I'm thinking of buying a CVP-75

[willycoolahan]

I have a good friend whose deceased stepfather had a CVP-75. I believe it was manufactured in 1991. He purchased it new as a retirement gift for himself. I have no idea what he paid, but would speculate that it was several thousand dollars. He has been gone for about five years and it has just sat in her living room since. I knew him before he passed away and I'm sure it was at, or near, the top of the line when he purchased it. I'm also confident that he took very good care of it. Bottom line, it is in very good condition.

I don't play, but I have tinkered. I have two teenage daughters who may learn as well. We don't have a piano, and my research has led me to conclude that a digital is the way to go.

My friend would like $1,500 for this piano. I have no idea what it is worth. I have seen Yamaha Digitals in the stores for that price. Specifically, a Yamaha YDP-223. From looking at it, it does not appear to be comparable to the CVP-75.

My real issue is the age of the piano. I can't justify paying more than 1,500. I also understand that digitals can lose there value rather quickly. Does anyone have an opinion as to the $1,500 she is asking?

[Ian J. Evans]

I can't answer your question directly as I have no knowledge of the CVP-75.

However, the one in question is 14 years old and even if not abused in any way, it has been exposed to household dust and other contaminents, which are not good for electronic equipment.

I had a CLP for 14 years and passed it on to my son and to my knowledge it is still OK, but I did make sure it was always covered when not in use. The CLP was a basic model without all the bells and whistles of a CVP.

Technology of digital pianos has moved on in 14 years, so for what it's worth I would get the best, new digital piano my budget would allow (with emphasis on the piano function). If you and your daughters really take it up you can always consider an upgrade later.

It is awkward when dealing with a good friend who may have an inflated (maybe nostalgic) idea of the piano's worth, check with a Yamaha dealer to see what they would sell one for.

Sorry I can't give you direct advice as to price, but hope these thoughts help.

Ian

[ClavinovaGuy]

Three years ago I was offered $1100 on a trade in for my CVP-83s (I bought it new in 1994 for close to $5000). I sold it to a friend for that price. I think $1500 is pretty stiff for a CVP-75, even in excellent condition. In many regards, it's like an old computer - electronics keep getting more capable and cheaper, rendering old equipment obsolete. I'm not suggesting that you wouldn't get enjoyment out of a CVP-75, but I wouldn't pay $1500 for it.

[ericho]

HI

I'v been shopping on the net, just for the fun of it.

Found no cvp75 for sale, I did find the following.

a cvp65 for 699 EURO
a cvp 85 for 800 EURO
a cvp 96 for 1200 USdollar

So 1500 for a cvp75 is to much.

Kind regards

Eric

[Midi Magic]

Hi

It is OLD. Not that it is any reason not to buy it, because it will sound just as good today as it did when it was new.

However, for that amount of money you could buy something a lot newer. I would be looking at say a cvp 2xx (odd) series at least if not, then something in the 1xx series.

Have a look at this on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38091&item=7317695701&rd=1

Personaly I wouldn't give more the £500 around $950 and then it would have to be in mint condition.

Have fun.