Hi Wim, Thanks for your reply. I have been working with 'time sheets' for quite a number of my projects in the past, and do have a bit of a feel for how long it takes me to do certain jobs. And you're right, I'm probably slower than some on some things, and faster on others. I don't have a problem with that concept at all. Interesting idea, letting the dealer supply the parts / supplies. I'll give that one some thought. I appreciate the input. Have a nice Sunday, Wim. Brian Trout Quarryville, PA btrout@desupernet.net ----- Original Message ----- From: <Wimblees@AOL.COM> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Sunday, October 03, 1999 9:15 AM Subject: Re: Prices for rebuilding work > Biran: > > I can send you a complete price list for the rebuilding work I do. But that > won't help you much, except to know what I charge. It does include how much > time I spend doing a particular repair, but again, that is how long I take. > You will probably spend more time, (or maybe less). > > What you need to do is figure out about how long it takes you to do certain > projects, like stringing, cutting and fitting a pin block, refinishing. etc. > Then figure out how much per hour you can live with. If you want to give the > dealer a break, charge a little less, but I certainly would not go overboard > with this. The time you spend working on a grand for him could be spent > working for yourself. > > Where the dealer can save a substantial amount of money is with the parts. > Tell him you will do the labor, if he buys the parts. It will help your cash > flow, and perhaps it will give him a little more appreciation for how much it > costs, in regard to materials, to rebuild a grand. > > Good luck. > > Willem Blees >
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