>Your charge is $50 to go "that far out of town." How far is "that far"? > >We've discussed this on the list before, but it might be interesting to cover >this topic again, since there are some new people on the list. What is the >"rule of thumb" for going out side your "normal" service area? > >I was taught a long time ago to charge $1 per mile, one way to the >destination, on top of the regular service fee. I now charge $1.50 per mile. >What are some other thoughts on this matter? How much? how far? > >Willem $1.50 per mile will probably give an hourly rate of between $30 - $75. That seems perfectly reasonable to me! I charge by the time for each direction no matter where I am going, in town or out of town, no less than half my standard working rate unless I have worked out a special package for a strapped non profit outfit.....that helps me when I am forced to encounter rush hour traffic for a concert tuning and makes them realize the advantage of letting me choose when to come. ab Anne Beetem Harpsichords & Historic Pianos 2577 Trapp Ave. Coconut Grove, FL 33133 abeetem@gate.net . 305-860-9190 fax (305)-857-9901
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