Dearest List, I spend several EXTRA hours each week being the local Larry Fine for piano buyers and sellers. Word gets around and now I find myself returning calls most evenings to educate the public and keep them from getting a "bad deal" or help them get "the most for their dollar". I'm trying to figure out a fair way to charge folks for my time and expertise because I spend way too much time on this each week. I now charge $40 to look at a piano and get 2 1/2% from dealers if I send a customer that buys. I was considering charging a fee up front and mailing them BASIC buyer's guide info. and looking at one piano for them. Each additional piano would be extra. How do you techs do it? How do I get paid for time spent on pianos getting bought and sold through individuals?? How do I get paid for valuable info that saves the buyer/seller lots of money, not to mention peace of mind. I think most folks want the peace of mind that they're not getting taken. Thanks for the responses in advance!! Lance Lafargue, RPT New Orleans Chapter Covington, LA. lafargue@iamerica.net
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