Free Piano Scam

I wanted CEOMTA to be aware of a recent iteration of the “free” piano scam. One of our members received an unsolicited email from someone claiming to be an elderly woman who was downsizing and looking to give away her late husband’s piano to a loving home. The piano was a Yamaha baby grand and the email came from a legitimate sounding Gmail account and included several pictures. The teacher did have an interested student, so the student made contact and arranged the delivery with a moving company they were referred to. However, the moving company was a fake. Although they sent a convincing invoice that included details like the size and weight of the piano, the parents realized after payment that the invoice had a different name than the company they were originally referred to. After being contacted again regarding the discrepancy, the moving company immediately took down their website and the family were unable to get back the money they had already sent. The original email said that she got the teacher’s name from a friend in her piano teacher’s association, so please be careful if you are contacted with a similar sounding situation.
Andrea Keil, M.M.
President, Ohio Music Teachers Association – Central East District

Baby Grand Piano for Sale $2,000

With only days left until the holidays, share the gift of music with this BABY GRAND PIANO!

Made by Baldwin, this 1930s Monarch – complete with ivory keys – emits a lovely warm tone and measures 4 feet 8 inches long. It’s the perfect size to compliment most homes without the overpowering nature of a full-size grand. The piano has been recently inspected & tuned by an accredited technician. It’s perfect for beginners as well as advanced players! This black mahogany beauty is accompanied by a cushioned bench, which also serves as a storage compartment for your music. At only $2,000 this instrument is sure to enrich lives in its new environment!

Note: Price includes moving costs up to $500

Interested Buyers please contact:
Diane Slagle – 740.506.1834

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FREE Pianos to Needy Students from Graves Piano & Organ

Please know that if you have deserving students who can’t afford to purchase a piano, Graves Piano and Organ has several pianos they are willing to donate to the student and their family.  Graves will tune each piano at no charge before delivery, and the student’s family will have to pay for delivery (about $120 unless it’s a difficult move).

The student or a family member must call Graves Piano and Organ at (614) 847-4322 to make an appointment.  Please ask for Paul.