Differences between buying a piano from a retail dealer or a private individual
Many in Hong Kong choose to buy pianos directly from private owners because it is usually much cheaper than buying … Read More
Mr. Tong, Registered Piano Technician (MPTA) 英國註冊鋼琴技師
鋼琴購買需知
Advice on Piano Purchase
Many in Hong Kong choose to buy pianos directly from private owners because it is usually much cheaper than buying … Read More
在香港,許多家庭在孩子學琴時會購買鋼琴,但當孩子停止學習或家庭搬遷時,這些鋼琴往往會被轉售。除了從琴行或代理商購買外,直接向私人業主購買鋼琴也是一個常見的選擇。這種方式價格通常較低,但同時也伴隨著風險與責任。以下整理了為什麼不少香港人會選擇直接向業主購琴的原因,以及需要注意的地方。
在香港,二手鋼琴(used piano)與翻新鋼琴(refurbished / reconditioned / rebuilt piano)之間的界線模糊,因為缺乏統一標準、商戶用詞不一致、外觀翻新容易掩蓋內部問題,再加上消費者普遍對技術細節不熟悉,導致分辨困難。
When buying a piano, you should consider your purpose and skill level, the type of piano (acoustic vs. digital), budget, … Read More
A DIY check can help you quickly filter out obviously poor-condition pianos (e.g., broken keys, cracked case, rusted strings), but … Read More