1. I know what city, state, country I will be moving the piano to after I buy it

   
   

2. I know what building and room I will be placing the piano in after I buy it. Describe:

   
   

3. I know what position in the room I will be placing the piano in. Describe:

   
   

4. I know what people are likely to be playing the piano after we buy it. Select any of the following options that apply:

   I would like to play the piano
   My children would like to play the piano
   My grandchildren would like to play the piano
   Guests would like to play the piano
   A hired pianist will play the piano for events
   A player piano unit will play the piano
   I don't know who will play the piano
   I am not buying the piano for the purpose of having
   it played.
   Other:
   

5. I know how to make decisions if I have access to useful and adequate information about a problem

   Yes No
   

6. I know how to set my own priorities about what I choose to spend my money on.

   Yes No
   

7. I remember what other buying decisions I have made in the past and can draw on that experience when buying a piano.

   Yes No
   

8. I know that the following people will want to be involved in this piano buying decision process:

   Me
   My spouse or partner
   My children
   My grandchildren
   A piano teacher that I already know
   A piano technician that I already know
   A pianist that I already know
   

9. I can listen to a piano and know whether or not I like the tone of it and if it will suit the needs of those playing it and listening to it.

   Yes No
   

10. I can play a piano and determine if it has a touch I like and whether it will suit the needs of those who will play it.

    Yes No
    

11. I know what I like in a piano's appearance and can determine whether it will suit our needs by looking at a photo or seeing the piano in person.

    Yes No
    

12. I know how important a piano's quality of design, materials and construction is to me and what it means in terms of tone, touch, durability and price.

    Yes No
    

13. I know how long I want this piano to last before it needs major parts replacement or service.

    Yes No
    

14. I know how to examine a piano to determine what condition it is in, whether it needs parts servicing or replacement.

    Yes No
    

15. I know how to tell if a piano is at its potential and whether or not touch and tone work will improve it and by how much.

    Yes No
    

16. I know how to determine the current market value of a piano.

    Yes No

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