What we charge?

[Jim Kinnear]

Hi Fellas
Doesen't the AMA have a schedule, or the Dentists association, or Lawyers
for theat matter  . . ??
Are they in court? I doubt it . .  well the lawyers, maybe (chuckle)
There is a BIG difference between discussion and AGREEMENT to charge the
same . .  I haven't raised my prices for about 5 years , , $75can. that's
about $45US . .  maybe I should reconsider . .
Jim



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Jim Kinnear
www.pianoguy.com
----- Original Message -----
From: <Wimblees@AOL.COM>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2000 3:56 PM
Subject: Re: What we charge?


> In a message dated 1/26/00 6:54:41 PM !!!First Boot!!!,
btrout@desupernet.net
> writes:
>
> << My point is, I charge what I charge, irrespective of what you charge.
My
>  prices are not a secret.  This idea that we can't discuss what we believe
>  are fair prices in our markets doesn't make any sense to me, especially
>  considering the geography between us.  >>
>
>
> In general, because there are some doubts as to what is considered price
> fixing, and what is not, it has been advised that we not discuss prices.
In
> particular, it is against the law for us all to come to an agreement on
how
> much we charge for our services.  Obviously you have to disclose your fees
to
> your customers.  But for us as a group to disclose our fees might be
> construed as "price fixing," which is against the law.
>
> Wim
>