This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment I think your tuning rate should be based on what the job should take, about 1 hour give or take. If $90. is the going rate in your area then use it. If it takes you longer because you are still increasing your speed then you might have to eat that difference for awhile. But I would have a higher hourly rate relative to your tuning fee. I would also have a minimum charge for showing up to fix a problem unrelated to tuning. If your tuning fee is $90. then a minimum of $75. or so would be appropriate. You can decide on a case by case basis whether that is or isn't appropriate. But you should have a set minimum that you quote. David Love davidlovepianos@comcast.net ----- Original Message ----- From: Matthew <mailto:toddpianoworks@yahoo.com> Todd To: pianotech@ptg.org Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2004 8:12 AM Subject: Setting Rates I was just curious. Is everyones tuning rates reflect their "per hour" rate, or are they both different. i.e., if you had a tuning rate of, let's say, $90, which may be a two hour tuning, does that mean the hourly rate would be $45 for any other work you might do? And if you go to a clients home and all they want you to do is evaluate the piano, which can take only about half an hour... Just wondering what everyone has to say. Thanks! Matthew Todd Todd Piano Works Piano Tuner/Technician Tuning - Repairing - Regulating __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/8f/ef/85/5d/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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