Pre-Purchase Inspection Liability

[Farrell]

Thanks Z! and all other others who responded. I think I will develope
something along the line of what Z! has recommended (as well as others).
That way I can leave a copy of the important points in writing, and make a
formal report an extra charge. I think also, being as these things are often
short notice and require their separate trips, add an hourly travel fee for
anything more than 15 minutes away from my base.

Terry Farrell
Piano Tuning & Service
Tampa, Florida
mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Z! Reinhardt" <diskladame@provide.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 8:50 AM
Subject: Re: Pre-Purchase Inspection Liability


> A couple of things here, for the 2 cents they are worth ...
>
> When you hear "for my child to take lessons on ..." find out how long they
> have been studying piano, what kind of music they play or plan to play
(pop
> tunes or Stravinsky).
>
> Written evidence does not necessarily mean an entire formal report.  Some
> notes about the piano scratched onto a 2-part form (many styles available
> from Office Max or Staples) has served me well.  Notes can include
> recommendations for future service, future repairs, whatever, so those
> points you talked about are in writing.  The customer gets one copy, you
> keep the other.  If the customer wants a formal report, add an hour or so
to
> the evaluation charges to make it worth your while to do that report.
>
> Z! Reinhardt  RPT
> Ann Arbor  MI
> diskladame@provide.net
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 7:31 AM
> Subject: Pre-Purchase Inspection Liability
>
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> My client bought a 1920 George Steck 5' 6" grand in 1998 for $2500.
>
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> Then she told me that her daughter has been taking lessons for ten
> years, is very serious about the piano, and will likely continue for years
> to come!
>
> <<>>
>
> It seems to me that a written report would be required to minimize such
> situations from arising. I hate written reports. I would have to up my
> inspection fee. How do you'all address this potential danger?
>
> Terry Farrell
> Piano Tuning & Service
> Tampa, Florida
> mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com
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