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HOW MUCH IS MY PIANO WORTH?

How Much is my Steinway Piano Worth?

Get a personalized market-value estimate based on your piano’s make, age, model or size, condition, restoration history, and special features.

Includes a printable valuation report and certificate.
$6.99 — waived when the estimated private-party value is under $250.

Click Below to See a Sample of What You’ll Receive

Sample Valuation Certificate
Sample Valuation Report, Page 1
Sample Valuation Report, Page 2
Sample Valuation Report, Page 3

Step One: Find Your Serial Number

STEINWAY GRAND PIANOS

  • open the lid and look inside the piano
  • locate the cast iron plate near the tuning pins
  • the serial number is stamped clearly onto the plate
  • it is almost always located inside of the triangular inset (known as the “coffin”)
A Steinway & Sons grand piano with the lid open, revealing the serial number location.
On Steinway & Sons grands, the serial number is located inside of this recessed area on the plate. Below the serial number is the model name.
Close up of the serial number on a Steinway Model M grand piano.
Close up of the serial number on a Steinway Model M grand piano.
Steinway serial number located on grand piano action.
On most Steinway grands, if you cannot find the serial number on the plate, you can remove the "keyslip" (it lifts straight up and comes off easily) to reveal the number printed on the front of the action.

STEINWAY UPRIGHT PIANOS

  • open the top lid
  • inspect the cast iron plate inside the cabinet
  • the serial number is typically near the tuning pin area
  • in some early uprights, placement may vary 
Steinway upright Model K showing the location of the serial number.
On this Steinway upright, the serial number is near the top and slightly left of center.
Close-up of the serial number on a Steinway model K upright piano.
In this close-up of the same piano, we see that the serial number is just above the Model letter (K).
This shows the location of the serial number on a Steinway console upright piano.
On this Steinway console, the piano is on the horizontal surface, under the lid.
Close-up of the location of the serial number on a Steinway & Sons console upright piano.
Here is a close-up of the serial number on the console. "100" is the model number and is not relevant to looking up the serial number.
A Steinway console with its lid open.
On this Steinway console, the number in the red circle is NOT the serial number.
A Steinway & Sons console piano with the lid open, showing the location of the serial number.
On this piano, the serial number is on the top, under the lid. The number above the serial number is the model number, do NOT enter it into the search field.

DO NOT USE THESE NUMBERS

  • Do not use the model name or model number shown near the serial number, such as M, K, or 100.

  • Do not use patent dates.

  • Do not use unrelated case or component markings.

  • Enter every digit of the serial number, especially on later pianos with longer numbers.

  • Do not use the Steinway & Sons lookup for Boston or Essex pianos; they use different serial-number systems.

Step Two: Complete Your Professional Piano Valuation

This section will appear once your Steinway’s year of manufacture has been verified.

Professional Piano Valuation

Piano Identification
Steinway & Sons
Enter the piano's 5-digit U.S. ZIP code, or 00000 for international locations.

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