Schaff/American Piano Supply

[David Skolnik]

Mitch,
The quick answer for your business decision is a regular or petite model 
from Jansen & Sons.   http://www.pljansen.com/

I'm not sure how you would calculate a "reasonable" increase without 
knowing the true cost of producing the item to begin with.  If you are 
correct in your assumption about the inevitability of an increase 
accompanying the merging of the two companies, that would be reason enough 
to bemoan the demise of competition, with all its quirks and warts.

David Skolnik
New York, NY


At 06:00 PM 11/17/2000 -0500, you wrote:
>Hi List,
>
>In my most recent American Piano Supply invoice, I received a note from 
>the Schaff folks telling me of the merger of the two companies.  The note 
>also gave notice of the issuance of a single price list for both 
>companies.  I haven't dealt with Schaff before but I gather from the list 
>that the prices are higher and the service is somewhat better.
>
>I am considering the purchase of two Artist's benches for my piano studio 
>and I am wondering what kind of price increase I can expect. I can only 
>assume that the issuance of a single price list for both companies means 
>an increase (I hope to be wrong..)  Can I expect Schaff to charge what 
>American called it's "retail" price?  How much more does Schaff usually 
>charge on like items?
>
>I'm looking for some quick information in order to make a business 
>decision.  I'm not upset that Schaff decides to charge more as long as the 
>increase is reasonable and I can expect better service.  I don't want to 
>start anyone ranting about piano parts suppliers.
>
>We can do that later...
>
>Mitch Ruth
>DeMossville, KY
>
>"Hold on to your dreams, unless you dream of porcupines..."
>
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