Myth: a free piano is free
False. A free piano can still need professional moving, tuning, repair, storage or disposal. The real question is whether the piano is worth the total cost after delivery.
Myth: any mover can move a piano
Risky. A piano is not ordinary furniture. It has weight, balance, finish, pedals, legs, strings, action parts and tuning stability to protect.
Myth: tuning fixes every old piano
False. Tuning adjusts pitch, but it cannot repair loose tuning pins, water damage, broken action parts or structural issues.
Myth: tune immediately before moving
Usually not ideal. If the piano is about to move, it often makes more sense to plan tuning after the piano is delivered and has adjusted to the new room.
Myth: very old means valuable
Sometimes, but not usually. Age alone does not make a piano valuable. Brand, condition, restoration quality, sound, action and tuning stability matter more.