Hey guys, I am interested in buying an acoustic piano. Probably only have the budget for used/recons in the market atm, anyway, is it better to purchase from dealers rather than directly from owner? Cause I found two same models of the pianos but a difference of myr 2000

If I were to purchase directly from owner, what should I check for?

Thanks for the input, I went to see one piano from a "dealer" who kinda kept it in a dusty store.

I couldn't feel more disgusted with the piano, even though I am not a professional and only played almost exclusively on digital pianos but yet the piano just seems really bad - uneven keys, a crackling sound when I played in forte and dusty inner parts.

Even though its cheaper than market price by 50% I think I am gonna pass on it and find from reputable music stores.

Found a quite comprehensive guide online too: http://www.allthingspiano.com/buyers-guide.htm

Any models to consider around the 7k myr mark? So far I seen some Yamahas U3 go for that. Would like an upright grand (131cm) if possible.