Yamaha Piano Special Event at Costco (2010)

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The Mountain View Costco hosted another Yamaha piano special event last weekend. I’ve been tracking them for a while: March 2008, April 2008, and August 2009.. Prices appear to be up from 2008, but the same as 2009.

On the floor, I saw a Yamaha Grand Piano GB15 PE 5′ 0″ listed for $8,799.00 with a $225.00 delivery fee. The Yamaha Upright Piano T118 PE (Polish Ebony) 48″ was listed for $3,699.99 with a $150.00 delivery feed. The same piano in mahogany was $3,999.99. Finally, the Yamaha Grand Piano GC1M PE 5′ 3″ was listed at $13,999.99 with a $225.00 delivery fee.

I’m not as interested in the digital pianos because I suspect that like all electronic goods, they will depreciate as the technology becomes outdated. Kind of like the way Sony LCD TVs plunged 60% in price in the last 18 months.

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13 responses to “Yamaha Piano Special Event at Costco (2010)”

March 23, 2010

steve the piano man

It appears that piano prices seem to increase 1 to 2 times a year. I beleive that Labor, Materials, Shipping and the dollar exchange rate are the cause.

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March 24, 2010

christine

I just bought my piano from Costco Laguna Niguel. They told me that the piano was unpackaged, cleaned and tuned, then delivered. I feel like it might be a floor model. Is this usual? They sold me the U1 48 Yamaha for $7k, but I do suspect it is a floor model, inspite of them saying its new. What are your thoughts? I take delievery this Sat. Help

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March 24, 2010

christine

Am I getting a used piano from the Costco Roadshow if the dealer had it in stock, says it needs tuning and dusting? I question if this is new because he has inventory in stock from Costco returns? What do you suggest? also indicated on my receipt is “no returns”. This was for a U1 Yamaha $7k. Any advise is greatly apprecated. I need to accept delivery this Sat.

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April 18, 2010

Steve the Piano MAN

to Christine: I would suggest you investagate the serial # on the internet

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May 13, 2010

Laura

Thanks for posting the Costco Yamaha Roadshow prices for 2010. I was looking for a T118 and wanted to be sure I was not being over charged.

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May 19, 2010

john

Hello,

I think the return policies from these events are thru the private dealers that host them. Any pianos bought at costco are sold by local piano dealers using costco as a prmotion site.

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May 24, 2010

michael truong

to Christine : I’ve been shopped for a Yamaha U1, one dealer offered me 6K, tax included, free delivery, free tuning, etc. I think your price may be a little bit high. By the way, anybody find any dealer that offers lower, please let me know. Thanks. Also, Kawai K3 is another good choice, for 4.5K you can get a new one. I’m also looking for a good used one as well. Call me at 714.623.4351 if you have one for sale.

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May 26, 2010

keys

Nope, returns are handled by costco. The transaction was processed by Costco therefore any returns or defects are handled by Costco. That’s what attracts people to make large purchases from Costco when vendors show up. The receipt and American Express charge says COSTCO not jon doe piano company.

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August 31, 2010

Rusty

Also, Joe, your statement : “and Yamaha T118 (47â€³, made in China) is very close to U1 and better than T121(48â€³).” goes against everything that any reasonable piano player will say. That sounds like propaganda from some Chinese-maker to me, trying to say the Chinese products are just as good as the Japanese/European/American. The T-121 is actually a superb piano, and in my opinion, is worth every-asked-penny, and is comparable to the U-1. The T-118 is a decent piano for people needing an upright, but it’s not meant for performing. No offense, but go out and talk to some real musicians about these things before posting them as “facts” on a message board.

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September 11, 2010

Benton

Hi,

Does anyone know which location the roadshow is happening now? We saw them in Foster City a month ago but did not have a chance to go take a look.

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September 12, 2010

Ken Chan

Hi Benton:

You can find a list of Special Events/Roadshows here:
http://shop.costco.com/In-The-Warehouse/Special-Events

I don’t see any Yamaha piano roadshows in the Bay Area this month though.

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September 20, 2010

Chitra

Hi All,

Does anyone have the Costco Pricing on CN116 – the Cable-Nelson collection from Yamaha?

Thanks

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November 1, 2010

Catvi

Anyone do know when the next event of “Yamaha Piano” will come up at Costco? By the way, please confirm me that T118 is always made in China?

Thanks a lots,

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