In a message dated 96-11-27 02:23:46 EST, Jim Coleman wrote: << A moral of this story could be: If one is the lowest priced technician in his area and he is starting to get only junky pianos to work on, s/he might consider raising prices. Perception is important as well as integrity, especially when matched with quality performance. >> I have set my prices a tad higher than most of the others in my area. I can't say that I never get any junky pianos to work on, but my schedule stays full to the point where I have to plan ahead to reserve time for shop days (for finishing the players I have taken on to restore and that's not cheap). I don't have the heart to say anything about my full schedule when I hear other technicians complain about slow times. The higher prices do not necessarily bring me any work, but it does not deter the long-time customers I have built up over the past 27 years, from calling me back and referring me to friends. I just make sure they are getting their money's worth. Bill Maxim - maxpiano@aol.com
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