Dampp-Chaser sold on the internet (cheap)!

[Farrell]

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Unless of course relative humidity levels in the piano's environment =
never drop below 40% RH. Under such conditions, why on earth would you =
install a humidifier? Such are the conditions here in central Florida. =
My car is properly outfitted - even though I don't put snow tires on it =
in the winter - right?

Terry Farrell
  ----- Original Message -----=20
  From: Matthew Todd=20
  To: Pianotech=20
  Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2004 11:34 PM
  Subject: Re: Dampp-Chaser sold on the internet (cheap)!


  Basic upright system?  I hope we all realize the importance of the =
COMPLETE Dampp-Chaser system.  Otherwise it cannot do it's job properly.

  By the way, didn't Dampp-Chaser raise it's prices currently??

  Matthew

  Ryan Sowers <pianorye@yahoo.com> wrote:
    Tell the client that it really isn't any great deal.

     I buy Dampp-chaser 3 packs from Schaff for $178.50. Divided by =
three that's about $60 per piano. Double the price for your retail =
mark-up and that's $120. I charge a half hour labor to put in a basic =
upright system (50 watt rod + humidistat).=20

    However, now that I am sold on the value of the back covers I'll =
have to add an appropriate amount to the installation fee.=20

    Clyde Allen <tunepiano1@yahoo.com> wrote:
      I recently received a call from a prospective customer
      who claimed he could buy a Dampp-Chaser humidistat for
      $77 and a dehumidifying rod for $48 on the internet. A
      complete systen for a vertical piano is $270 and for a
      grand is $326. He sent me the link. When I followed
      the link and clicked on item #14 I found he was
      telling the truth. He realizes that to install it
      himself will void the warranty. Nevertheless he wants
      to compare my price for buying the parts (and
      installing) with the price he can get the parts for
      online and have me install. My first reaction which I
      did not voice is that if he buys the parts I will not
      touch it. What do you think? How would you handle this
      situation?

      http://www.vandaking.com/us-shop/index.html

      Piano Showcase
      Order Toll Free 1-800-791-7144

      Dampp Chaser=AE Humidistat for Dehumidifier

      Automatic Humidistat for Uprights & Grands - $77.00

      This is a Genuine Dampp-Chaser=AE Humidistat. Just plug
      your Dampp Chaser dehumidifier into the humidistat and
      it will automatically turn it on and off for you.
      It's a great asset for every size of dehumidifier rod,
      however, the manufacturer requires that it must be
      used with all 48" dehumidifiers greater than 15 watts.

      S-H2 for Uprights=20

      S-GH-2V for Grands supplied with Velcro.
      =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D

      LIMITS OF LIABILITY:
      You are buying a Dampp-Chaser product.=20

      All Dampp Chaser products must be installed by a
      qualified piano technician. If the humidistat is
      installed by someone other than a qualified piano
      technician, the warranty is void, and the seller and
      manufacturer assume no responsibility for damage that
      may occur to your piano as a a result of improper
      installation of the Humidistat, or failure to
      understand and make neces! ! sary adjustments and perform
      necessary maintenance.

      By purchasing this Humdistat, it is understood that
      the above statement is agreed to, and the buyer agrees
      not to hold Dampp-Chaser Electronics Corporation or
      Piano Showcase liable for any damage to your piano if
      it is not installed as directed.

      Base price : U.S.$ 77.00




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    Ryan Sowers, RPT Puget Sound Chapter
    Pianova Piano Service
    Olympia, WA=20


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