The exception being the brand and what condition it is in. However, MOST old pianos fall into the category of "having to pay somebody to haul it away", IMHO. Of course, we all know old Steinway grands can go for $35K or more, for example. Not an expert on pianos, but my take is that you are walking a fine line between "an old used piano" and a collector's item. Just my opinion, your local market might be quite different. And, assuming it looks nice and somebody wants it in the first place. I always say if somebody "gives" me a piano, they really haven't given me anything except a bill for about $400, which would be the moving of it and tuning of it, provided it doesn't need any other repair.
I'm thinking an upright would be harder to sell, although they do have excellent sound.
Locally, I saw a baby grand sell for $1250, as a decor item. The exception being baby grands, which non-players seem to buy for "decor items" in house restorations - and only if the price is cheap. Unless you have a local store that specializes in the used/vintage piano market your prospects will be limited. Also, you can't put it in a box and ship it, so you are limited to a local sale, from the start.
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