Janine Gosbee has been trying to give away a vintage upright piano, but hasn't had any takers. She's finding out the heavy old beauties are simply not wanted anymore.

Across the region and the country, there are pianos virtually everywhere, free for the taking but usually ... that the piano is not as central as it used to be, because it used to be the primary ...

Research comparable piano prices online and in the local used piano store to get a sense of the market value. Be prepared to negotiate with potential buyers, but don’t undervalue your instrument ...