This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Matthew asked: "On what basis do you guys decide it's time for a client = to buy another piano, as opposed to saying to them that a good = rebuilding job will put their piano in top playing condition again? = What steps do I need to take to make that decision? What factors with = their piano really determine that it would be better to buy a new one = rather than rebuild? Matthew, For those of us that rebuild I think knowing what the end result will = be. This is determined by the quality of the instrument, the level of = playing of the client and, of course, the monetary availability of the = client. Having said that, I have rebuilt many instruments that would bring a: = "Why???!!!" from most technicians. The answer to that is simply the = client wanted it done and it was doable. For high end instruments, they = can be brought to like new or better than new with the skill of a = competent Rebuilder. AND, at, (usually), HALF of the price of a similar = new one! This is what I base my business on and it has proven out well, = over the years. (Knock on a soundboard!<G>)=20 I also take into consideration, whether the client has the patience to = wait, during the rebuilding process. Some "modern" folks seem to want = immediate results. To them I recommend those dealers who carry the level = of New pianos the client might want. Also, I try to steer MY clients to = dealers that don't/won't "jack" them around and play games. IYKWIM!<G> Best Regards, Joe Garrett, R.P.T. Captain, Tool Police Squares R I ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/6f/84/57/52/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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