Posting/ moving a piano

Got to agree with Kristen - the cheapest way would be to hire a Luton/box van with a tail lift and move it yourself, as getting professional movers in would cost a bob or two I would think. Mind you, getting the professionals in might be a better option as it would negate the potential for you injuring yourself, plus they would (should) be insured should something bad happen in transit.

 

I had the devils own job of getting rid of my piano! In the end I just left it gathering dust until I had a sofa delivered one day... One of the chaps said 'doesn't look like you use that much!' I said he could have it to which he was delighted and that he'd be back at the end of the day when his truck was empty. Thought that was the last I'd see of him, based on prior experiences, but he was good as his word. Turned up with his oppo and I got a fraction through saying 'watch out it's REALLY HEAVY' before they lifted it up looking like it was all the effort of strolling down a sunny lane. I distinctly remember it took 4 good men from the 'Legion to heft that piano before...
Best of luck moving it - I got lucky in the end but they are such a nuisance to shift.

 

I have helped shift them, lift it onto a skateboard to make it easier - a tail lift van would be better but if you're careful you can get them into the back using blankets to cushion it.