I recently was given a black CVP-96 clavinova digital piano ...

I recently was given a black CVP-96 clavinova digital piano ser# 017426. I was wanting to know how to find out its age and what it would be worth. I have seen others on craigslist at $2999 and $2500. is this a fair price. Mine is in great condition and works great.
Thank you
Skyler

Hey there Skyler.

The CVP range of keyboards came out in 1997. They were manufactured by Yamaha. http://www.yamaha.com/publications/keyaction/kajul97/ keyact1.htm

Here's a useful chart to compare the age / value of your keyboard with other Yamahas: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/chron.php

I would think the prices you have seen somewhat over-value the actual instrument, given the depreciation of digital technology over time, but if someone is willing to pay it - around $2000 would seem a price that I would think to be reasonable. The retail price new was $6695

Trust this helps