Early Beginnings of the Grange Movement. The Grange movement of the 1860âs and 1870âs organized American farmers to protest against railroad monopolies. The movement took its name from the National Grange or Patrons of Husbandry, a lodge founded by Oliver Hudson Kelley in 1867.
1 On average, the cost of piano tuning can be anywhere from $50 to as much as $200 for the complete tuning package. 2  The main factor that can influence this price is based on when the piano was last tuned. On average, the cost of piano tuning can be anywhere from $50 to as much as $200 for the complete tuning package. 2  The main factor that can influence this price is based on when the piano was last tuned.
A piano bench may be included, or might add $50-$500; some grand-piano benches can be $2,000 or more. 1  If you've narrowed your search to a specific used piano, having it evaluated by a qualified piano tuner-technician costs about $70-$150. 2  Don't buy a piano that won't stay tuned; restoring it can cost $5,000-$10,000. A piano should be tuned a minimum of once a year; twice a year is better. Tuning a piano takes about two hours and costs $75-$125. Most pianos need action regulation (leveling the keyboard, filing the hammers and more) every 5-10 years, at a cost of $1,000-$3,000. Check if delivery is included. Plus, owning a piano can increase your moving expenses if you hire a professional piano mover.