1988RedT2 said:
85 years ago, families gathered 'round the piano and made music together. Now, junior locks himself in his room and blasts death metal.
Evolution. 
85 years ago they were all listening to the radio every night. War of the worlds was broadcast 85 years ago. This is rose colored glasses backwards vision.
porschenut said:
Consider the value of the piano, as after any move they will require a few tuning sessions. And given the availability of free pianos almost everywhere this might be a better option. My mom's Baldwin, a rather expensive piece when new is only worth a thousand now. It has required 3 tuning sessions in 1.5 years to stabilize. In this case it is a family thing and my daughter will take it next. But it has cost me about a grand to move and tune.
This thread is timely because it explains why the house I am looking at comes with a piano.
And, probably also, a pool table in the basement that I've no idea how they got it down there.
(I do not play pool, or the piano)
Pete. (l33t FS) said: probably also, a pool table in the basement that I've no idea how they got it down there.
I do not play pool....
Good, flat storage
I have 2 dashboards on my ping pong table

In reply to Pete. (l33t FS) :
They are typically assembled in place. The top is usually a few pieces of slate that can be handled by a couple of normal sized humans.