Used pianos are available at music stores throughout the metro area for prices ranging from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. The condition of the piano and the quality of its restoration determine its value. If you think you have found a good used piano, you might hire a piano tuner to evaluate it for you. It should cost no more than a tuning. New acoustic pianos generally come from the United States, Europe or Asia.
Pianos are machine-manufactured entirely, or partly handmade.
Educate yourself by reading available materials in books and online before going to music stores. Music store sales personnel can add to your knowledge, but they also may push their particular piano brands. Many piano merchants prefer European or American-made pianos. Spinets are OK, but pianos 42 inches high or higher are better. Structurally, look for solid wood versus particle board casing and components, metal versus plastic parts, real leather rather than synthetic.