How to move a piano - FL to GA

We're giving our piano to my cousin. What's the best way to move it without spending a fortune?

I always thought the rule of piano ownership transfer is that moving it is the responsibility of the new owner.

What size piano? Uprights aren't too bad. Piano dollies may help. Stairs suck 

Upright, no stairs on either end

When I was a much younger man, I moved a couple of upright pianos with a buddy or two and my 5x8 utility trailer. We just used regular furniture dollies. There wasn't much to it. If I were going some distance, I'd probably rent an enclosed trailer. 

If you have access to sufficient muscle, it's pretty straightforward.  Obviously, a trailer deck is going to be easier to get onto than a pickup bed, but I've always found myself with just a truck and no trailer.  Three or four stout guys highly recommended.  Don't die.

+1 to dollies.  Be glad there's no stairs.  Stairs suck.

Consider the value of the piano, as after any move they will require a few tuning sessions.  And given the availability of free pianos almost everywhere this might be a better option.  My mom's Baldwin, a rather expensive piece when new is only worth a thousand now.  It has required 3 tuning sessions in 1.5 years to stabilize.  In this case it is a family thing and my daughter will take it next.  But it has cost me about a grand to move and tune.

I'd think the best way is telling them to come get their piano out of your house. 

porschenut said:

Consider the value of the piano, as after any move they will require a few tuning sessions.  And given the availability of free pianos almost everywhere this might be a better option.  My mom's Baldwin, a rather expensive piece when new is only worth a thousand now.  It has required 3 tuning sessions in 1.5 years to stabilize.  In this case it is a family thing and my daughter will take it next.  But it has cost me about a grand to move and tune.

I don't think this piano is worth anything but it's been in the family since the 1940s iirc. I got it from my uncle. It's now going to his daughter (my cousin) who grew up playing it. She has 2 little kids of her own now who will learn to play on it. 😊

In reply to dyintorace :

UHauls with loading ramps make it super simple. Roll it in. Tie it to the side. Roll it out when you get there. 
 

I've done several alone with no help from anyone. 

I couldn't give my mom's piano away. It's still rotting in the family farmhouse.  Sad.