Larry: In regards to charging a dealer for "out of town visit", here are two ideas. First, the dealer had to pay the delivery men to take the piano out there. Did the dealer ask these men to do their work at a discount? I don't think so. They were paid to sit in a truck, and watch the scenery go by, both ways. Therefore, I wouldn't give the dealer a discount, especially since this is an out of town job. While you should be paid for your time to get there, what's there to prevent you from taking you time getting back, stopping for dinner, looking up an old friend, etc. Therfore, perhaps you should charge only for your time to get there, and not coming back. How much should you charge? Several years ago Joel Rapport told me he charges $1 per mile, one way to the customer, but not for the return trip. You should be able to figure out about how much your time is worth, including the wear and tear on your car, to get to the customer. Then charge your normal fee for tuining and repair. If you tell the dealer up front, he will appreciate knowing what your bill will be. Have fun. Take some good tapes along for your enjoyment out in the "boonies". Willem Blees RPT St. Louis
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