On Sat, 11 Nov 1995, C. Mike Swendsen wrote: > Hi Larry > In my practice I make it a point to do estimates free, and I think most > other pianotechs do as well. In most other trades the estimates are free. > I do charge however; for an appraisal and sometimes thats all the people > want so I discuss with them on the phone what it is that they want and let > them know that an extimate can possily bring in a paying job but if there is > no chance of my getting money for my efforts then they should expect to have > to pay. I beg to differ. My explanation to a customer once was to say: "I once did *5* "free" estimates in one day!!!" They get the picture... John Minor University of Illinois
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