so now it's sold
that's great news...
so what's next...?

I live in TX, but I wasn't the one who bought Fran's Prelude. Hopefully this buyer's not a deadbeat, and it went to a good home.

I actually play rubato like this the majority of the time. I'm definitely not a pianist. Because I don't play full-fingered chords with my LH, I rely on at least one accompaniment track to provide a "pad" sound, or some kind of chordal accompaniment (i.e., instead of the Lower voice.) If the song doesn't require Bass Inversion (i.e., no slash chords), then I can't really use the Manual Bass feature either. So in such cases I rely on a modified accompaniment bass track to go with the chords. No drums, and no really rhythmic beat.

I find playing this way to be very "freeing" and authentic. It's very forgiving with a singer, too. It's great for practicing, because there's not a harsh penalty for late notes/chords. If the sound doesn't sustain long between chords, it encourages development of quick, smooth chord changes. Of course this is easier to do when you can play full major chords with one finger! ;-P

An arranger is the only type of keyboard I know of that can do this sort of thing. Ok, maybe a chord organ too. [When you're bored someday, google the Hammond S-6, and tell me that it's not an arranger!] But the best of those were made over 50 years ago. I'm not a pro and I have nothing to prove; I make music because it makes me happy, and I'm very content with an arranger as my primary tool.

Ted... I would love to hear a sample of your Rubato style playing..

Ted a young lady bought the Prelude, and not a dead beat

She paid for it 12 hours before I realized it was sold..

It turned out the Prelude was the best selling keyboard I had for sale..

Nearly 300 views the first time with an early bid (the deadbeat's bid).

The second time, my asking price less than 8 hours, purchased and paid.

Almost 100 views.

I really like the Prelude, and know I will never find another.. But She gave me the offer I couldn't refuse, and restored my faith in Ebay buyers.

I've foiund that when I shop on eBay I go straight for the "Buy it now" ... I'm not haggling, or waiting for "the deal". If it's a price I like - I hit the "BUY" button. Maybe that's why it sold so fast - more buyers like me.

I usually contact the seller and ask if they would accept my offer?? and close the auction.. Even if they didn't advertise "make offer".

It worked for me several times.