I think the pricing is also the stores competing to get sell the most units. These top of the line products usually sell straight after launch, then they stop selling. And the stores forget to remove, or re-price the older models. I've seen online stores still charging 10000 for a Roland E-60, which has been out of production for some time now...

I remember when the PA2X came, one store sold the PA1X Pro 5000,- higher than the new board.

DocZ

Electrical short circuit happens only if the liquid is conductive. I know of a lot of pianos that can take a pint or two. Sticky yes... broken no. Some of them will play everything at full velocity until they dry completely. And some stop working until they dry.

Most circuits in modern keyboards use short-circuit and reverse polarity protection.

Also many low voltage circuits can also function fully submerged in water.

I've even seen computers cooled by submerging the electronic parts in liquid. Both water, oil and other coolant solutions.

DocZ