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Upright Piano Market Value

Analysis of 2,498 eBay listings for upright pianos to determine current market pricing.

What you'll usually pay

$100 typical price
Most are between$18$4,259
Brand new$180
Used$350
On sale now2,498

💡 Used ones cost about 95% more here.

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found in 88-key models, which represent the bulk of the market at a 350 median. High-end value is concentrated in Steinway & Sons units, which command a 2900% delta over the market median.

Price by brand

Wurlitzer
$435+335%
Kimball
$500+400%
BALDWIN
$750+650%
Kohler & Campbell
$970+870%
Kawai
$1,500+1400%
Steinway & Sons
$3,000+2900%

Why? Prices vary significantly by prestige, ranging from Wurlitzer at 435.25 to Steinway & Sons at 3000.

Price by number of keys

27
$64-36%
37
$100
32
$230+130%
88
$350+250%
54
$500+400%
44
$660+560%

Why? Standard 88-key pianos hold more value (350) than smaller 27-key models (64).

Price by number of pedals

Not Specified
$121+21%
1
$435+335%
2
$600+500%
3
$1,035+935%

Why? Full pedal sets increase value, with 3-pedal pianos reaching a median of 1035 compared to 1-pedal units at 435.

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the typical price for a standard 88-key upright piano?

The median price for an 88-key upright piano is 350.

How do used upright pianos compare to new ones in price?

Used upright pianos have a median price of 350, while new units have a median of 179.59.

Which brand carries the highest market premium?

Steinway & Sons has the highest median price at 3000, representing a 2900% delta.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $18$4,259, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 4, 2026.