What we charge?

[David ilvedson]

The plumber comes first.  I'm not trying to compete with him 
and I'll never be able to compete with him if we go head to head.
If the pipes break they're not going to call me!  If they call me, 
they want and can afford a piano tuner.  What am I worth?  As 
much as a Roto Rooter guy?  Damn right!!!  

David I.


    	Wed, 26 Jan 2000 16:24:10 -0600
To:             	pianotech@ptg.org
From:           	Ron Nossaman <RNossaman@KSCABLE.com>
Subject:        	Re: What we charge?
Send reply to:  	pianotech@ptg.org

> >  When I wonder about my prices I look no further than 
> >plumbers or such who go to the home.  In general I think we 
> >undervalue our highly skilled service. 
> >
> >David I.
> 
> When someone compares plumbers rates to piano tech's rates I point out that
> if the lack of tuning and piano service caused something smelly and toxic
> to back up into the living room and ruin the carpet, we'd all be making
> $200,000 a year. Then again, we're about the only service based business
> that doesn't automatically guarantee the legendary service man's gluteus
> maximus cleavage display as an integral part of the service. Perhaps we're
> shooting ourselves in the... er... foot.
> 
> I guess that makes it a matter of perceived value.
> 
> Ron N
> 


David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA
ilvey@jps.net