Hi, Jon! Surprisingly, it probably doesn't even matter whether the piano has a written warranty from the manufacturer, or not! Most states have what is called an IMPLIED WARRANTY of MERCHANTABILTY, which means that the RETAILER that sells the product implies that the product is uasable for the purpose for which it is intended and he can be held liable under the law, if it isn't. This law func- tions in addition to any manufacturers warranty that may or may not exist, and also in addition to any other warranty the retail- er may try to sell you separately. The wording and applications vary from state to state, but if you check with your state's AG's office, or Bureau of Consumer Affairs, they can fill you in on the details. A retailer can't simply sell a product and SAY there's no warranty on it. In most cases there is; it's state law and it's en- forcable. PS The dealer may be as surprised as you are, but I think not.Most are aware the law exists, they just don't mention it to YOU! Les Smith lessmith@buffnet.net On Sun, 16 Mar 1997, Jon Page wrote: > Isn't there a law requiring a warranty? > Jon > At 12:45 PM 3/16/97 -0600, you wrote: > >James Grebe wrote: > > > > I was told that this brand, "the Belarus" came with 'no' factory > > warranty. Has anyone else heard of any new instruments that come > > with no factory warranty? > > > >Not only have I never heard of a new instrument being delivered with no > >warranty, I've never heard of a "Belarus." Is it perhaps a stencil > >piano made for a dealer? Maybe it's made in the now re-tooled Yugo > >factory. What's it's pedigree? > > > >Danny Moore > >Houston Chapter > > > > > > > > >
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