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I just decided to buy Casio PX-320 and I am looking around for good deals.
So far I got two.

One from Kraftmusic.com
http://www.kraftmusic.com/catalog/keyboards/88keykeyboards/index.asp?product=6146
This bundle gives you an X-stand, headphones, and a dust cover.
It's $709.95.

Another from Walmart
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10928014
This one only gives you a stand but it's the one that actually goes with the piano.
It's $679.88.

As of now I would go with the deal from Kraftmusic since it gives you more.
But I heard some people saying that the X-stand is not sturdy enough or whatnot.
So help me choose, please!
And another question: the AC adapter and the sustain pedal are included with all PX-320s, right?
And should I consider buying SP30R, the triple pedal option which goes with the stand?

You should go with Walmart because the stand is a lot better. Yes, it comes with the AC adapter and pedal, and you should consider buying the SP30R because the pedal the keyboard comes with moves around a lot and feels nothing like a real pedal.

And I just realized that Walmart charges you sales tax but Kraftmusic doesn't.
That makes Kraftmusic's deal cheaper by about $20.

The double xx stand is good for the px320 (will not wobble)
Pricewise kraft deal is better.
But I would go with the Walmart offer: easier to return if for some reason you don't like the px320.

I'm in a dilemma.
I don't know if I should just go with the bundle with X stand or actually try to buy the good stand and the pedals.

Kraftmusic also has a bundle which gives you the good stand, a bench, and headphones for $800. I can add in the pedals for $60.
Total of $860 for a good stand, a bench, the pedals, and headphones.

From Walmart, the piano and the good stand bundle costs $730.
Then I need to buy the pedals from Kraftmusic, which would be $60 plus the shipping cost, which is $8.
Then I can get headphones for about $30.
They add up to about $830 with everything but a bench.
If I throw in a bench in there, it would be about $860.

Should I go for the whole package or just go with the X stand?
The whole package costs about $150 more..

X-stands are wobbly and a nuisance. It's worth paying extra to get a decent stand (and decent pedals too). The extra $150 will be worth it over the life of the instrument. The only exception is if you need to store the instrument in a closet or something (when not in use). In that case, the X-stand is easier to break down and put away. But the regular stand is far better to play on.

There's another bundle at Kraftmusic that includes the PX320, the good stand, a dust cover, headphones, the three pedals, and a bench all for $899.95


http://www.kraftmusic.com/catalog/keyboards/88keykeyboards/index.asp?product=6142

Of the two, I would go with the Kraft package with X stand, and upgrade pedals as needed. Bundles like these are Kraft's way of competing with the larger on-line purveyors like ZZ Sounds. At ZZ, the piano alone will be 699. Kraft's add-ons add only $10 of cost.

The X stand Kraft is offering is not great, but it's not the worst one they sell either. That model usually sells for around $35. They could have included the single X $19.99 special. The headphones are definitely not great, but if you have no phones, they have some value. A dust cover is certainly useful although it might not be an ideal fit since it's a Yamaha generic cover.

I don't think the Casio chipboard stand is such a hot item myself. It weighs as much as the keyboard and it does rock from front to back if played vigorously. Also, a lot of stand motion is because the weight of the board itself is so light. That Casio only weighs in at between 25 and 30 lbs. You could ask Kraft to upgrade to the braced double X from On-Stage, but I don't think it's necessary with that particular board.

One more thing to consider. Walmart gives you free delivery only to the closest retail store. Kraft delivers free to your door.

You can get a discount if you buy through ebay and select the kraftmusic deal. If you use paypal and buy it now, then you get 8% off. There is a very specific procedure that you have to follow, but you get the discount back in your paypal after about 60 days.
See here:

http://pages.ebay.com/CASHBACKOFFER/TERMS.HTML
https://cashbackaccount.bing.com/cashback/welcome.aspx

I was looking at these same deals and was going to go this route and found a local used digital piano instaed.

Good luck.

Okay, I'll look in to those deals.
But if anyone knows about other deals, please let me know.
Thank you in advance.