Why Should I Buy a Used Piano?... Manufacturing defects are more likely to appear in the first few years after purchasing a new piano, but a used piano is usually well past its "breaking-in" period. Buying used is a popular option -- more used pianos are sold than new pianos. Used pianos purchased from East Cambridge Piano have been thoroughly inspected, repaired, reconditioned, or rebuilt, as necessary. Your purchase is backed by a warranty against any defects. Well-maintained pianos last many generations. It's good for the environment. Remember... a new piano becomes a used piano the day it arrives in your home!