Tuning fees, was Re: ethics question

[Greg Newell]

Barbara,
         Perhaps one could tactfully say "that's such a nice 
perfume/aftershave/cologne you're wearing. Did you have to marinate in it". 
On the other hand, perhaps not.

Best,
Greg Newell



At 10:28 PM 10/6/2004, you wrote:

>----- Original Message ----- From: "David Andersen" <bigda@gte.net>
>To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
>Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2004 2:35 AM
>Subject: Tuning fees, was Re: ethics question
>
>
>
>>
>>Well, that's the way things are with most piano owners, but some piano
>>owners are 1) world-class professionals, who will pay anything for the
>>best
>>service 2) passionate amateurs who will pay anything for the best service
>>3) wealthy people with good pianos who don't ever experience ups and downs
>>economically.
>>
>>The trick is to get all those clients, or a lot of 'em, in your little
>>area.
>>
>>To do that, you have to be really, really good.  And calm.  And generally
>>on
>>time. And, apparently, according to Dean, pleasant-smelling.
>
>But, remember, don't knock them over with after-shave or cologne.
>
>wheeze.......sneeze.......fresh air please!  :-)
>
>Barbara Richmond
>
>
>
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