACTION WITH YOU AS BUYER, PLEASE CONTACT ME RIGHT AWAY AND GIVE ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECTIFY THE SITUATION.   PAYMENT UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN THE LISTING, PAYPAL PAYMENT WITH CONFIRMED SHIPPING ADDRESS IS THE ONLY PAYMENT METHOD I ACCEPT.  I DO ACCEPT CREDIT CARD PAYMENT MADE THROUGH PAYPAL.  IN FAIRNESS TO UNSUCCESSFUL BIDDERS WHO MAY STILL WANT TO BUY THE ITEM AND IN FAIRNESS TO ME AS SELLER, PAYMENT MUST BE MADE BY THE WINNING BIDDER WITHIN 3 DAYS OF THE CLOSING OF THE AUCTION.  TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE IN THIS TRANSACTION.   FAILURE TO PAY THROUGH PAYPAL WITHIN THE 3 DAY PERIOD WILL TERMINATE THE BUYER’S RIGHT TO BUY THE ITEM.  PLEASE DO NOT BID IF YOU DO NOT PAY USING PAYPAL WITH A CONFIRMED SHIPPING ADDRESS.   SHIPPING BUYER PAYS ALL SHIPPING COSTS.  TO PRESERVE ALL OF PAYPAL’S BUYER AND SELLER PROTECTIONS, A CONFIRMED SHIPPING ADDRESS IS REQUIRED.  UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN THE LISTING, SHIPPING IS BY US POSTAL SERVICE PRIORITY MAIL WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION OR, IF NECESSARY, BY UPS FOR PACKAGES THAT CANNOT BE SENT THROUGH THE US POSTAL SERVICE.  INSURANCE IS OPTIONAL BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AS I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE IN SHIPMENT.  WITH EACH LISTING, I INCLUDE THE APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF THE PACKAGE SO THAT YOU CAN ESTIMATE WHAT YOUR SHIPPING COSTS WOULD BE.  IF THE ACTUAL SHIPPING WEIGHT IS LESS THAN ESTIMATED, I WILL REFUND THE COST DIFFERENCE BACK TO THE BUYER’S PAYPAL ACCOUNT.  I CHARGE A $2.00 HANDLING FEE FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING TO COVER THE ADDITIONAL COSTS OF COMPLETING THE REQUIRED PAPERWORK.    I AM WILLING TO COMBINE SHIPPING FOR ITEMS BOUGHT WITHIN 7 DAYS OF EACH OTHER IF THE BUYER NOTIFIES ME AT THE CLOSING OF THE AUCTION OF THE FIRST ITEM OF ANY OTHER AUCTIONS THAT ARE STILL OPEN.  ONCE AN ITEM IS PACKAGED FOR SHIPMENT, I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COMBINE SHIPPING COSTS FOR THAT ITEM.   FEEDBACK I KNOW THAT MY REPUTATION AS A RESPONSIBLE AND ETHICAL EBAY SELLER MUST BE BUILT ONE TRANSACTION AT A TIME.  I  SINCERELY HOPE THAT EVERY BUYER OF MY LISTED ITEMS WILL HAVE A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE IN DOING BUSINESS WITH ME AND WILL TAKE THE TIME TO LEAVE POSITIVE FEEDBACK FOR ME AS I ALSO INTEND TO DO FOR EVERY RESPONSIBLE BUYER WHO BUYS FROM ME.   I WILL ALSO LEAVE FACTUALLY ACCURATE FEEDBACK FOR NONPAYING, UNETHICAL AND/OR IRRESPONSIBLE BUYERS.  HOPEFULLY, THIS WILL NEVER BECOME NECESSARY.       I WILL BE LISTING OTHER GOOD STUFF FOR SALE ON EBAY OVER THE NEXT FEW MONTHS, SO PLEASE CHECK OUT MY NEW LISTINGS FROM TIME TO TIME.  I ENJOY MAKING NEW EBAY FRIENDS, AND I WELCOME REPEAT BUYERS!        THANKS FOR LOOKING AND HAPPY BIDDING!     Place a Bid!