Confessions of a "Lookerson"

[Scott Jackson]

I know, i know, that is the way to make money. But i just can't do it. If i
was that guy, i would have been so embarrassed i'd be fire-engine red and
would've crawled out the door. I just can't see me asking for $300+ for a
tuning. I guess i should try quoting that the next time the phone rings and
see what happens.

I've been tuning in a home when the washing-machine guy has turned up; same
story. He has been in and out in 15 minutes, on to the next job and
collected the same amount as me.

Did the guy work for himself or for a company? Somehow it seems like it
would be easier to work for someone else, you know? "Just doin my job lady,
I don't make the rules....."

Scott Jackson


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Don" <pianotuna at accesscomm.ca>
To: <pianotuner at embarqmail.com>; "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 7:50 AM
Subject: RE: Confessions of a "Lookerson"


> Hi all,
>
> Just had the treadmill guy in to "service" the unit. Time less than 30
> minutes, cost $160.00 plus taxes ($176.00 in total).
>
> Service included removing 5 screws, vaccuuming the motor/controller area,
> lubricating the "walk board", measuring the amperage draw and putting the
> dust cover back in place.