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Magnate
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Aug 22, 2018 at 04:25 PM
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I was looking at free stuff on craigslist just for fun. When I saw an upright piano. Two of them for free! I've now researched cost to move and keep in working order i.e. tuned. I'm debating between an office desk or an upright piano, and wondering if I could afford the maintenance.
See I love office supplies, but I also love songwriting. I wasn't even thinking about a piano until I saw one for free. I lite up. That alone makes me want my own space. But I have concerns with affording it. I grew up with a grand piano. One guy said he'd cover the cost of moving it but I don't have a place to move it to by his deadline the 30th. The computer desk would house my office stuff and computer, also can find an inexpensive one at Goodwill. No continued care costs just figure out how to move it. I love both but have room for just one. __________________ Son: 14, 12/15/2009 R.I.P.  Daughter: 20  Diagnosis: Bipolar with Psychosis. Latuda 100 mgs. |
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Aug 22, 2018 at 05:54 PM
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Avisa until you re actually moved I wouldn't consider anything. You have reported that finances are very tight for you, so if moving cost goes over the 300.00 and the piano needs work and tuning, that's $$ you have said you don't have. If you can go to Goodwill for a deskall the better, but it's wise to think of "need" vs. "want".
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Magnate
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Aug 22, 2018 at 07:55 PM
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Good points.
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Aug 23, 2018 at 05:11 PM
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I checked my budget I can only afford subsidized housing than I would have a little extra each mo. And be able to afford a used piano. But that's not what has presented itself so I may have to pass on this apartment and wait the year or so for subsidized since I cancelled the last one cause I freaked wasn't working and just wasn't ready. I'm worried about getting into this low income apartment I should be able to afford but would be tight and on their internal waitlist for subsidized. That whole deal stresses me too much. I need to take more time with my decision to move and find a suitable place to go.
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