[CAUT] loan programs

[Jim Busby]

James,

Our local S&S dealer also sells Story and Clark, and has placed two of them in the "All Steinway" school - Snow College, where I also tune. I wonder if, since the new Samick thingee with Steinway, if Steinway dealers will now open up to "All Steinway" mixed with Samick? The world may change...

Best,
Jim

From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of James Schmitt
Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2010 5:06 PM
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Subject: Re: [CAUT] loan programs

Jim-  When I work with a single piano store anything can be worked out that is needed.  For our program, Pianos can't move by contract while other pianos with proper wheels can.  It is what ever you both can work out.
James Schmitt- Marylhurst.U
On Apr 1, 2010, at 1:56 PM, Jim Busby wrote:


All,

This is one instance where old posts/info might not be helpful and we should probably see what current programs exist. My experience from 10 years ago wasn't positive, mainly because they kept moving inventory around; i.e. as soon as I would prep and stabilize a piano they would sell it, then give me a new, green one as a replacement.

What is available nowadays? If Mark doesn't know, (and he is usually on top of the game) do any of the rest of you? I'm just askin'.

Jim Busby BYU and Snow College


From: caut-bounces at ptg.org<mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org> [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Mark Cramer
Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2010 1:00 PM
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Subject: Re: [CAUT] loan programs

Hi James,

these terms sound identical to those offered by (the) two major manufacturers offering loaner programs in past. The program we were involved with was beneficial overall, while others have found their experience less so.

Nonetheless, I'm not sure either of these two companies still offer the loan program, as a result of recent economics. Unfortunate, if so, as IMHO there is still a need, and with it plenty of "opportunities," as you mention.

best regards,
Mark Cramer, RPT
Brandon University






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